Property description
A Grade II Listed thatched stone Cottage in a very sought after part of the old village on the junction of Queen Street and Newland Street. The current owner has undertaken various sympathetic improvements to the Cottage during her ownership that includes the reconfiguration of the first floor to incorporate an En-Suite Shower, a new Bathroom and a third Bedroom. Other improvements include a replacement boiler (2007) for the gas central heating, a Kitchen upgrade with terracotta tiled floor and integrated appliances, replacement double glazed windows and door in the Family Room extension and the installation of a modern fire alarm system and electric consumer unit (2013). The property has considerable character with exposed timbers on show throughout, exposed thatch on the pitched roof the Utility/Store, some leaded windows and lovely Suffolk latch doors throughout the first floor. Outside there is a delightful enclosed cottage garden with open fronted store and the rare advantage of car-port parking for one car. Cobden has a unique charm all of its own and enjoys a fantastic location in what's widely considered one of the best parts of the village close to all local facilities. We strongly recommend viewing.
VIEWING
By prior appointment through Abbey Properties. Contact the Eynsham office on 01865 880697.
DIRECTIONS
From our office proceed east along the High Street and take the turning on your left to Queen Street. Continue to the end of the road and Cobden is the last property on your left, sitting on the junction with Newland Street.
DESCRIPTION
A Grade II Listed thatched stone Cottage in a very sought after part of the old village on the junction of Queen Street and Newland Street. The current owner has undertaken various sympathetic improvements to the Cottage during her ownership that includes the reconfiguration of the first floor to incorporate an En-Suite Shower, a new Bathroom and a third Bedroom. Other improvements include a replacement boiler (2007) for the gas central heating, a Kitchen upgrade with terracotta tiled floor and integrated appliances, replacement double glazed windows and door in the Family Room extension and the installation of a modern fire alarm system and electric consumer unit (2013). The property has considerable character with exposed timbers on show throughout, exposed thatch on the pitched roof the Utility/Store, some leaded windows and lovely Suffolk latch doors throughout the first floor. Outside there is a delightful enclosed cottage garden with open fronted store and the rare advantage of car-port parking for one car. Cobden has a unique charm all of its own and enjoys a fantastic location in what's widely considered one of the best parts of the village close to all local facilities. We strongly recommend viewing.
LOCATION
Eynsham is a sought after West Oxfordshire village with an excellent range of local facilities and an excellent daily bus service into both Oxford and Witney, each some 6 miles distant. Amenities in the village include CO-OP and Spar shops, Butcher, Bakery, Greengrocer, Off-Licence, Post Office, Electrical shop, Library, three Churches, modern Health Centre, Hairdressers, Gym, Coffee shops, Indian Restaurant and a handful of traditional pubs. The village also has Toddler groups, a Primary School, and the highly reputable Bartholomew Secondary School. The community is buoyed by sports clubs and societies catering for all age groups and interests.
THE ACCOMMODATION
On the Ground Floor
Hall
Staircase to first floor, exposed beams, leaded window to garden.
Cloakroom
WC, wash basin.
Kitchen
A charming country style kitchen with Belfast sink, solid oak drainer and worktops, built-in fridge, freezer and washing machine, integrated electric oven and hob, cupboard housing 'Worcester' gas fired boiler (installed 2007), shelved recess, crockery cupboard, deep larder cupboard with cold slab housing gas and electric meters, modern consumer unit and fire alarm controls, terracotta tiled floor, leaded window to garden and window to Queen Street. A water softener is negotiable.
Utility Room
Pitched thatch roof with exposed timbers, single drainer sink and base unit, worktop with storage under, exposed stone and tiled floor, window to Queen Street with tiled sill. Stable door to garden.
Sitting Room
A lovely L-Shaped room with exposed beams and secondary glazed windows onto Queen Street with tiled sills. Open fireplace with log store, recessed book shelving, tiled floor and some flagstones. Wide opening to:-
Dining/Family Room
A bright and spacious room with glazed doors and double glazed windows overlooking the garden, leaded window to Newland Street with deep tiled sill, skylight.
On the First Floor
Landing
Ledged & braced doors with Suffolk latches to all rooms, exposed timbers, window with deep sill.
Bedroom
Exposed roof timbers and floorboards, windows to Queen Street, deep recess either side of large chimney breast, access to roof space.
Bedroom
Exposed roof timbers, windows to Queen Street, access to roof space.
En-Suite Shower
Modern white suite of tiled shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, tiled floor, useful shelved towel/linen store into recess, underfloor heating panel.
Bedroom
Leaded window with views along Newland Street, exposed timbers, access to roof space.
Bathroom
White suite of panelled bath with period style shower mixer tap, period style pedestal basin, WC, heated towel rail, leaded window with views along Newland Street, exposed roof timbers, underfloor heating panel.
OUTSIDE
The Garden
Gated access from the car-port leads to a delightful walled Cottage garden enjoying a westerly aspect. There is a useful open fronted wood store/potting shed at one end, well stocked flower beds, a small area of lawn and a patio shaded by a mature pear tree. The garden is enclosed along one side by a high stone wall.
Car-Port
Car-port parking for one car. Outside light and gated access to the garden.
COUNCIL TAX
West Oxfordshire District Counicl - Band F.
Property Features :
- Excellent Old Village Location
- Original Period Features
- Car-Port Parking
- Secluded Garden
- 3 Bedrooms (En-Suite Shower)
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