3 bed Semi-Detached

Robinson Sherston

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£375,000

3 bed Semi-Detached

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Contact:

01491 614000

BR/BA:

3 BR, 1 BA

Location:

Watlington, Oxon

Description:

A delightful three bedroom period cottage of considerable charm tucked away in a quiet setting off the High Street with a south facing garden and planning consent to extend the accommodation

Description
THE HALF COTTAGE
10 DAVENPORT PLACE
WATLINGTON
OXFORDSHIRE

M40 (Jct. 6) 21/2 miles
Henley-on-Thames 10 miles Wallingford 8 miles

A delightful three bedroom period cottage of considerable charm tucked away
in a quiet setting off the High Street with a south facing garden
and planning consent to extend the accommodation

Sitting Room * Dining Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Conservatory * 3 Bedrooms * Bathroom
South Facing Garden * Gas Central Heating
Planning Consent to Extend the Accommodation

GUIDE: FREEHOLD

Description:
The cottage occupies a quiet setting adjacent to public gardens but is only fifty yards from all the facilities of the High Street. It has painted rendered elevations under a slate roof and is thought to date from 1806, with later additions. There is a sizeable south facing garden. The interior is most attractive and includes two fireplaces, exposed beams and structural timbers. Prospective purchasers may wish to note that there is planning consent to provide a large family kitchen with addional bedroom and bathroom. Plans and consent are available from the agents.

Location:
Watlington is an historic and attractive market town at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Apart from an ample range of local shops, facilities include a public library, schools, surgery and sports amenities. Junction 6 of the M40 is within a few miles of the town providing easy access to the Midlands, London and the regional business centres of Oxford and High Wycombe.

The accommodation is arranged as follows:
(All measurements are approximate)

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance: Sliding door to:

Conservatory: 26'0 x 6'7 (7.92m x 2.01m) Timber framed and extending the full width of the cottage. Fitted shelving to both ends with plumbing point and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a fine south-facing outlook to the garden. Part glazed panel door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 13'3 x 9'1 (4.04m x 2.77m) Recently fitted wood faced wall and floor cabinets comprising cupboards, drawers and shelves with steel fittings. Granite effect worktops with surface lighting and terracotta tile splashbacks. Four ring halogen hob with steel extractor hood over and steel finished oven and grill below. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Small breakfast bar with granite effect top. Space for refrigerator/freezer and plumbing point and space for dishwasher. Radiator cover with carved detailing and ceiling mounted halogen spotlights. Latch door to the sitting room and a further latch door to:

Dining Room: 11'6 x 9'1 (3.51m x 2.77m) A bright south facing room with fine outlook to the garden. A glazed panel door with glazed side panels leads into the conservatory. Open fireplace with carved wooden mantelpiece and raised granite style hearth.

Sitting Room: 18'1 x 10'10 (5.51m x 3.30m) A room of considerable character with beamed ceiling and large fireplace (currently sealed) with carved 'Adam' style mantelpiece with marble slips and granite hearth. Glazed antique cabinet to recess with internal lighting and glass shelving. Fitted book and display shelves and understairs storage cupboard. Wall light points, TV and telephone points.

FIRST FLOOR

Galleried Landing: With wall light point. Latch door to:

Bedroom 2: 13'3 x 9'2 (4.04m x 2.79m) With fine south facing outlook over the garden and public gardens beyond. Fitted double wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving. Also housing a wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. Latch door to:

Study/Bedroom 3: 11'5 x 9'2 (3.48m x 2.79m) South facing with fine outlook over the garden to the public gardens beyond. Approached from bedroom 2

Bathroom: Recently fitted with marble effect tile walls and splashbacks. Large fitted wall mirror with marble effect mounting. Tile panel enclosed bath with overhead Aqualisa shower fitting, rail and curtain. Low flush WC and pedestal washbasin. Recessed halogen downlights.

Bedroom 1: 11'2 x 11'0 (3.40m x 3.35m) With part vaulted ceiling and recessed window openings to chimney breast recess. Exposed wall roof timbers. Wall light points.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a footpath from the High Street to a picket gate and pathway to the front door.

Garden: 50' x 43' (approx) (15m x 14m) A south facing garden lies to the rear enclosed by mature hedgerows and close-boarded fencing. An expanse of lawn extends from the rear of the cottage with herbaceous borders. There are a wide variety of shrubs and plants. Two timber framed storage sheds.

Planning: Planning consent has been obtained to build a two storey and single storey extensions providing 3 or 4 bedroom accommodation with 2 bathrooms and 3 reception rooms including an open plan kitchen/family room. A copy of the consent and drawings may be obtained from Robinson Sherston or downloaded from SODC. Ref: PO8/E1349

Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating.

Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000

Council Tax: Tax band: D.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the SOLE AGENTS Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614000.

Directions: From junction 6 of the M.40 proceed south on the B4009 towards Watlington. On entering the town take the second turning on your right into the High Street and park near the bottom of the road close to the war memorial. Take the pedestrian footpath ,signed Davenport Place, adjacent to 'The Granary' antiques and the property will be found on your right after some 50 yards.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Dishwasher, Fireplace, Refrigerator, Storage, TV, Washer Dryer

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01491 614000

Posted:

March 19 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01491 614000