4 bedroom detached house

The Stable House is a delightful period conversion of the old stables for the Old Rectory with phenomenal views towards The River Thames. We understand the property is curtilage listed to The Old Rectory which is Grade II*.

The property has been sympathetically converted to make most of the views whilst accommodating more modern family requirements. There are elements of the property that a buyer may wish to update however the setting amongst the old walled garden with far reaching views. The approach to the house is along a gravel drive flanked with lawns either side and studded with mature trees.

Internally, the main reception rooms are well proportioned with generous ceiling heights and ample storage. The kitchen offers an Aga and bay windows overlooking the gardens. The overall accommodation is arranged over three floors and incredibly versatile. For example, there is currently bedroom on the ground floor which could make a wonderful home office or study.

The gardens are delightful, lovingly and expertly planted with shrubs, bulbs, roses and clematis, and framed by period stone walls to provide ample shelter and security. In the front of the house is a double garage with plenty of storage above, plus an adjoining greenhouse.

The Stable House is situated in a very accessible but rural setting on the edge of the delightful village of Hinton Waldrist between Longworth and Buckland. The village is centred around a mid-13th century Church which can be seen from the property as well as The Old Rectory and The Manor House. There are delightful walks along the River Thames which runs at the bottom of valley. Nearby Longworth and Buckland are both pretty villages with several period stone cottage, a pub and primary school.

Further shopping and leisure centre facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Faringdon, Bampton, Lechlade, Wantage and Witney.

The area is highly accessible by road, rail and is well placed for access to Heathrow or other London airports. Didcot Station is about 14 miles away with regular fast services to London Paddington (about 39 minutes) with Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone 65 minutes) about 23 miles away. When Crossrail opens in 2021, fast trains will take you straight to the West End and The City.

Road communications are very good with access via the A420 and A34 onto the M4 and M40 motorways providing excellent links to London, the South, the Midlands and the West Country.

The area is renowned for its excellent selection of schools such as St Hugh's, Radley College, Abingdon School, St Helens and St Katherine's, Cothill, St' Edwards, Cokethorpe and the Dragon School to name a few that are in easy reach.

Local sporting interests include racing at Cheltenham and Newbury, championship golf at Frilford Heath, Carswell Gym and Spa and polo at Kirtlington, Beaufort and Cirencester. For a range of additional activities including riding, swimming and social events, the popular Soho Farmhouse is 25 miles to the north. The increasingly popular Mollie's Motel and Diner is within 3 miles as is The Lamb at Buckland. There are a selection of desirable pubs including The Bell in Langford and The Five Alls in Filkins.