5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exceptional Grade II listed country home with separate annexe set in a charming village c.4 miles from Didcot Parkway Station which provides regular fast trains to London.

Set behind automatic gates in beautifully landscaped gardens, Slade Farmhouse occupies a private position at the edge of the highly desirable village of Aston Upthorpe. Originally dating back to the 1600s, this elegant home has been meticulously restored and extended, blending period charm with high quality contemporary finishes throughout.

Offering over 3,600 sq ft of accommodation, including a detached annexe and garaging, the house combines traditional beamed rooms, inglenook fireplaces and vaulted ceilings with a light-filled, flexible layout ideal for modern family living.

The house is approached via an automatic five-bar gate opening to a large gravel driveway. The mature, professionally landscaped gardens wrap around the property, featuring level lawns, orchard trees, herbaceous borders, and a generous flagstone terrace. There is also a Hartley Botanic Green House and shed.

The twin villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold are one of South Oxfordshire’s most picturesque and historic village communities. Nestled at the foot of the Berkshire Downs, the area enjoys access to stunning countryside, including the nearby Ridgeway Path. The villages are known for their attractive period architecture, thriving community spirit, and local amenities including a pub, village hall, and cricket ground.

Excellent transport links are close at hand, with Didcot Parkway (c.4 miles) offering regular fast services to London Paddington, and both the A34 and M4 within easy reach. There are good road communications to the surrounding towns including Didcot and Wallingford with excellent shopping facilities and amenities. The area is well served by good schools both primary, secondary, state and independent.