Church Road, Wheatley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX33

A character-rich home blending heritage and modern living, with separate self-contained annexe, double garage, tranquil gardens and excellent links to Oxford and London.

Iliffe Cottage is a characterful and beautifully presented period home with double garage, annexe, character features and high ceilings situated in the heart of the Wheatley conservation area. Built by William Iliffe Pike, who acquired the freehold in 1881, the property carries with it a rich local heritage. Following Pike's death, the house became a Manse for the United Reformed Church before being sold into private hands in 1924. The current owners purchased the property in 1997 and have since carried out a series of thoughtful and sympathetic enhancements to create a warm, elegant, and highly adaptable home.
A key feature of the property is the impressive 11-metre-long hardwood garden room and conservatory extension, which adjoins an open-plan kitchen complete with a breakfast bar. Designed with both daily living and entertaining in mind, this space benefits from a smart lighting control system that can be tailored to suit the mood and activity. The ground floor offers a spacious double-length lounge, a formal dining room, a practical laundry/utility area, and a basement playroom or work space that enjoys natural light.
Upstairs, the property offers three generous double bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The property also includes a fully self-contained annex, created from a former outbuilding, and a large double garage with excellent storage options and parking.
Iliffe Cottage is nestled within beautifully landscaped and private gardens. The front garden is graced by a mature magnolia tree and climbing wisteria, while the secluded rear garden features a lawn bordered by mature fruit trees and hedging, a greenhouse, a fruit cage, and a charming recirculating stream. A generous patio area provides the perfect space for outdoor entertaining, with external lighting adding ambience throughout the grounds..

Wheatley is a sought-after village, situated just 4 miles to the east of Oxford, with direct access to the M40 and just 50 miles from London. The village offers an excellent range of amenities, including a butcher's, bakers, two general stores, a range of restaurants, a post office, a supermarket and a coffee shop. The village also benefits from a primary school. Countryside walks at Shotover Country Park. Transport links are excellent from Haddenham and Thame Parkway, with trains to London Marylebone in as little as 35 minutes. Being closely linked to Oxford, regular buses are available throughout the day. From Thornhill park and ride, there also runs a 24-hour coach service to London and further services to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Oxford 6 miles, Thame 8 miles, Abingdon 13 miles, London 50 miles, Haddenham and Thame Parkway 9 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).