Parsons Lane, Ewelme, Oxfordshire, OX10

Charming village house set in 1.4 acre plot

Description

Mead House was built circa 1966 of brick construction under a clay tile roof and renovated in 1995 and extended in 2005. It has a wonderful style which incorporates the use of wood for joinery and flooring together with large picture windows overlooking the beautiful south facing gardens and allowing lots of natural light to flood into the main reception rooms.

On entering the hallway opens to a superb open plan dining and sitting room. This space has wooden flooring, sliding doors to the garden and a side door from the dining area creating reception space which is flexible in use and light, airy and spacious. The dining area leads to a separate kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units and integrated appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a rear lobby with doors to the garden, utility, shower room and to the lovely triple aspect family room. This elegant room has wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling and large picture window with wonderful views over the garden and swimming pool area. Other ground floor accommodation includes and en suite bedroom with fitted wardrobes and doors to the garden.

Stairs from the hall open to a large landing/sitting area off which is a generous, triple aspect principal bedroom with eaves storage. There are two further first floor bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom.


Outside
Mead House is accessed from Parsons Lane via a long gravel drive leading to a large parking area to the front of the house, integral garage and 2 bay car port. The integral garage is also accessed internally from the utility and there is a WC and plant room accessed from the parking area. The beautiful mature gardens are a particular feature of the property. To the front there is an area of orchard and a vegetable garden with a greenhouse. The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn surrounded by shrubs and trees, with herbaceous borders planted with a variety of perennial plants. To one side is the swimming pool with a paved surround and small outbuilding. The plot extends to 1.4 acres and includes part of the village pond and is shown on the Title Deed.

Mead House is a charming property which takes full advantage of its fabulous location in the heart of this beautiful quintessential English village.

Location

Mead House is privately situated in the heart of the historic and handsome village of Ewelme. The village has a well-regarded state primary school, village shop and pub. There is an excellent range of local shopping and leisure facilities available in the nearby towns of Watlington and Wallingford and a more extensive range of facilities in Henley-on-Thames, just 10 miles distant.

The area is well served for schools, including Rupert House, The Oratory, Cranford House, Moulsford Prep, Radley, Queen Anne’s in Caversham as well as access to the Oxford schools. Train services to London Paddington from Henley Station are via Twyford and there is a mainline rail service to London, Paddington via Reading (from 27 minutes) and the City via the Elizabeth Line from both Twyford and Reading. The M40 J6 is 6 miles distant providing access to the M25, London, Heathrow Airport and the motorway network. There are a number of fine golf courses in the area including Badgemore Park, Huntercombe and Henley. The surrounding countryside offers miles of extensive walking and riding and there are boating facilities available on the River Thames.

Square Footage: 4,046 sq ft


Acreage: 1.4 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley-on-Thames on the A4130 Fairmile in the direction of Nettlebed. Continue for approximately 7.6 miles and take the right turn onto Old London Road, signposted Ewelme. Continue for one mile and take towards Days Lane and directly left onto Days Lane. Follow Days Lane into the village of Ewelme and turn left onto the High Street. After a short distance turn right onto Parsons Lane and the property will be found on the right.

Post Code OX10 6HP.

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Additional Info

Agents Note: Photos taken in August 2023