5 bedroom detached house for sale

Period property with enclosed south facing gardens in sought after village.

Description

Situated in a conservation area on a pretty lane at the edge of the village, Merrythought is an enchanting, detached property with origins believed to date to the 1700s. Having evolved over the years, the property is not listed and was extended in 2004 and rethatched in 2016. Well maintained by the current owners, the versatile accommodation extends to just over 3000 sq.ft and lends itself well to family living.

The double aspect drawing room with inglenook and Jet-master stove overlooks the gardens and has a dining area which conveniently leads to the kitchen. There is a snug, with a door to the entrance hall and utility. The farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room, with integrated appliances has a breakfast area overlooking the garden and a door to the rear entrance and utility room in the extended part of the house. Also, in the newer wing, is a delightful garden room with doors to the garden and, with double bedroom/gust suite and bathroom above, is ideal for older children or live in staff. On the first floor of the main house are four double bedrooms, one ensuite and a family bathroom. There is another shower room on the ground floor.

Outside, there is off street gravel parking to the front of the property. Enclosed, landscaped rear gardens are south facing. With well stocked herbaceous borders, there are pretty terrace areas and a timber garden store. The rear garden gate leads to a path over which Merrythought has right of way, connecting with Rectory Road.

Agents note – Back Way is an unadopted road.

Location

Great Haseley is a highly regarded Oxfordshire village set in attractive countryside west of the Chiltern hills and about eleven miles South East of the University city of Oxford. With many fine stone houses, old thatched cottages and an original stone windmill. Amenities in the village include the church of St Peter, La Table d'Alix fine dining restaurant, village hall, tennis and cricket clubs.

There is a good selection of state and independent schools including local primary schools in the nearby villages of Great Milton and Little Milton and the numerous independent schools of Oxfordshire.

Neighbouring Great Milton also has a village shop and post office and the famous hotel and restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. The market town of Thame and city of Oxford provide for more extensive amenities.

Communication is excellent with the M40 (J7 southbound) about 2 miles and (J8 northbound) about 3.5 miles and Haddenham & Thame Parkway provides intercity rail to London Marylebone from about 37 minutes.

Square Footage: 3,001 sq ft



Directions

From London take the M40 and exit at J7. Proceed left onto the A329, and take the first turning left signposted Great Haseley. On arriving in the village bear right on Rectory Road and right again on to Back Way. The property is found on the left opposite village allotments. From the north, please note that there is no exit at J7 M40 southbound. Exit at J8 taking the A40 in the direction of Thame and first right to Milton Common then turn right onto A329. Directions then as above.

Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Oil fired boiler to main house. Gas-fired boiler to extension. Security system with CCT cameras.

Council Tax - Band G

Brochure prepared and photographs taken February 2024