This charming cottage is thought to be of 18th century origin and its south-east facing facade ensures that all the rooms have excellent natural lighting. A small but well-stocked garden sits to the front and flank of the cottage and there are also two adjacent private parking bays. The interior has much character and displays some of the original features of the earlier building. The sitting room has French doors opening to the garden and there is a generous kitchen/breakfast room with dining room adjacent. On the first floor the principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The location of the cottage is particularly appealing as it is in a private setting well away from the public road and yet no more than 50 yards from the library. shops and other facilities of the High Street.
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.
The property is approached via a shared gravel driveway that leads to two parking bays.
The principal area of garden lies to the flank of the cottage although it does extend to the approach as well. It has well stocked borders with a variety of shrubs and plants together with a paved terrace that extends from the French doors that lead out of the sitting room.
Two gravel surfaced private parking bays lie adjacent.
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
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