5 bedroom detached house

A particularly attractive five double bedroom, three bathroom detached family home with double garage situated in a predominantly lawned plot of approximately 0.5 acres and comprising over 3000sq ft of spacious and well-presented accommodation. Located in one of South of Oxfordshire’s most desirable villages, this impressive bay fronted property offers room sizes of notable scale, extensive driveway parking, and significant potential to extend; subject to the relevant consents. The accommodation comprises large entrance hall with oak floor, 25ft bay fronted lounge with wood burning stove, family room/formal dining room overlooking the garden, kitchen-diner, utility room/boot room, cloakroom, pantry, and study with integral access to the double garage. On the first floor a large landing gives access to a family bathroom and five double bedrooms. The principal suite and guest suite both offer fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms. To the front of the property there is an extensive driveway offering ample parking with manicured boarders and lawn. Finally, to the rear, there is a predominantly lawned garden offering a very private aspect extending to approximately half an acre with shed and summer house. The property has planning permission granted for an attractive alteration to the downstairs layout which would enlarge the kitchen space. For the grounds, space, and potential of this rarely available family home to be fully appreciated, it must be viewed.

Famous for its Abbey and museum, Dorchester is rich in cultural heritage and hosts a popular annual arts festival. There is plenty to do with various groups and societies including cricket, tennis and sailing clubs. Facilities in the village include a primary school, a Catholic church, hairdressers, three pubs (two of them also hotels), a tea room beside the Abbey, a convenience store and the popular Bishop’s Court Farm with its Snug cafe and regular jazz events. The nearby market towns of Wallingford and Abingdon offer a wider range of amenities and shopping. The village is also well known for its access to a wide choice of country or riverside walks.

Dorchester is well connected with convenient transport links to Oxford and Reading. Didcot Parkway mainline railway station is seven miles away with direct trains to London.

The area is also well known for its excellent choice of schools, both state and independent. These include St Birinus C of E Primary in the village, Moulsford Preparatory School, Cranford House, The Oratory Prep, Abingdon Prep, Radley College, Abingdon School and the many highly regarded Oxford schools. Dorchester-on-Thames is also within the catchment area of the Europa international school at nearby Culham.

Some material information to note: Gas central heating. Mains water, mains electrics, mains drains. The property has driveway parking. The house is on two title numbers. Offcom checker indicates standard to ultrafast broadband is available at this postcode. Offcom checker indicates mobile availability could be compromised with some major providers. The government portal generally highlights this as an unlikely/very low risk postcode for flooding. We are not aware of any planning permissions in place which would negatively affect the property. Details of any covenants or easements are available on request from the estate agent.