Burrows Hill, OX10

DESCRIPTION: Chelsea Cottage stands a short distance back from the public foot path and was probably built in the late 18th to early19th Century by what appears to be the extension of neighbouring Chaucer Cottage; one of a pair built in brick and stone under clay tiled roofs. A more recently built single storey extension houses the kitchen and entrance area. The cottage is set back into a bank supporting a backdrop of mature trees. There is no rear garden as such, and the garden lies to the side and front. The wide tarmac footpath serves as a vehicular access to this and other cottages on Burrows Hill. The cottage requires refurbishment and installation of bathroom/shower room facilities together with a replacement hot water tank connected to the system. Subject to planning consent the cottage could be successfully extended to provide additional accommodation. A previous planning application to provide a two-storey extension was approved but not implemented. (2011)
Situated in the Conservation Area this semi-detached cottage, although not individually listed is within a short distance of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the original Alms Houses and C of E Primary School. The village shop is nearby, and The Shepherds Hut public house may be found at the north end of the High Street. A rural bus service operates to Wallingford and frequent train services to London Paddington can be had from Cholsey station. Access to the River Thames is available at the Benson Boat Station 2.5m.

Ewelme is one of Oxfordshire's pre-eminent villages both by age and architectural merit, and with an ancient historical role as the seat of the founders of the Ewelme Charity, the de la Poles. Alice de la Pole, grand- daughter of Geoffrey Chaucer - originator of The Canterbury Tales, inaugurated the charity in 1437 with her husband William, to provide alms-houses and educational benefits that continue to the present day. The village has a present population of just over a thousand residents and retains its rural atmosphere and particular appeal founded very much on the presence of the trust together with its unique properties.

ACCOMMODATION:( See floor plan.) All measurements are approximate as follows:
Ground Floor: Entrance area, and Kitchen 9'-6''x 8'-4'', (2.9m x 2.44m) fitted floor and wall units, stainless steel sink unit, hob, cooker, extractor unit, and washing machine. Inner hall with former airing cupboard (heated water cylinder required), Living Rm 12'-10'' x 11'-6'' (3.7m x 3.55) large inglenook fireplace and stove, Shower Rm 6'-10'' x 8'-1'' (1.9m x 2.47m) - facilities need to be installed.
First Floor: Stairs to landing and Single Bedroom L shaped 12'10''x 12' 0 (3.7m x 3.66m)''
Outside: Lean to former outhouse area and gardens.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council, Tel
Council Tax Band C, Tax £2,200 pa. 2025/2026
SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and, electricity.

EPC for Domestic Building. NB.due to the present energy rating F this property cannot be immediately let until improvements are made to the rating.

PARKING. Although parking space would be feasible on-site arrangements can be made for parking by licence opposite as indicated on the location plan O1-S-A, subject to agreement.