High Street, Drayton St. Leonard Wallingford, OX10 7BQ

Swallow Tiles was constructed to an individual design in the early 1980’s but blends well with traditional Oxfordshire village architecture. The name “Swallow Tiles” relates to the use of decorative roof tiles. The property has benefitted from continuous upgrading, alterations and improvements. The list is comprehensive but of note are the white wood grain double glazed sash windows. Italian porcelain floor tiles, featuring in many rooms on the ground floor creating a natural flow from one room to another. The quality bathroom and kitchen areas are stylish and contemporary featuring quality brands. Special mention must be made of the second bedroom – an imposing, versatile and bright room, with a high vaulted ceiling offering a multitude of purposes. There are two reception rooms, study, a downstairs shower room, ensuite bathroom, main bathroom and a total of four bedrooms. There is radiator oil fired central heating.

Ground Floor. Double glazed door to front lobby. Partly glazed door to hallway, tiled flooring, door to :

Study. Radiator, spotlighting, switches to operate garage doors.

Entrance Hallway. Radiator, stairs to first floor, tiled flooring, coving, dado rail. Doors to living room, kitchen, utility room and shower room.

Living Room. A spacious, comfortable room, with an open outlook over the gardens and a glazed door to garden. Brick open fireplace with raised hearth and wood mantel, wall lighting, two radiators, coving, door to

Dining Room. A bright airy room again with the pleasant views over the gardens, French doors lead to an outside paved patio area with outside lighting creating a pleasing flow from the property to the outside. Coving and wall lighting, radiator.

Kitchen. A quality fitted kitchen with a good range of eye and base level units, drawers and a breakfast bar, Corian worksurfaces and upstands, moulded sink unit and mixer tap. The range of quality fitted appliances include an electric Zanussi induction hob and an extractor fan over. Bosch fan assisted double oven and grill and Neff steam oven, integrated freezer, integrated fridge, Bosch integrated dishwasher. Window with views overlooking garden, radiator, spotlighting. Double glazed stable doors to garden.

Utility Room. Stainless steel double sink unit, beech worksurfaces with ample cupboards. Space for appliances including American – type fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and (second) dish washer. Radiator, down-lighters.

Shower Room. Enclosed shower cubicle with overhead shower, heated towel rail, radiator, tiled walls, low flush w.c, pedestal wash basin.

First Floor. Landing. Velux window, dado rail, radiator, airing cupboard with hot water tank. Access hatch to part boarded loft with lighting.

Bedroom One. Radiator, double glazed oriel bay window, a range of wardrobes offering storage and hanging space.

Ensuite Bath and Shower Room. Wash basin with cupboards and drawers under, panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level w.c, half tiling to walls, shower cubicle with thermostat controls. Down-lighters and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two. The ‘’ Go To Room ‘’. An immense high vaulted room of excellent proportions, that would serve equally as a bedroom, study or upstairs sitting room. Spanning across the entire length of the room a range of cupboards and wardrobes providing ample storage. An oriel bay window and Velux windows ensure the room is bright and airy. Two radiators, brick effect wall and a small vanity unit with wash basin.

Bedroom Three. Radiator, window overlooking the garden,

Bedroom Four. Radiator, window overlooking the garden.

Bathroom. Ceramic tiling, wall mounted wash basin, wall mounted w.c, tiling to walls, panel bath with shower screen and wall mounted tap controls, heated towel rail, shaver point, Velux window.

Outside - The Gardens. The current owner has maintained these beautifully landscaped wrap-around gardens to the highest standards. The planting has been carried out with the greatest of care ensuring colour throughout the year. Various paved seating areas have been created around the garden, created for outside ( Al Fresco ) dining whilst taking into account the position of the sun. The garden is laid principally to lawn, this is interspersed with shrubbery and flowering areas and mature trees. There is a fish pond, water fall and rockery. To the rear of the property is a paved area with raised borders. In this area is a green-house and a timber-built store shed with side store, with light, power and outside lighting.

Parking and Garages.

The property is accessed via a timber five bar gate which leads to shingle driveway parking for numerous vehicles. There is gated access to the rear and main garden.

Two single garages, both with wooden electric up and over doors, shelving, light and power. Garage One. Sink unit, consumer box, rear door to garden. Garage Two. Oil fired Worcester Bosch boiler.

Location – Drayton St Leonard, South Oxfordshire

Drayton St Leonard is a picturesque and historic village set beside the River Thame. Home to around 290 residents, the village enjoys a close-knit community atmosphere centred around the village hall and the Church of Saint Leonard and Saint Catherine. The village thrives on a close-knit and exceptionally friendly sense of community. The neighbourhood hosts a wide range of events, including pub nights, wine tastings, quiz nights, a history society, the church fête and a firework display.

Nearby attractions include the Aston Martin Museum, showcasing the brand’s remarkable heritage,

Superbly positioned, the village lies just:

· 8 miles south of Oxford

· 3 miles from Dorchester-on-Thames

· 7 miles from Wallingford

· 6.5 miles from Junction 7 of the M40

· 8 miles from Didcot Parkway (London Paddington in approx. 45 minutes)

· 12 miles from Haddenham and Thame Parkway (London Marylebone in under an hour)

Schooling

· The village falls within the catchment of St Birinus C of E Primary School, Dorchester-on-Thames, and feeds into secondary schools in nearby towns.

· Nearby primary schools rated “Good” by Ofsted include **Abbey Woods Academy (Berinsfield) and Benson C of E Primary School (Benson).

· For secondary education, pupils have access to schools in larger towns such as John Mason School (Abingdon) which serves ages 11-18.

· The International School in Culham is well regarded, its curriculum leads to the International Baccalaureate.

· Public schools abound in Oxfordshire, those close by in Oxford, Abingdon and Radley offer education second to none. ( Some private schools will collect pupils by a mini bus service )

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Leisure & Facilities

· Within Drayton St Leonard there is a children’s playing area and football field.

· In Dorchester-on-Thames: the local recreation ground offers tennis courts, children’s play area, and riverside walking routes for leisure use.

· The nearby town of Abingdon hosts the White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre – a well-equipped centre with indoor tennis courts, swimming pool and gym.

· For fitness facilities: the Thame Leisure Centre provides a 25-metre pool, toddler pool, racquet sports and fitness classes. The David Lloyd Fitness Spa in Oxford offers luxurious sports and recreation experiences.

Drayton St Leonard combines the peace of rural living with easy access to major towns, excellent transport links, and outstanding Oxfordshire countryside