Substantial and stylish family house situated on the green in this popular village. DescriptionSet back from the adjacent village green, The Lion is situated in a conservation area of the village with views towards the church. With late Victorian origins, the property bears striking hall mark features of the era including attractive patterned brickwork, half-hung tiling and decorative barge boards. Formerly a village pub, believed to have been converted in 2000s', the property is not listed. Having been extended in 2015, it has since extensively further upgraded by the current owners. With the feeling of light and space enhanced by high ceilings and large windows, accommodation flows well. The sitting and dining rooms lie either side of the reception hall, and there is an attractive orangery with double doors opening to the rear courtyard garden. The stylish kitchen/breakfast room has been redesigned by Griggs & MacKay, with granite work surfaces, electric Everhot range oven, pantry cupboard, and French doors to the terrace. Also on the ground floor is a play room, a large boot/utility room and a useful guest bedroom with ensuite shower, which could alternatively be used as a study. On the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys views over the village green and has an ensuite shower room. There are four further bedrooms, one with a mezzanine area, and a family bathroom.Outside, a useful timber outbuilding with light, power and internet, is ideal for working from home. The driveway provides gravelled parking for several cars, where there is an electric car charger. Attractive gardens surrounding the property include a rear terrace, an Astroturf area ideal as an all-weather play area, specimen trees including mature oak, and raised vegetable beds and fruit cages.LocationSituated about two miles south of Abingdon, Culham is an attractive Thameside village with a rich history. Amenities in the village include St Pauls church, a nursey/pre-school and the Europa school. Daily shopping requirements and supermarkets are found in the market town of Abingdon and there are lovely countryside walks from the village, including a bridlepath to the Thames Path and on to Sutton Courtenay. As well as the village schools, the property is well located for a wide selection of state and independent schools in both Abingdon and Oxford. Well connected, with M40, J8 (about 13 miles), the local station at Culham, (about 1.5 miles), has trains to Oxford, and Didcot mainline station, (about 4 miles), provides regular services to London Paddington (from 43 minutes).Square Footage: 2,855 sq ft Acreage: 0.3 AcresDirectionsFrom Oxford on the A34, take the Abingdon North exit. Proceed through Abingdon town centre and turn left on the A415, signposted to Dorchester. Cross the Thames and take the first turning right, signposted to Culham village. On entering the village, The Lion will be found on the right hand side, beside the green. Additional InfoMains water and electricity. LPG to boiler. Private drainage. Security system. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i70527022
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A beautiful Grade II Listed converted barn, originally dating from the 1700's, located in a tucked away position in this highly sought after village HOUSE & GARDENSWillingtons Barn is located in a wonderfully tucked away position within the highly sought after village of Long Wittenham. The barn is believed to date from about 1780 and was converted in 1990, and has since been lived in by the current owners. The conversion is sympathetic to the character of the original building with beautiful old beams and attractive brick work. The rooms are well proportioned, with good ceiling height and the south facing aspect towards the garden flood the principle rooms with natural light. In addition to the five bedrooms in the house, there is a separate one bedroom annexe and an adjoining studio, with mezzanine above, which could be used as a studio or for any number of uses including a home office, a gym, a cinema room or converted into further annexe accommodation. The large south facing gardens are private, with mature planting.Willingtons Barn is a superb opportunity for anyone looking for a house in a vibrant and active village, yet in a tucked away and private location. It is also ideally located for commuting to London. AGENT'S NOTEPlease note, the current owner of Willington Barn is building a new house in the adjoining garden and for a brief period until mid 2024, some construction traffic will be required to access the building site via the drive of Willingtons BarnABOUT THIS AREALong Wittenham is one of South Oxfordshire's most highly regarded and sought after villages. An attractive village with many period and thatched properties, there is a real sense of community. This is very much a village which retains the best qualities of traditional village life. Perched on the banks of the River Thames, the Plough pub is within walking distance from Willingtons Barn and there is also an excellent Indian restaurant, The Vine & Spice located on the High Street. Commuting to London or Oxford couldn't be easier. Long Wittenham is exceptionally well placed, with Didcot Parkway Station less than 4 miles away and trains to London Paddington from 37 minutes. A cycle path runs directly from Long Wittenham to Didcot. Long Wittenham is equidistant from the two Thameside market towns of Abingdon and Wallingford, with their desirable settings and attractive architecture both offer market town living at its finest. Oxford itself is less than 10 miles away. Bordered by the rolling Chilterns on one side and the magnificent Berkshire Downs on the other, the surrounding countryside is idyllic with inexhaustible options for lovers of the outdoors, with the highlight being the neighbouring Wittenham Clumps. There is a wide and excellent choice of both state and private schools, including a Primary School within Long Wittenham. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i69052317
Occupying a prominent position in the picturesque hamlet of Sutton Wick facing the village green, this substantial former farmhouse boasts a spacious family home of over 5,000 sq ft with an enormous amount of character and period features throughout including fireplaces, sash windows, exposed beams and wooden flooring. The property is complemented by a walled garden, garden stores, a triple bay car port and has the benefit of a specifically designed home office arranged independently from the house.Believed to date from the early 17th century with later additions in the 18th century and the Victorian period, the property provides a wonderful, very spacious family home with flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. The house also has the benefit of a separate 1 bedroom annexe with independent access. The entrance to the house is via the welcoming reception hall with an inglenook fireplace with bread oven and wood burning stove and the attractive feature of the original range. Leading off the hall to the rear of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room with a 4-oven gas fired AGA, a utility area with shower room and larder off and a mezzanine study above. The well-proportioned four reception rooms, each with fireplaces are arranged at the front of the house and enjoy an outlook over the garden, these include a sitting room, dining room, drawing room and a family room. Two separate staircases give access to the five bedrooms and the recently updated family bathroom and separate shower room. In addition, arranged on the second floor are two attic bedrooms along with a further attic room accessed from bedroom 1, which provides the flexibility for a number of uses including excellent storage space. A separate staircase at the end of the house gives access to the first-floor annexe comprising a bed/sitting room, kitchen and bathroom, being ideal for guests or additional family members.OutsideThe property is approached over a gated driveway leading to the courtyard with triple open bay carport and home office. The office has plumbing, and electricity connected with a WC and office on the ground floor along with a larger office space on the first floor. Forming the remainder of the building are bike and wood stores and a workshop.In addition, there is a large barn/store arranged at the end of the house which also provides the potential to be knocked through to create an extra reception room for the annexe if required. Complementing the house, the walled gardens provide a most attractive setting with areas of lawn, mature borders, shrubs and trees with a separate area with trees, including apple and walnut, a compost area and garden shed arranged at the end of the garden. For al-fresco dining, there is the attractive feature of a loggia leading off the house which provides a perfect space for relaxing and to enjoy the garden from. SituationSutton Wick is a delightful hamlet at the northern end of Drayton, which has village shops catering for everyday needs. Abingdon, which holds claim to the title of Britain's oldest town, is 2 miles away and provides a range of comprehensive amenities including banks, library, churches and a wide range of shops. There are many schools, both state and private, in the vicinity including Abingdon School, St. Helen & St. Katharine, The Manor Prep, Chandlings Manor, Radley, Cothill and the Europa School along with the well reputed Oxford schools. The village is well located for access to the A34, connecting the M40 and M4 motorways. Didcot station, 6 miles away, provides a fast rail link to London, Paddington in approximately 45 minutes.NOTES:Services All mains services are connected. Gas fired central heating. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.Located within the Drayton Conservation area For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i67942703
Spacious period family home set within 1.8 acres. DescriptionNeats' Home is a substantial family house set within 1.8 acres of mostly walled gardens. The oldest part of the house and the barn date to 1750 with later additions to the house. During their tenure, the present owners have undertaken substantial work to extend and update the house. 2011: new boiler, re plumbed, new pressurised system installed 2012: roof re-done 2016: new 5 door gas Aga with gas hob 2019: Family room extendedThe kitchen with its five door Aga and gas hob, painted wood units beneath granite worktops is open to the large, dual aspect family room with bifold doors to the end wall, opening to the garden. A walk-in pantry lies just off. The L-shape, triple aspect drawing room has French doors to the garden and two fireplaces with stone surrounds. A smaller room, presently used as a playroom, would make an ideal study. The snug forms the oldest part of the house and incorporates an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. There are wooden shutters to the windows and bookshelves to one wall. All rooms interconnect creating a pleasing flow to the ground floor. Off the kitchen is a rear hallway with attached boot room and good-sized utility room.To the first floor are two principal bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, one with a separate bath and shower, the second with a freestanding bath. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.Outside.The mostly walled garden is a delight, separated by walls and mature beech hedging. The front garden is bordered by deep, mature herbaceous beds and the natural spring fed pond is planted with abundant snowdrops. There is a hexagonal, brick-built summerhouse and the rear garden has direct access off the farm track and offers the option for further parking. Here there are two stables and a large woodshed. Mature trees throughout the garden include walnut, cherry, pear, apple and quince. The stunning timber framed barn dates to 1750 and provides 88 sq ft of flexible, usable space.LocationSituated about five miles south of Oxford, Radley is a thriving village with amenities including a 13th century church, mainline station, village shop, pub and Radley College Sports centre. Annexed to the village, Lower Radley is reached along quiet lanes within striking distance of the River Thames. Nearby Abingdon provides everyday shopping requirements with Oxford offering more extensive shopping and cultural activities. The area is very well served with highly regarded schools, both state and independent.Communications are excellent with the A34 providing swift access to the M40 and M4. Radley station is on the mainline between Oxford and Didcot with services to London Paddington. There is also a regular bus service from the village to both Oxford and Abingdon.Square Footage: 4,053 sq ft DirectionsFrom Oxford proceed south on the A34. Take the first Abingdon exit and follow signs towards the town centre on the Oxford Road. At the roundabout take the first exit to Radley and continue into the village. Take the right turn on Foxborough Road past the station and pub. Turn right over the railway to Lower Radley. Continue for a short distance and the entrance to Neats' Home can be found on the right just before a small, grassed triangle.Abingdon 2.5 miles, central Oxford 6.3 miles, Radley Station 0.7 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 42 mins), Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone from 55 mins) 12 miles(Distances are approximate) Additional InfoCouncil Tax - Band GServices - All mains services are connected. Gas central heating. Fibre broadbandPhotographs taken and brochure prepared January 2024 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i71411935
STYLE, ELEGANCE AND SPACEThis beautiful home will capture your heart from the moment the electric wooden gates open and you pull onto the large driveway, where there's ample parking space plus an open-sided sheltered carport. In front of you is Pennwood's striking Arts and Crafts style facade. The handsome front door opens onto a magnificent galleried entrance hall with a beautifully crafted oak staircase as the centrepiece. All of the main reception rooms lead off this light-filled space, so let's explore downstairs.Pennwood is a wonderful home for entertaining but is also well designed to deal with the rigours of everyday family life. There's ample space for everyone to come together for special occasions but you'll also feel at home in its cosy and inviting rooms where you can curl up and read or enjoy watching a family movie.Sumptuous meals can be enjoyed in the impressive dining room, large enough to comfortably accommodate twelve and presented in elegant shades of soft grey and cream. This is a magical candlelit space in winter, especially at Christmas time, and equally special on a sunny day when you can enjoy lunch with the double doors open onto the garden and gaze at the fields beyond.There are three further reception rooms to discover downstairs, together with an elegant study perfect for home working. The distinctly grown-up drawing room has a feature inglenook fireplace and woodburner as its centrepiece and is a lovely spot to curl up with a book or enjoy a pre-dinner drink with friends. Bifold doors open onto the sunny garden terrace making this the perfect room to enjoy indoor-outdoor living.The informal family room is found just off the kitchen there's space here for a large squishy sofa to relax on and a snooker table. This is a room where kids and older teens can chill out with their friends or watch a movie. The sun room, accessed directly from the kitchen, is a wonderfully light-filled space with a high vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling glass offering views over the garden. It's the perfect spot for a lazy Sunday morning with coffee and the papers, or where the children can do their homework whilst you keep an eye on them from the kitchen. Double doors onto the garden means children can run freely in and out in the warmer months. The large and sunny eat-in kitchen is the beating heart of this family home. Warmed by a traditional AGA there's a perfect balance between modern and traditional here. Sleek gloss kitchen cabinetry and granite worksurfaces are balanced with limestone tiled floors and there's space here too for a large farmhouse-style breakfast table. An integrated dishwasher is cleverly hidden and there's plenty of room for a large American-style fridge-freezer. Muddy dogs, wellies and wet coats can be dealt with in the useful boot room just off the kitchen which has built in storage, boot and shoe racks plus hanging space. There's also a large separate utility room next door which can easily handle all the family's laundry needs.AND SO TO BEDThe handsome oak staircase leads up to the impressive galleried landing above, from which four spacious bedrooms lead.The spectacular principal bedroom suite is a space you're sure to look forward to retreating to at the end of a long day. This wonderful room combined with the adjoining dressing room extends to almost 34 feet and is a tranquil space with far-reaching views through two large windows. Muted shades of cream and gold create the perfect setting for a restful night's sleep. The adjoining dressing room has bespoke walnut wardrobes, drawers and shelving. In the centre of the room, a luxurious copper slipper bath invites you to soak away your cares, perhaps with a glass of something bubbly in handin the separate ensuite bathroom, you'll find twin sinks plus a large walk-through rainfall shower.Bedroom two is a large, quiet and comfortable guest room with built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room, whilst bedrooms 3 and 4 are ideal children's rooms and share a family bathroom. As they are a similar size, there'll be no squabbling over who has the 'best' room!Bedroom five can be found in the self-contained apartment, accessed by a separate staircase leading from the utility room corridor. This incredibly useful space could easily accommodate elderly relatives, a nanny/housekeeper or even an older teen seeking a bit more independence. There's a comfortable sitting room, well-equipped kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.THE GREAT OUTDOORSIf the interiors at Pennwood don't impress you enough, wait until you head outside to discover the gorgeous landscaped gardens, paddock and outdoor entertaining spaces, totalling around 1.5 acres.The adjoining 1 acre paddock can be accessed directly from the garden. Currently home to a herd of Sika deer, the paddock could be also be used for a pony. The formal gardens were designed by renowned landscapers Nicholsons and include sunny spots for relaxing, a shady loggia with built in fireplace for eating alfresco, well stocked plants and flowers and extensive lawns for children to play. South-east facing, the gardens enjoy sunlight throughout the day. There's a large vegetable garden and a chicken run if you fancy a taste of 'The Good Life' by growing your own!A superb feature of this unique home is the cedar-clad garden room with covered terrace and hot tub. Enjoy a cocktail on the terrace and a dip in the tub with friends, before retreating indoors to the movie theatre and well-stocked bar. Air conditioned, heated and with its own WC, it's the perfect party pad!MORE TO DISCOVERAcross the driveway, you'll discover a detached car-port and double garage with a one-bedroom apartment above, accessed by an external staircase. There's a sitting room, kitchenette, bathroom and bedroom. This space could be used as extra guest accommodation or an income-producing holiday let or short rental.There are extensive outbuildings at Pennwood which present a wonderful opportunity for a variety of uses. The main workshop is oak-framed and fitted with a large workbench and industrial woodburner, with a boarded loft above. The second workshop is two storeys with a storage area on the first floor, whilst the third workshop has a storage shed to the side. All the workshops have power and present great potential for further development, perhaps for a small business. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONIf you're after a rural retreat that's just five minutes from the train station, then Pennwood's location is hard to beat. You can enjoy all that the countryside has to offer here; walks to country pubs, wide open spaces, fresh air and pretty nearby villages to explore, but without feeling isolated.If you're commuting to London, you'll find getting to Didcot Parkway station straightforward, and there are up to six trains an hour during peak times. On your way home, stop off at Q-Gardens farm shop just around the corner to pick up supper they do a fantastic range of locally sourced and organic meat and veg. For a midweek meal or Sunday roast, it's a short stroll to the popular Packhorse pub which serves an excellent range of classic pub food.In Didcot, the recently redeveloped Orchard Centre has a large M&S Foodhall and a Sainsbury's supermarket, whilst Waitrose can be found in nearby Abingdon and Wantage.Some of the best schools in the country are right on your doorstep, including Abingdon, St Helen and St Katharine, The Manor Preparatory School and Our Lady's Abingdon. Didcot Girls' School is consistently rated as 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. Regular bus services run every 30 minutes to Didcot, Abingdon and Oxford.FINER DETAILS:Square footage: Main House: 4843 sq ft / 1449.9 sq mtr Outbuilding 1: 807 sq ft / 75 sq mtr Outbuilding 2: 499 sq ft / 46.4 sq mtr Garage: 712 sq ft / 66.2 sq mtr Home Cinema: 283 sq ft / 26.3 sq mtrTenure: FreeholdServices: Gas Central Heating. Fibre Broadband.Council Tax Band: GEPC: DLocal Authority: Vale of the Whte Horse: whitehorsedc.gov.ukWhat3Words: ///protect.downcast.thrillersDistances: Didcot Parkway Station (London Paddington 42 mins) 3.6 miles Abingdon 6 miles Oxford 14 miles Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone 55 mins) 17 miles M40 J6 22 miles M4 J13 13 miles Heathrow Airport 53 milesEPC Rating: D For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i68537076
Charming and historic grade II listed riverside home with full riparian and mooring rights. DescriptionGrade II listed, dating back to 1700, Riverside House, originally two houses, has been a boat building yard, garage and coal merchants. In the 1980's the house was renovated, returning it to a residential property, and extended, creating larger living areas and further bedrooms.During their tenure, the present owners have further renovated the house, which now provides a wonderful and rare opportunity, to acquire a family home on the edge of The River Thames.The front door opens to an entrance hall with green marble flooring. Stairs drop to a striking open plan sitting and dining room. Bifold doors span the east facing wall and open to a large terrace, with stunning views of the river beyond. This lovely room has oak flooring and a large fireplace with wood burning stove within. Just beyond is the garden room with full width bifold doors to both the southerly and easterly aspects, allowing for a wonderful entertaining space, whatever the weather.The kitchen, refitted in 2018, has contemporary base and wall units beneath striking granite worktops, housing a Neff oven, gas hob and Samsung American fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen, a rear hall leads down to the snug at the front of the house, also with a large fireplace, with stove within and large walk in storage. Off the hall is a utility room, cloakroom and stairs down to a large dry cellar with wooden wine racking to one wall.On the first floor, the dual aspect principal bedroom has in-built wardrobes and an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a shower room. A door opens to a second staircase, winding to the second floor, within the eaves of the house, with exposed beams. There are two good sized bedrooms, a sitting room, shower and cloakroom. This staircase also drops to the rear hallway by the back door.Approached through full height wooden and iron gates, the car port and driveway allow parking for up to eight cars.The gardens are a delight. Large stone terracing spans the garden, bordered by mellowed red brick and stone walling. A wide lawn slopes down to the riverside terrace and mooring, with tree canopies providing shade for hot days. Borders are well stocked with shrubs and roses and an ancient wisteria grows along the southern aspect of the house and terrace. Wonderful views stretch over the river and Nags Head Island to the natural flood plain beyond.There is a large brick built garden store with power which would make an ideal office or study space.With a nod to the buildings previous life, the gate lodge still houses a small iron fireplace with ancient iron safe above.A pump from the river provides all water for garden irrigation.LocationEast St Helen Street, one of the oldest in the country, and reputedly the prettiest in England, according to the poet, John Betjeman. Riverside House sits in an elevated position with The Thames meandering past at the end of the garden. There is a wealth of riverside footpaths, trails and activities to explore and enjoy.A weekly market, monthly farmers market, and two large supermarkets, make for convenient everyday shopping. A Leisure Centre and Tilsley Park offer extensive sporting facilities. There are also rugby and rowing clubs in the town.A wide choice of schools, both state and private, in the town include the highly regarded St Helen and St Katharine's and Abingdon Schools and John Mason School, rated 'Good' in its last Ofsted report.The A34 links to the national road and rail network via the M4, M40 and Didcot Parkway respectively.Square Footage: 3,585 sq ft DirectionsExit the A34 towards Abingdon. Take 2nd exit off the next 2 roundabouts. At traffic lights turn left onto Stratton Way. At next traffic lights turn right onto Stert Street. At the market square carry straight on into East St Helen Street with the Town Hall immediately on the right. The property is towards the end of the street on the left. Additional InfoServices - All mains services are connected. Gas central heating. Fibre broadband.Council Tax - Band GBrochure prepared and photos taken April 2024 For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_abingdon-d196608/for-sale_i71100267
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