5 bedroom detached house for sale

Set back from the lane in Littleworth, the stone built Old Dairy retains the character of its farmstead origins.

Country contemporary living

Arrive at The Old Dairy along a sweeping, broad gravel approach, where parking is available both to the front of the building and within a large timber frame car port. Overflow parking is also available to the rear. Low stone walls contain a neat and established garden of colourful shrubs to the front, providing a buffer of greenery from the lane running by.

Indoors, light fills the length and breadth of the airy, double-height entrance hallway, where modern, light-toned tiled flooring and neutral walls bring a contemporary calm to the rustic exterior of The Old Dairy, with underfloor heating from the newly fitted Air Source Heat Pump ensuring year-round comfort. Above, large Velux windows stream natural daylight down, lending the space an open and spacious feel.

Ample space for shoes and boots can be found in the utility room to the left. Soft grey cabinetry topped in wooden worktops provides plenty of storage space, while a deep Belfast sink is ideal for scrubbing down walking boots and outerwear, with plumbing for a washer-dryer also in place.

Sleep soundly

Thoughtfully designed with both flow and privacy in mind, The Old Dairy’s main bedrooms can be found in this first wing of the home. On the left is a large guest bedroom with boutique style wet-room en suite with large shower, WC, heated towel radiator and sculptural wash basin carved from natural stone – both contemporary and rustic, stylistically in keeping with this fusion of traditional building and modern living found at The Old Dairy.

Sink into sleep in the quiet calm of the bedroom itself, where a textured stone, feature wall and double height sloping ceiling meet with a low cottage style window, framing views out over the garden.

Back in the entrance hall, a glazed door to the left opens directly to a sheltered, open sided decked area and looking out over the lawn, sculptures and shrubs, perfect for al fresco dining.

Across the entrance hall from the bedroom, step up to the inner hallway, where the tiled flooring continues and full height windows draw the outdoors in. On the right, the second, spacious double bedroom awaits, with wooden flooring underfoot and views to the front. Light, bright and airy, there is a quiet calm throughout the bedrooms at The Old Dairy.

Next door, muted blue walls set a soothing mood in the third of the double bedrooms, where an exposed beam above the bed harmonises with wooden flooring underfoot. Mood lighting complements the soft natural light flowing in through the deep cottage style window overlooking the garden.

Returning to the hallway, a fourth double bedroom, dressed in earthy neutral tones for a serene feel, overlooks the garden to the front and is currently configured as a home office, highlighting the home’s flexibility.

Refresh and revive

Freshen up in the bathroom to the right, which sits conveniently at the furthest end of the inner hallway, serving the bedrooms. Glazed, soft green tiles feature, behind the double-ended bathtub and in the separate shower cubicle for a stylish, spa-like finish.

Indoor-outdoor living

Follow the easy, natural flow of the home through to the heart of the home; the open plan living-dining room, where a vaulted ceiling, exposed stone walls and log-burning stove blend warmth and light, while bifolding doors create a sense of continuity with the patio and garden beyond – making it ideal when entertaining, particularly during the summer months.

Feast your eyes

Continue through into the light, bright and inviting family kitchen diner, where a central island offers breakfast bar seating enabling casual dining and conversation. Storage is plentiful, while appliances include a bottle-green Aga, extractor hood, integrated Neff dishwasher alongside space for an American-style fridge-freezer. Opening up to a timber frame garden room with full glazing to three sides, bifolding doors and French doors to the garden again offer an indoor-outdoor flow ideal for summer soirees. A sociably designed room, where the focus is centred around the garden room and views, the kitchen is perfect for modern family living.

Tucked to the rear of the kitchen lies plenty of storage, a convenient pantry and a downstairs WC.

A masterpiece

Perfectly private from the remainder of the home, the principal suite features to the far end of the The Old Dairy, accessed via a walk-through wardrobe offering plenty of storage and lending an additional layer of privacy and detachment.

A richly toned feature wall creates an intimate, restful ambience, with wooden flooring underfoot once more beneath the high vaulted ceiling. French doors open directly to the garden, with a private and spacious en suite replete with walk-in, wet room shower, wall-mounted wash basin with vanity unit storage and WC.

Entertain alfresco

The garden at The Old Dairy is seamlessly arranged to mirror the easy, sociable flow of the home itself. Directly connected to the living spaces, a sheltered, decked seating area provides an inviting spot for outdoor dining, while further patio seating, lawn and established planting unfold beyond, offering both open space and pockets of privacy.

With multiple access points from the home, flow between indoors and out feels effortless, making the garden as well suited to relaxed everyday living as it is to hosting friends on long summer evenings. To the front, a timber-framed car port with adjacent storage sits discreetly alongside the approach, providing plenty of space for mowers and outdoor furniture.

Out and about

Nestled just outside the historic market town of Faringdon, the peaceful hamlet of Littleworth offers a sense of retreat, placing The Old Dairy in a quietly rural position while remaining well connected for daily life.

Faringdon itself offers a good range of independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities, alongside schooling, leisure facilities and a strong sense of community.

Families are well served by a choice of schools, including the highly regarded St Hugh’s School, located close by and known for its academic reputation and extensive landscaped grounds. A wider selection of state and independent options can also be found in the surrounding towns and villages.

For walking and outdoor life, the area is particularly appealing. Peaceful riverside routes along the River Thames are easily accessible, offering scenic walks and cycle paths, while nearby Buckland Woods provides woodland trails and seasonal colour, ideal for dog walks.

Commuters are conveniently connected by road links including the A420, providing straightforward access towards Oxford and Swindon, while mainline rail services are available from nearby stations including Swindon and Didcot Parkway, offering direct connections to London and beyond.

Never losing its rustic farming heritage, The Old Dairy sits beautifully in its rural surrounds, with convenient links to both country and city, all the while finished to the highest of modern-day standards to combine traditional warmth with the flow and functionality of modern living.

N.B. Kindly note that select images used within our promotional content have undergone virtual staging processes, showcasing possible arrangements and aesthetics within the property; however, the actual space might differ from these depictions.

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the fixtures and fittings mentioned throughout, items included in sale are to be discussed at the time of offering