Britwell Hill, Watlington, OX49

Nestled among the rolling countryside of South
Oxfordshire, Little Stoney Farm is a beautiful family
home for the keen amateur equestrian, with fantastic
facilities and excellent hacking on an extensive
network of bridleways and byways, accessible from
the doorstep. The house was constructed in 2021
but with its attractive flint, brick and wood elevations
it has an older, character feel. Internally the house is
beautifully presented to a very high standard, while
outside landscaped gardens back onto open paddocks,
providing good security as well as lovely views across the
fields and the Chiltern Hills beyond. It’s the ideal house
for having horses at home, as the horses can be viewed
and enjoyed from the house and the gardens.

The house was built by the vendor to an exacting
specification, with excellent consideration for the future
and green credentials. The high standard of finish
includes a wealth of technical features, including two fast
electric vehicle chargers, ultra fast fibre broadband, and
extensive CCTV, three-phase electricity and pressurised
shower system. The house has been ideally designed
for entertaining, with an open, airy feel offering plenty
of natural light and good flow throughout the ground
floor. The internal specification is stunning, with generous
rooms fitted with bespoke cabinetry and storage, energy
efficient LED lighting and generous windows adding
to the feel of light and space. Downstairs, an inviting
entrance hall leads to a formal reception room at the
front of the house, a vast open plan kitchen and dining
room with bifold doors leading to the garden and views
over the paddocks, and a separate sitting room at
the rear. A sizeable boot room has space for laundry
machines and there is a shower room/WC on the ground
floor.

Upstairs, a generous principal suite has a walk-in
wardrobe and its own en suite facilities including a bath
and shower. Two of the additional bedrooms are also
en suite, making them ideal for guest use or for older
children, while the two remaining bedrooms share a
family bath/shower room.

Outside

The house is approached via a private lane leading to a generous gravel driveway at the front where there is parking for a good number of cars as well as a detached double car port with a storage room on the first floor. The main landscaped garden is situated to the south and comprises a sizeable terrace, lawned areas, flowerbeds and a choice of seating areas. To the east of the house there is a kitchen garden with raised beds, a pergola and a small orchard. To the side of the house there is an area of woodland while the garden benefits from extensive CCTV coverage and external dog bath with hot water.

The equestrian facilities are accessed separately via double five-bar gates leading to a sizeable hardstanding yard area where there is parking for a horsebox – it could also provide a dry lot turnout area during particularly inclement weather. The four stables with internal CCTV and feed/rug room are separated into two separate wooden blocks and have a large overhang for shade and shelter. Both paddocks are accessed via metal five-bar gates and are enclosed by post and rail and horse-safe fencing; the paddocks go all the way down to the gardens, providing a lovely view from the house over the land and livestock. In addition to the stabling there is a further stable/store and tractor shed, while one of the paddocks benefits from a double field shelter. Locally there is a fantastic network of bridleways and byways, including the Icknield Way and the Ridgeway, and good access to equestrian training and competition venues including BCA, Chiltern XC, Cherwell and Wellington.

Situation

Enjoying a rural setting amongst the Chilterns, the house
is set within rolling countryside with good access to local
towns and villages including Nettlebed (3 miles) and
Watlington (2.5 miles). Both have pubs, cafes, family
facilities, schools and local shops, while the larger market
town of Henley-on-Thames is 8.5 miles away. Locally
there is excellent walking and riding and an array of
rural attractions including the famous Cheese Shed in
Nettlebed. The station in Henley provides a local service
that connects through to Twyford and on the mainline
direct to London Paddington, where the Elizabeth line is
now available. The M4 and M40 Motorways are easily
accessible. There is an excellent choice of schools within
the area including both state and independent, such
as Pangbourne College, Bradfield College, St Andrew’s
Prep, The Oratory School, Downe House, Cranford
House and Moulsford Preparatory School.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64421