5 bedroom link detached house

Charm and character in an attractive setting.

Location

Woodland Cottage lies just outside Longworth, a popular village, with amenities including a primary school, The Blue Boar public house, village hall and 12th century parish church.

Day to day shopping can be found in Southmoor, Wantage, Faringdon and Witney.

The village is well located for an excellent choice of schools in the area and, for those wishing to enjoy the immediate surroundings, there are numerous footpaths and bridleways stretching down to the Thames.

Description

Dating back to 1910, Woodland Cottage is an appealing attached property which has been enhanced to create the unique and charming property that it is today Many of the original features have been retained’ whilst later additional developments have been designed to reflect the original Edwardian architecture.

The house is set within attractive west facing gardens. It provides unique yet flexible accommodation, comprising of the original cottage enhanced in the 1980’s and subsequent developments in the 1990’s connecting it to existing Cotswold stone buildings creating a new wing. Woodland Cottage could suit as a large family home, or it could appeal to those wanting guest or multi generation accommodation, or those wanting good home working space.

The main part of the property has two reception rooms and an inviting kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is not only perfect for entertaining and family gatherings but also leads directly to a secluded part of the garden ideal for al fresco drinks and dining. The garden room with its vaulted ceiling creates a lovely family room and provides as a link to the newer wing of Woodland Cottage. On the first floor of the original house there are two good bedrooms, a study/bedroom and two bathrooms (one en-suite).

In the newer wing the open lobby cloakroom leads to a practical and attractive downstairs bedroom and shower room. Here you will also find the pantry and laundry/utility room. On the first floor there is an impressive open plan reception room with spiral staircase which leads to a mezzanine bedroom/den. There is a further bedroom and bathroom with a separate access and hallway, this part of the property could be used to generate additional income.

The well-tended, well stocked west facing garden is to the front of the property. A large part is laid to lawn. Beds are stocked with perennials, climbing and hybrid roses and there are a variety of trees. Thousands of naturalised bulbs including crocuses, daffodils and bluebells create an effusion of colour from early spring. There is a stable block, a large timber out building and triple bin store.

Square Footage: 3219 sq ft





Directions

From Oxford, take the A420 and, after two roundabouts, take the right turn off the dual carriageway onto Pinewoods Road. After a short distance, turn right down the lane, and the property will be found on the left hand side.