5 bedroom character property for sale

Farthynge Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched home dating back to c.1650, full of period charm yet updated for modern living. The property also includes a versatile self-contained two-bedroom annexe, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or as a potential income stream.

The main house features a vaulted kitchen/dining room with inglenook fireplace and log burner, a study/snug and a spacious lounge with dual aspect and a second inglenook fireplace. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate shower.

The annexe provides a fitted kitchen, utility, cloakroom, garage with underfloor heating, a ground floor double bedroom, and an upstairs double bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Electric gates open onto a driveway lined with flowering cherry trees. The garden includes level lawns, apple and pear trees, and a sheltered dining area with views across open fields.

Located on a no-through road in Newington, the cottage enjoys a peaceful rural position yet is just 9 miles from Oxford, with the M40 within 11 minutes drive providing convenient links to London, the Midlands, and the North.

What The Owner Says...
"The house really offers the best of both worlds – a quaint, pretty cottage with an open fire, combined with spacious living and dining areas, tall ceilings, and an open-plan feel. Tucked away at the end of the lane, it’s private and enjoys wonderful countryside views."

Approach - A gravelled, electric-gated driveway offers generous off-street parking, lined with cherry trees and leading to the main property, annexe, and both the front and rear gardens, which feature a variety of mature trees, bushes, and shrubs.

Hallway - Stairs rising to first floor, window to side aspect and a radiator. Doors to:

Cloakroom - Suite comprising hand wash basin, WC, dual aspect windows, wall-mounted lighting and a radiator.

Lounge - 9.84 x 5.77 maximum (32'3" x 18'11" maximum) - This charming reception room combines period character with a bright and welcoming atmosphere. With a vaulted ceiling, triple aspect windows, inglenook fireplace, skylight and three radiators.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 9.69 x 8.33 maximum (31'9" x 27'3" maximum) - The solid oak kitchen is fitted with matching base and full-length units, complemented by an island, integral Stoves range cooker with five-ring gas hob and extractor, and an integral Neff dishwasher. A double sunken sink sits beneath exposed wooden beams, with an inglenook wood burner adding character. Stairs rise to the first floor, while a window and double doors open to the rear garden, with additional doors leading to:

Utility Room - Fitted with base units, three storage cupboards, a stainless steel sink and drainer, and a window to the side aspect. Features include spotlights and a radiator. There is space and plumbing for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer.

Study - 4.03 x 3.55 (13'2" x 11'7") - Dual aspect windows, feature fireplace and a radiator.

First Floor Landing - Dual aspect windows, radiator and doors to:

Bedroom Two - 3.95 x 3.92 (12'11" x 12'10" ) - Dual aspect windows, double door wardrobe, spotlights and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.80 x 3.03 maximum (12'5" x 9'11" maximum) - Wall of fitted wardrobes and triple aspect windows.

Family Bathroom - Suite comprising bath, corner shower, hand wash basin set on vanity unit and WC. Chrome heated towel rail, spotlights and an extractor.

Bedroom One - 3.95 x 3.64 (12'11" x 11'11") - Dual aspect windows, spotlights and a radiator.

Gardens - Front and rear gardens wrap around the property, planted with a variety of mature trees including cherry, pear, and apple blossom, alongside established bushes and shrubs. A patio seating area provides a lovely spot to enjoy the surroundings.

Annexe Kitchen - 3.57 x 2.41 (11'8" x 7'10") - Matching wall & base units, integral double oven and four-ring electric hob with extractor over. Dual aspect windows, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink/drainer, stairs rising to first floor and spotlights. Door to:

Annexe Utilty - Integral washing machine, sunken sink, spotlights and a radiator. Doors to:

Annexe Wc - Suite comprising hand wash basin, WC and a radiator.

Annexe Bedroom Five - 4.99 x 2.47 (16'4" x 8'1") - Double glazed double doors to the front aspect and additional door to the garage.

Annexe First Floor Landing - Doors to:

Annexe Bedroom Four - 5.57 maximum x 3.79 (18'3" maximum x 12'5") - Skylight, two windows to rear aspect, eaves storage cupboard and two radiators. Door to:

Annexe En-Suite - Suite comprising shower, hand wash basin, WC, spotlights and a radiator.

Annexe Walk-In Wardrobe - Wall of fitted wardrobes, skylight and a radiator.

Garage - 4.99 x 2.99 (16'4" x 9'9") - Underfloor heating and storage units.

Garden Store - 6.05 x 3.41 maximum (19'10" x 11'2" maximum) - Equipped with power & lighting.