5 bedroom detached house

A charming and historical former farmhouse.

Description

Lincoln Farmhouse is a landmark property on the High Street in Standlake. Listed grade II it dates from the 15th century with later additions. It was originally an open hall house and 16th century coins were found concealed in the walls possibly from when the first floor was added. The property has immense character with inglenook fireplace, flagstone flooring, exposed beams and an early stone mullioned window with leaded lights. By the 16th century the farm was in the ownership of Lincoln College and was let to Dr Walter Baylie who was one of Queen Elizabeth’s physicans.

The ground floor flows well with the principal reception rooms to the front of the house. The kitchen, with utility room off, is situated to the rear with an island unit and a 5-oven electric Aga incorporating a companion with ceramic hob. The generous west facing conservatory is a lovely room, ideal for entertaining, enjoying views across the attractive walled garden. On the first floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The gated entrance opens on to a gravelled drive leading to the double garage and attached one bedroomed annexe. The attractive west facing gardens are beautifully presented with wide herbaceous borders, with flood lighting, set around a lawn. At the end is a substantial workshop, raised vegetable beds, garden shed and a greenhouse.

Location

Standlake is a popular and thriving village that boasts a Parish Church, public house, Post Office, primary school, village hall and the well regarded Oxford Downs Cricket Club. Nearby Witney provides everyday shopping with a weekly market and several large supermarkets. Historic Oxford provides all manner of cultural and leisure opportunities. The village is ideally located for easy road links to Oxford, Swindon and London and regular train services from Oxford Parkway and Didcot Parkway to London. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in Oxford, Witney and Abingdon.

Square Footage: 2,849 sq ft



Directions

From the A415 between Witney and Abingdon in Standlake take the turning on to the High Street and Lincoln Farmhouse will be seen on the right just beyond The Black Horse pub.

Witney 6 miles, Oxford 13 miles, Abingdon 10 miles, Didcot Parkway 15 miles (London Paddington approximately 40 minutes, Oxford Parkway 13 miles (London, Marylebone approximately 55 minutes) (Distances are approximate).

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Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil-fired central heating.