A substantial double fronted family home (principal reception room over 33' long) that has been designed to make the best of its sunny southerly rear aspect. Positioned at the edge of the village, it has a pleasing pastoral outlook.

THE PROPERTY:

This impressive family home has the rare distinction of having equally attractive front and rear elevations. The virtually square entrance hall is flanked by a study to one side and comfortable living room to the other. On the southern side of the house is a most impressive open plan living area that is over 33 feet long with two sets of bifold doors creating a wonderful sense of connection with the garden beyond. To one end is a high specification kitchen complete with island and a separate utility room. The remainder of the space falls naturally into separate dining and informal sitting areas with the entire space being discreetly heated by gas fired under floor heating.

The upstairs accommodation radiates off a galleried landing and comprises five bedrooms (two of which have ensuite shower rooms). The well-appointed family bathroom has a separate shower cubicle in addition to a deep panel bath.
The house has an area of open plan garden to the front with a wide driveway providing off street parking sufficient for four cars on the approach to a double garage with up and over electric doors and pedestrian access to the rear garden.

Adjacent to the house to the rear is a terrace beyond which is a shaped lawn enclosed by wood lap fencing. In addition to a pergola, there is a useful storage shed positioned behind the large double garage with part boarded loft.
The new owners will appreciate the frugal running costs of such a large home made possible by the very high thermal efficiency of the house illustrated by its impressive ‘B’ EPC rating!
The property fronts a meadow with open fields beyond. The combination of a private and sunny rear garden complemented by a rural outlook to the front is very rare in such a modern house and early internal viewing is wholeheartedly recommended by the Vendors’ sole agent.

Local Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council (Tax Band G).

Agent’s notes:

There has been a planning application for the fields nearby. Potential buyers should be aware that the planning application was unanimously refused by all 13 councilors of the West Oxfordshire District Lowlands Planning Committee on 05 December 2022 but has now gone to appeal (following a previous application for this site being refused in 2016). The appeal will be heard in June and is being opposed by West Oxford District Council and the Aston & Cote Parish Council who have been granted Rule 6 status (which means they can make representations and cross-examine witnesses from the developer at the enquiry) in support of WODC.
Marsh Furlong Residents Association together with the Aston Action Group also of course oppose this proposed development and individuals will be permitted to make verbal representations at the enquiry following notice having been given to the Inspector.
All Proof of Evidence (expert and witness statements) must be submitted to the Inspector by mid-May. The inspector will announce his decision on 25 August 2023.

SITUATION:

Aston is approximately four miles from Witney and has an excellent primary school, public house, community shop, post office, church, village hall, playgroup, and a playing field/sports field. The Church of England Primary School was rated 'Good' in the lates Ofsted report (February 2018). It is also well known for its thriving pottery centre that has a country cafe and beautiful gardens that are open to the public. The village has thriving social life with local organisations ranging from Brownies to Badminton Club and an Art group.

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Mainline service available to Oxford and London Paddington from Hanborough (c.12 miles) with a faster service to Reading & London Paddington (journey times 12 and 39 minutes respectively) from Didcot Parkway (c.18 miles).

A regular bus service serves Witney which offers many independent and specialist shops, several supermarkets and household name stores as well as higher order services that include a hospital and college. The Market Square hosts a traditional market every Thursday and Saturday and a Farmer's Market on the third Wednesday of every month.