£650,000 /Sale price

An substantial double fronted period home with off street parking and a delightful south facing rear garden, with covered entertaining area offered with immediate vacant possession. THE PROPERTY:This exceptional period home, full of character and charm, offers a spacious and versatile layout perfect for modern living. Originally two cottages, it has been thoughtfully extended over time to create a beautifully flowing residence with generous living spaces and unique architectural details.At the heart of the home is a welcoming, beamed dining room, retaining its original features and offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Opposite, two interconnected reception areas are anchored by a striking see-through fireplace and a distinctive quarry-tiled floor, adding to the home's rich sense of history.To the rear, a generous double-aspect living room is bathed in natural light, with French doors opening onto a sunny, private garden. The outdoor space is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a mix of natural stone and old brick paviour, traditional five-bar gates providing access to off street parking to one side, and a substantial part-enclosed verandah providing a weatherproof retreat.The spacious kitchen, presents an exciting opportunity to become a stunning breakfast kitchenideal for family gatherings and culinary creativity.Upstairs, a well-appointed study leads into one of the four double bedrooms, offering flexibility for a home office or quiet retreat. The principal suite boasts a range of fitted wardrobes and a stylish ensuite with a walk-in shower, while two further double bedrooms and a beautifully finished family bathroom complete the upper floor.Blending period character with generous proportions and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, this distinctive home offers a rare combination of charm, space, and privacy in a central location.Vale of White Horse District Council (Tax Band A - may be subject to change)We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £75 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.SITUATION:The Crown is prominently positioned on the tree-lined High Street and is within a Conservation Area.Shrivenham is a thriving village dotted with quaint thatched cottages and has been the home of Royal Military College of Science since just after the second world war. The Summer fete has been a fixture for quarter of a century The Church of England primary school dates from the late nineteenth century and was judged 'Good' in the last Ofsted inspection in November 2022.The village used to be in Berkshire and is close to the Wiltshire county border. It has a number of local groups ranging from a Gardening Club to Amateur Dramatics and Photography Societies. As well as a fine Norman Anglican Church there are Methodist and Ecumenical places of worship.Swindon is with about seven miles and offers a mainline service to Reading & London Paddington (journey times c. 25 and 50 minutes respectively). Oxford is approximately 22 miles to the northwest.More local information may be found at