Charming village house within a magical and idyllic setting,
in all about 5.8 acres.



Description

Situated in a conservation area of the village, Brook House is a fusion of architectural styles. With origins believed to date to the 18th century and a substantial Edwardian addition, the attached property has evolved over the years and today makes for a wonderful, eclectic family home.

The front door, festooned with roses and clematis, is approached through the gardens and opens to a large reception dining hall in the centre of the house.
A step leads up to the kitchen. Painted wooden units sit beneath pale quartz worktops. A beautiful working fireplace with ornately carved surround adds character to this room. The drawing room lies just beyond. This wonderfully characterful room is triple aspect with a fireplace replicating the kitchen fireplace.

The inner hall accesses all other ground floor rooms. There is a cosy sitting room, study, laundry room, and a large pantry/wine store. There is a cloakroom and lobby situated off the reception hall.

On the first floor a long landing leads to the principal bedroom suite comprising a dual aspect bedroom, en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are five further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a jack and jill shower room on this floor. A secondary staircase drops to the rear hallway. A flight of stairs also leads up to a second floor large attic room.

Outside
Brook House sits on the perimeter of its land affording views across the stunning gardens from most rooms. Sweeping lawns, woods, water and meadow combine to make this an enchanting landscape. A haven of peace and tranquillity.

Ginge Brook meanders its way through the centre of the 5.8 acres. Land that has been nurtured to create a rich habitat for wildlife which thrives in this protected environment. A broadleaf woodland has paths mown through ground that has been left to grow wild. A wooden bridge traverses the Brook, connecting different parts of the garden. To the east side of the grounds is a grass tennis court with the Potting Shed, a timber clad structure that houses a potting area, dining room, food preparation area and storage. The Potting Shed can be accessed at either end, with the dining room approached via a decking bridge and French doors. Outside is a lavender bordered gravel terrace.

Also featured in the garden is a croquet lawn, croquet shed, and a large log store.

Attached to the house and adjacent to the large gravel
drive and parking area is a gardener’s WC, bicycle shed,
tool shed and garden store.

There is a separate second gated access from the road at
the east side of the gardens.

In all about 5.8 acres.

Location

Sutton Courtenay is a picturesque village, ideally located for easy access to Oxford, Abingdon, Milton Park and the Science Parks. The motorway and rail networks are easily accessible via the A34 and Dicot Parkway respectively, and regular bus services run from the village to Oxford and Abingdon.

The village has a primary school, two pubs, The Fish restaurant, an active church, village hall, recreation ground and village stores. There are lovely walks including along The Thames Path and The Hanson Cycle Way connects Oxford to Didcot, enabling a cycle commute to Didcot Parkway.

The market town of Abingdon is nearby and ideal for everyday shopping requirements. The town also boasts an excellent choice of schools, both state and private.

Square Footage: 4,176 sq ft


Acreage: 5.8 Acres

Directions

From London or Oxford, take the A34. Turn off at the Milton Interchange signposted Wantage and Didcot. Take the exit towards Milton Park. After a short distance turn left onto High Street. After 1.6 miles turn right onto the A4016 Drayton Road. Brook House is on the left as you enter the village opposite white railings and the ‘Ginge Brook’ sign. Wooden entrance gates are set back off the road.

Distances
Abingdon 4 miles, Oxford 10 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 36 mins) 4 miles, Central London 57 miles
(Distances are approximate)

Additional Info

Services - All mains services connected. Oil central heating.

Local Authority - Vale of the White Horse

Council tax band G

Photographs taken and brochure prepared July 2023