2 bedroom flat for sale

Castle Gardens is a high specification retirement community on the edge of Watlington and is within a level walk of the town centre. There is similarly good access to the lovely Chiltern countryside that lies around it including the Ridgeway Path and Aston Rowant nature reserve. This first floor apartment was built in 2022 and offers spacious well-lit rooms with high-ceilings, high-quality fittings and finishes throughout and under floor heating.

There is a 27’ sitting room with a comprehensively fitted open plan kitchen and a large south-facing balcony off the siting room has wonderful extended views of the Chiltern escarpment with ample room for a table and chairs. Two generous double bedrooms are complemented by a bathroom, including an en-suite, each with Villeroy & Boch fittings. A large reception/dining hall lies in the centre of the apartment.

The apartment has a sophisticated list of services and fittings designed for a healthy and modern lifestyle and there are lovely landscaped communal gardens within the development, as well as allocated parking, electric car charging points and a resident estate manager. Other features include: Ten-year build warranty, audio entry system, high security locking system, copper fittings to internal doors, coving, moulded skirtings and architraves.

Location

Watlington is a beautiful historic market town with easy access for commuters to London and Oxford via the Oxford tube at Lewknor, local train links and the M40. There is a vibrant and creative community, with independent and artisan shops. Along with three excellent pubs and local restaurants, there is a first-class butcher and delicatessen, the Orange Bakery selling delicious bread and baked goodies every Friday and Saturday, and The Undercroft Market, with locally sourced fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants. For sporting enthusiasts, the town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. Watlington Primary School and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. With wonderful walks on the doorstep and The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passing close to the town, there is much on offer for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers.