This charming grade II listed cottage dates from the late 16th century but its origins may be earlier than that. The cottage has surprisingly generous room sizes many of which display elements of the original timber framework. There are oak and pine boarded floors to most rooms as well as classic French radiators. The the ceiling heights are good throughout. The sitting room has particular appeal and includes an open fireplace and a large south-east facing sash window. A large cellar provides additional storage and a cavernous loft space offers the opportunity for conversion, subject to obtaining listed planning consent. Currently the first floor provides two bedrooms and a substantial bathroom but it is thought that a third bedroom could be created with some rearrangement, again subject to listed planning consent. A patio garden lies to the rear with separate shared access to the High Street. The house is located between two very quiet business premises, which means that the property is very peaceful, particularly at night.
Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. 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. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.
(All measurements are approximate)
Wooden double doors open to:
A generous hallway with painted brick faced wall and exposed structural timbers. Door to:
An irregular shape and having light points and good ceiling height.
A well proportioned room with large open fireplace with tiled hearth. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers and boarded floor. Large sash window and wall light points. Door and step up to:
Custom made oak cabinets with solid oak worktops and tiled splashback Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four ring electric hob and eye-level double oven. Space and plumbing point for washing machine and a dishwasher. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Part glazed door to rear patio, stairs to first floor and opening to:
Fireplace with brick hearth. Exposed ceiling timbers and boarded floor. Door and steps down to the hallway.
Access to loft via a pull down ladder. The loft is a substantial space and apart from providing excellent storage may provide an opportunity to accommodate additional accommodation. Listed planning consent will need to be obtained in order to do so.
A generous double bedroom with boarded floor and exposed timber ceiling beam and wall timbers. Fireplace with Victorian cast iron grate and wooden mantelpeice.
With a boarded floor and exposed ceiling beam.
Roll-top bath, pedestal washbasin and WC. Heated towel rack. Boarded floor.
A patio garden lies to the rear with a newly erected pergola supporting climbing plants. A shared doorwaty to the rear of the patio provides access to a communal passageway that leads out to the High Street.
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating.
South Oxfordshire District Council. 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton, OX14 4SB. Email: info@southoxon.gov.uk Tel: 01235 422422
Band D
Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
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