5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Three apartments offering a rare opportunity for restoration to a wonderful Grade II listed house.

Description

This lovely building is thought to date to around 1800 and built as the service wing to the 17th century Manor House, to which it abuts. Grade 2 Listed, in the 1960’s the property was converted into 3 separate flats. Tucked away behind woodland (part of the Scheduled Ancient Monument Area of the village) and set back off the lane, the property is relatively secluded and sits at the rear of its plot with mostly walled gardens wrapping around three sides, with southerly and westerly aspects.

Full planning permission has been granted to convert the flats back to an impressive and important 5 bedroom family home, arranged over three floors. To the ground floor a spacious entrance hall will be flooded with natural light from a large roof lantern above the staircase. All reception rooms look out over the south westerly gardens. There is a utility/boot room and cloakroom also on the ground floor. To the first floor is the principal bedroom with en suite and a second bedroom, also with en suite and a study. The second floor provides three further bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite).

The walled garden offers a delightful opportunity to create a kitchen garden with space for entertaining and play. It also contains a substantial, separate studio offering the opportunity for a home office & gym or additional accommodation.

The property lies within the Dorchester Conservation Area and The Manor House and extension (nos 14-18 Manor Farm Road) are Grade II listed (list entry no: 1047805).

Location

Historic Dorchester-on-Thames lies within a conservation area and is a thriving and active village. Dorchester Abbey sits at its hub and is a centre of Cultural life in the region with a thriving program of Music and Arts festivals. There are fishing and sailing clubs on the lakes, football and cricket clubs, tennis courts, three pubs, village hall, shop, the 12th Century Abbey and a beautiful Catholic church. Nearby market towns, Abingdon and Wallingford, provide amply for everyday shopping, educational and leisure requirements.

Footpaths and bridleways abound, both along the Thames and towards Wittenham Clumps. The Hurst Water Meadow and The Dykes, an ancient fortification, are owned by the village and are accessed directly from the property.

Dorchester on Thames is one of the most sought after villages in the county, being ideally located for the best schools in Oxford, Radley, Abingdon, Henley, Reading and surrounding areas. The village also benefits from an excellent Primary School.

Commuters are able to use Didcot, Thame and Oxford rail hubs to pick up fast trains to Paddington, Reading (for the Elizabeth line) and Marylebone.

Square Footage: 2,422 sq ft



Directions

From Oxford take the A4074 to Henley. Pass through Nuneham Courteney. At the second roundabout, turn right to Abingdon and Dorchester. Take first left for Dorchester. After one mile turn right onto High Street. Continue through the village and turn left into Queen Street, opposite the George Hotel. Manor Farm Road is immediately on the right. Take the left-hand fork in the lane. The property is on the right set back off the lane.

Distances
Abingdon 8 miles, Oxford 9 miles, Wallingford 4 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 42 mins) 8 miles, central London 52 miles (Distances are approximate)

Additional Info

Services - Mains services all connected. Gas central heating.

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Planning ref: P22/S4585/LB

Historical information gained from Oxford Archaeology’s report on the Historic Building Assessment Report dated April 2023

Photographs taken and brochure prepared February 2024