This lovely period cottage probably dates from the late18th century and has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and remodelling. In addition a contemporary styled ground floor extension has provided a large entrance hall together with an open plan family kitchen and dining room with vaulted roof that opens to the garden.
A sizeable sitting room with inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling and oak boarded floor is the centrepeice of the property. On the first floor there is a large master suite with bathroom and a further double bedrooms.
There is a ground floor bath/shower room as well as a study or occasional. bedroom. A parking bay lies alongside the approach and in addition there is a single garage and further parking space. The cottage enjoys a sizeable south-east facing garden and is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in the centre of the villagehe close to the impressive parish church and the well-regarded public house, The Leathern Bottel.
Planning permission has been obtained for a further extension and alterations and copies of the plans are available on request.
Lewknor is a particularly lovely village situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills and within a designated conservation area. There are beautiful walks in all directions and the area is popular with ramblers and bird watchers. The village has an historic 12th century church, public house and a successful primary school. The town of Watlington is only two and a half miles distant while the proximity of the M.40 provides easy access to the Midlands, London and the regional business centres of Oxford and High Wycombe. The Oxford Tube coach service, operating between London and Oxford, is within 5 minutes walk of the property and this stop also serves airport buses to both Heathrow and Gatwick.
An unmade shared driveway provides access to this cottage and its immediate neighbours. A parking bay lies alongside the enclosed lawned approach to the cottage. Adjacent is a detached garage fronted by a further parking bay.
A sizeable south-east facing garden lies to the rear enclosed by close-boarded fencing and heavily planted borders. A small paved terrace extends from the back back of the cottage with steps up to an extended lawn. There is gated side-path allowing access to the front of the property.
Mains Services: Electricity / Water / Drainage.
Heating: LPG gas heating.
Local Authority : South Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band D
EPC Rating: G
Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000
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