4 bedroom detached house for sale

Spring Cottage is a pretty, characterful detached home situated on a quiet no-through road in the heart of Lewknor.

Set on Church Lane in this sought-after village, the house is tucked away beside the church, offering peace and privacy. This beautiful four-bedroom detached period home combines timeless character with generous accommodation and truly enchanting gardens.

The house is entered through a porch fitted with cupboards and seating. Brimming with charm, the property is arranged over two floors. The first floor centres around a bright landing leading to four attractive bedrooms. Two benefit from en-suite bathrooms, while a family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.

A large multi-purpose attic, accessed via stairs, is fitted with storage cupboards and benefits from light, electricity, and Velux windows. There are also two traditional roof spaces providing further storage.

On the ground floor, there are two impressive reception rooms. The large sitting room features a magnificent inglenook fireplace with working fire, creating a wonderful focal point. A window seat overlooks the garden, while French windows open onto the south-facing patio, complete with the original well and pump.
The second reception room also enjoys French doors leading out to the patio, providing excellent indoor–outdoor flow.

At the heart of the home lies a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen, complete with an easily controlled electric Aga, ample space for a family dining table, and an inviting atmosphere for everyday living. An additional electric cooker and hob add flexibility. A utility room and downstairs cloakroom enhance practicality. Both the kitchen and utility room are equipped with top-of-the-range white goods—including fridge, freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher—all included in the sale.

The gardens are particularly special: large, private, and bordered by mature trees, creating the feel of a secluded woodland dell. A stream runs along the bottom of the garden, passing through historic watercress beds that form shallow ponds, adding to the idyllic setting. The grounds include specimen trees, mature medlar, mulberry, apple, and damson trees, along with a cultivated blackberry hedge and well-stocked fruit cage, all yielding excellent crops.

A Malvern summer house, fitted with double glazing and power, provides a perfect retreat. Additional conveniences include outside taps and electricity points. The large workshop has power, lighting, and significant space, offering potential for multiple uses—ideal for conversion to a home office or studio. There is ample off-road parking for around six vehicles, an oak-framed garage with secure store, and a 10x8 aluminium Halls greenhouse.

Rarely does such a pretty and characterful property come to the market. Offered for the first time in over 40 years, Spring Cottage is perfectly positioned in the heart of the village—just a short walk from Lewknor Primary School and the Leathern Bottle Pub—yet remains wonderfully private and peaceful. This unique home offers spacious accommodation, period charm, and magical gardens. Viewing is essential to appreciate all it has to offer.

About Lewknor

Lewknor is an ancient settlement tucked into the western foot of the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The pretty village is surrounded by woodland walks & nature trails. It boasts a traditional country pub, a well regarded C of E primary school, a village hall and the 12th century St. Margaret’s Church. Village stores & Farmer's market are found in nearby Watlington.(3 miles) Watlington provides a Coop, specialist independent shops, award winning bakery, butcher, greengrocer, fishmonger, cafe, library, doctor, dentist and primary/secondary ( bus service to Lewknor ) schools. Thame (6 miles) incorporates a leisure centre/swimming pool, supermarkets, weekly market and other facilities. A major draw for the village is its proximity to J6 of the M40, with 24hr coach services at Lewknor Turn ( a short walk) to London Victoria & Oxford city centre. There is also a frequent service to Heathrow and Gatwick.

Material Information

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - F
Broadband - FTTC (fibre to cabinet), Fibre Broadband Available via 'Trooli'
Parking - Off Road Parking & Garage
Sewerage - Mains
Heating - Oil central heating

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