Cogges Lane, Stanton Harcourt, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29

Impressive family home set in private grounds of about 1.4 acres

Description

Located in an enviable rural setting about half a mile from the village, The Lodge sits well is its substantial plot of about 1.4 acres. Understood to date to the 1960’s when it was an ancillary dwelling to the Old Vicarage, the property is built of reconstituted stone under a tiled roof and has been recently extended and extensively updated by the current owners.

Well-conceived accommodation extending to approximately 4000 sq.ft is flows beautifully and is ideal for modern family living. The triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove links to the snug, itself opening the kitchen. The heart of the home is undeniably the bright open plan kitchen with roof lantern orangery style sitting area with doors to a covered terrace. With kitchen island, appliances include induction hob, oven/grill, steam oven, microwave and dishwasher, all Meile, as well as fridge and freezer. The kitchen opens out to the dining room, ideal for entertaining. Also on the ground floor is a study which could alternatively be used as playroom depending on needs, a pantry/wine store and large laundry/utility room.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has ample fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, two with fitted cupboards, one with an ensuite bathroom as well as a family bathroom. A further large bedroom with balcony overlooking the gardens, has a kitchenette and shower room and with separate independent access by external steps, is ideal for live-in staff or dependent relatives.

Outside, the property is approached along a long private drive to ample gravelled parking to the front and EV charging point. Surrounded by woodland, the secluded, landscaped gardens are well maintained with terraces areas for relaxing and entertaining, an oriental style fish pond, and BBQ hut. There is also a large garden rotunda which is excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Numerous other outbuildings include a workshop, open bay log stores, further timber stores and sheds. Situated at the end of the garden are raised vegetable beds and fruit trees.

Location

Stanton Harcourt is located north of the River Thames between the market towns of Witney and Abingdon, about 10 miles due west of Oxford.

Amenities in the village include a primary school, parish church, village shop with outreach post office and The Harcourt Arms public house which is due to reopen in 2018. Everyday amenities can be found at Eynsham and the larger market town of Witney, with the historic city of Oxford for extensive cultural and leisure facilities.

Mainline rail at Oxford Parkway offers regular services to London, Marylebone in approximately 55 minutes. Alternatively, Didcot Parkway with service to Paddington in approximately 40 minutes.

The area offers an excellent choice of schools including state secondary at Bartholomew’s in Eynsham, Wood Green and Henry Box in Witney and independent schools at Cokethorpe, St Hugh’s as well as those at Oxford and Abingdon, including Abingdon School, Magdalen College School and The School of St. Helen & St Katharine.

Square Footage: 3,906 sq ft


Acreage: 1.4 Acres

Additional Info

Oxford 10 miles
Witney 6 miles
Eynsham 3.6 miles

Services:
Mains water and electricity.
Private drainage, newly installed Klargester in 2025.
Oil fired boiler.
Security alarm.
Gigaclear broadband
EV charging point.

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