4 bedroom detached house for sale

May Tree Cottage is nestled in the heart of the desirable village of Shrivenham, just a short walk to the high street but set down a quiet, one-way lane.

Welcomed in via the porch, which in turn leads into the hallway, with stairs rising to the first floor and a downstairs cloakroom. The whole home overflows with charm and character, including four downstairs reception rooms, creating great versatility. They are currently utilised as a formal dining room, living room with a gas-fired wood burner, a bright and airy garden room, and a dedicated office/study—perfect for home working. The separate kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units and traditional Belfast sink, there is also the additional of a separate utility room. At the back of the property is the main downstairs bedroom, with dual aspect views, built-in wardrobe and en suite shower room.

To the first floor are three good-sized bedrooms, all of which benefit from built-in storage. The bedrooms are all serviced by the family bathroom, fitted with a modern white suite.

Externally, the property is accessed via electric gates, set back from the road offering great privacy. Once through the gates, you come on to the driveway which provides ample parking and leads to the detached double garage, fitted with an electric door, power and light. The south westerly facing garden is mainly laid to lawn and beautifully landscaped, its borders filled with flowers and shrubs. There are also several patio areas perfect for outdoor dining. There is also a substantial stone barn, currently used for storage/workshop space, which (subject to planning) presents exciting potential for conversion into a garden office or studio.

Shrivenham is one of the larger villages within the Vale of the White Horse and without question one of the most desirable in the area, with a thriving community. The village is located circa 5 miles north-east of Swindon and circa 5 miles south-west of the market town of Faringdon. The village is ideally located for access to the M4 (8 minutes away) and the A420 leading to Oxford and beyond. In addition to the Memorial Hall on the corner of Highworth Road and newly built primary school and pre-school in Raven Way, there is a lovely tree-lined high street with shops, restaurants, public houses, a doctors’ surgery, chemist, Methodist church and parish church. There is a frequent bus service through the village from Swindon to Oxford and back, linking to rail services and airports.