Berrick Salome, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

A four bedroom detached farmhouse with generous accommodation on over an acre of land

Description

Manor House Farm is an attractive four-bedroom detached period home positioned on the edge of the highly regarded Oxfordshire village of Berrick Salome. Offering close to 4,000 sq ft of accommodation, the property presents a rare opportunity to create an exceptional family home, combining generous proportions with significant scope for modernisation and enhancement, subject to the necessary consents.

The property enjoys excellent kerb appeal, characterised by its handsome double-fronted façade and attractive, neutral elevations. Upon entering, a spacious reception hall provides a welcoming introduction to the house, featuring exposed timber beams and a striking brick-built fireplace that reflects the property's period charm.

The ground floor offers particularly flexible and well-balanced accommodation, centred around three generous reception rooms. The principal sitting room provides a comfortable space for everyday living, while a separate family room, currently used as a children's playroom, is conveniently positioned adjoining the kitchen. Both rooms benefit from attractive fireplaces. A formal dining room offers an ideal setting for entertaining and family gatherings.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units together with integrated appliances and provides ample space for informal dining. Supporting the kitchen is a large pantry, a separate utility room, a storeroom and a cloakroom.

On the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom.
A staircase rises from the main landing to an extensive attic space occupying the second floor. This area offers excellent storage and presents exciting potential for conversion into additional accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway and sits comfortably within approximately 1.25 acres. The attractive front garden is predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by mature trees that enhance the setting and period character of the house.

To the rear, the garden is broad and private, enclosed by established trees and mainly laid to lawn. There is also a productive vegetable garden and a detached garage suitable for storage and gardening equipment. The grounds provide an excellent opportunity for further landscaping and enhancement, creating a wonderful outdoor environment for family life and entertaining

Location

The property is set in the beautiful rural Oxfordshire village of Berrick Salome. The village has a thriving community and popular gastropub, The Chequers Inn and also Home Sweet Home in the village of Roke. The nearby village of Benson has facilities including shops, library, church, village hall and primary school. Just about 5 miles away you have the market town of Watlington, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many amenities to include, butchers, deli, coffee shop, post office, supermarket and public houses. The market town of Wallingford is 7 miles away and provides extensive shopping and recreational amenities. Larger supermarkets, and a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities are available in Henley-on-Thames 13 miles, or Oxford 11 miles. The area is well connected by road, with the M40 8 miles away, providing easy access to the M25, London and towards the Midlands.

Rail links to the City via the Elizabeth Line can be found at Didcot and Cholsey via Reading or Haddenham and Thame, and the M25 and Heathrow airport are accessible via the M40 to the north (junction 6) or the M4 to the south (junction 12).

There is independent schooling nearby, of excellent repute including Cranford House, Moulsford Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Radley and Headington. Watlington has the Oxfordshire Bus Partnership servicing the main independent Oxford schools such as Dragon and Magdalen College School. There are also well-regarded state schools in Ewelme, Watlington and Wallingford.

Square Footage: 3,990 sq ft


Acreage: 1.25 Acres

Directions

Leave Henley on Thames on the Fairmile (A4130) towards Oxford. Pass through Nettlebed and take the first right turn signposted to Ewelme. At the next junction follow the signs for Ewelme village and continue through the village and at the Shepherds Hut public house follow the road around to the left and then right turn signposted to Roke. Cross the B4009 and continue through Roke and past the ‘home sweet home’ public house and through Berrick Salome. Continue through the end of the village and the property will be found on the right hand side.