Property description

Why we like it:
Set well back from the road with large mature gardens, this individual detached house offers ample space for growing family with the proportions reminiscent of a period house, arranged over three floors with a total of seven bedrooms. Within a short stroll of Wallingford`s centre and near the River in one of the most sought after locations in Wallingford.The plot is a good size and measures 0.38 acres in total.

What it offers:
Approached through a porch with Georgian style columns into the large formal reception hall with galleried staircase and doors off to all principal reception rooms. The drawing room which measure in excess of 28ft has a period fireplace with carved surround and a gas flame effect fireplace, the ceiling heights are excellent and there are windows to the front and overlooking the garden at the rear. Across the hall is a separate dining room with windows to the front. The kitchen/dining room is light and airy with windows and French doors to the garden, fitted with white `Poggenpohl` wall and base cabinets with built in oven and hob. There is space for a dining table and chairs with access to the garden. There is a useful utility room with personal door to the side. On the first floor the galleried landing looks over the reception hall and there are stairs up to the second floor. The master bedroom overlooks the rear garden and features a large walk in dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom with separate shower room. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, one with an en-suite cloakroom/wc, all the bedrooms have built in wardrobes. On the second floor there is a large landing and three further bedrooms.

The house is set well back from the road with a sweeping driveway to the front providing ample car parking, the driveway leads around to the side of the house to the detached double garage with pitched roof and inspection pit. To the rear of the house is a wide paved terrace leading onto an expanse of lawn with a long herbaceous border along one side, there are various mature trees including silver birch, the garden is enclosed by hedges and fencing. There is a detached outbuilding. The gardens extend in total to approximately 0.37 acres.

The Location:
Originally a walled Saxon town on the Thames the remains of Wallingford`s town walls can still be seen today. The remains of the Castle can also be seen from the Castle Gardens. Wallingford is a thriving market town. The centre is a major conservation area with fine examples of churches and architecture dating back to the 14th century. The landscape from the River Thames is officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The streets with their variety of small shops, pubs and restaurants, the antique shops in the Lamb Arcade, and the parks, commons and gardens make it a very pleasant town. There is a Waitrose Supermarket and firm talk of a Morrisons supermarket coming in the future. The Country Market is held every Friday in the Regal Centre and the farmers Market is held every third Tuesday in the Market Place. The Corn Exchange is the home of Wallingford`s cinema and theatre, producing a wide variety of productions throughout the year. Three primary schools and a highly regarded High School which is also a sports academy. Wallingford is within easy reach of both the M40 and the M4 and only 15 miles from Oxford. The town has two nursery`s a primary and secondary level schooling, and a full range of leisure facilities and sports groups.

EPC Rating: D

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.