Summerside, Buckland, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7

The Old Chapel is located in the sought-after village of Buckland. Steeped in history and character, while still offering all the modern amenities one would need, this unique home blends charm with contemporary living.

Upon entering, you are welcomed into a porch and then an inner hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the downstairs cloakroom. This in turn flows into the living room, centred around a large fireplace fitted with a log burner. A mezzanine balcony adds quirk and charm over half the room, while the other half benefits from a vaulted ceiling.

At the back of the house is a dining room with exposed brick walls and bi-fold doors opening out onto the garden. From here, you have access into the kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units, as well as space and plumbing for white goods. This area forms part of the original cottage and still retains some of the original beams. At the rear of the kitchen is a separate pantry benefiting from ample storage. Completing the accommodation is the utility room, with additional space for white goods, storage units, and a sink.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms, all benefiting from amazing views over the fields and across to the church. The largest bedroom on this floor also has an en-suite shower room, whereas the other two are serviced by a large family bathroom fitted with his and hers sinks and a roll-top bath.

On the second floor is the principal bedroom, with dual-aspect views flooding the room with natural light. It is serviced by its own en-suite shower room and further benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and large eaves/loft storage.

Externally, the garden offers wonderful privacy and is west-facing. The first section is mainly laid to lawn, with a patio seating area closest to the house. The garden is planted with an array of flowers and shrubs, creating interest all year round.

In the top corner, a set of steps leads you to a further “secret” garden. Overlooking the local paddock, this area is the perfect place to enjoy a gin and tonic. From here, you also have access to the vegetable garden, complete with raised beds, and the double garage.

The garage is divided into two sections. The first is a perfect workshop or space for tinkering, while the second half, although still connected, is currently used as a studio and fitted with a skylight to create an enjoyable working environment. In front of the garage, there is driveway parking for multiple cars.

Buckland is a picturesque village, situated approximately 14 miles south-west of Oxford, and falls within a conservation area. Within the village is a lively village hall, a Norman church, a popular public house/restaurant, The Lamb at Buckland, and a much sought after primary school. St Hugh’s Preparatory School is approximately a mile away and there are convenient bus and coach links to the independent schools in Oxford and Abingdon and to Faringdon Community College.

Good road links provide access to Faringdon, Wantage, Abingdon, Oxford and Swindon, which lead to the M40 and M4 motorways respectively. There are mainline rail services from Oxford, Oxford Parkway, Didcot Parkway and Swindon and a frequent bus service between Swindon and Oxford, which links to trains and airports.