5 bedroom detached house for sale

A spacious detached family home in need of updating, with rural outlooks to the front and rear.

Description

This character property offers spacious accommodation and is now in need of refurbishment and updating throughout, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers to modernise it to their own tastes.

At the front of the house, a porch opens into the entrance hall, which is currently used as a sitting room with views overlooking the front. To one side is the study, with separate access to the rear hall. On the opposite side is the dining room, which leads through to the kitchen. From the kitchen, you can also directly access the sitting room / entrance hall and the rear hallway. Off the kitchen, there is a utility room / conservatory with a back door. Completing the ground floor is a family room and a cloakroom.

Stairs lead to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys double windows overlooking the front. There are three further double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate shower room. On the second floor, there is an additional bedroom and a large loft that offers potential for further conversion.

Outside: The garden extends to approximately 0.75 acres. There is a detached double garage and parking for several cars. The boundaries are well established with fences, mature trees, and hedges, providing excellent privacy.
The lower garden at the front and side of the house has a variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous border plants, and the steep chalk quarry bank is a haven for wildlife. Steps and slopes lead up to the top garden, from where there are views across farmland to the distant woods. The wildflower meadow has established fruit trees and a fenced area with soft fruit and vegetables.

There is an underground concrete-lined rainwater tank (6 ft in diameter x 9 ft deep), which collects runoff from the roof. It is located near the back door to the kitchen and is used for watering the garden. Runoff from the garage roof goes into two water butts, which supply a pond at the end of the property. At the top of the garden, there is a potting shed.

History: Bury Knowle was built in the 1930s on the site of two quarrymen’s cottages. A large air-raid shelter at the back of the house was constructed during World War II and was later used as a coal store. The shelter was demolished in 1988/1989 when the house was extended and updated. The extension added the homework room on the ground floor, bedroom two and the shower room on the first floor, and stairs to bedroom five and the attic. Owned by the family for over 40 years, the property now presents a rare opportunity to purchase a substantial home in this sought after setting.

Location

Located on the edge of Ewelme, a picturesque village in the Chiltern Hills just 7.5 miles North West of Henley-on-Thames and 4 miles East of Wallingford. The house enjoys a wonderful outlook over farmland, with access to nearby bridle paths and footpaths for miles of country walking, as well as Huntercombe Golf Club, ideal for local enthusiasts.

Nettlebed is just 2.8 miles away and provides a doctor’s surgery, The White Hart pub with B&B accommodation, the popular Nettlebed Creamery and Cheese Shed, as well as McQueen’s Deli & Bakery.

The nearby market and riverside towns of Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford both offer excellent shopping and recreational facilities for day-to-day needs, including Waitrose supermarkets, a full range of shops, diverse dining experiences, and cultural venues such as a cinema and theatre.

Cholsey station is just 6 miles away and provides access to Reading, London Paddington as well as Didcot Parkway and Oxford. With Henley station, 7.8 miles away, also providing regular trains to Twyford, connecting to mainline services to London Paddington and the Elizabeth Line. Cholsey

There is convenient access to the M40 and M4, linking to Oxford, London, and the national motorway network.

Schools in the area are highly regarded, with both popular state and private options available.

The surrounding South Oxfordshire and Chiltern countryside is stunning, with the ancient Ridgeway path passing through the village.

Square Footage: 3,391 sq ft


Acreage: 0.72 Acres

Directions

From Henley on Thames proceed north along Bell Street onto the Fairmile (A4130). Follow this road along the dual carriageway to Nettlebed, continuing over the roundabout and passing through the village of Nettlebed on the A4130 and past the signs to Nuffield village. Continue down Gangsdown Hill and at the bottom, after the right hand bend, the house will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

Agents notes:

Photography taken summer 2022.

Prospective purchasers should be aware that there is a strong likelihood that asbestos containing ceiling tiles are present within the property. Buyers are advised to undertake their own investigations and seek appropriate specialist advice.