Property description

Wallingford market town six miles, Didcot mainline station four miles, A34 five miles, M4 junction 12 thirteen miles,
(All distances are approximate)

1960 sq ft / 182 m² aprox. Acreage – 0.195 acres/ 0.079 ha approx

A large and very attractive Victorian semi-detached house, which has been imaginatively and sympathetically extended by the present owners to provide flexible family accommodation.

The positioning of 10 Spring Lane and its attached neighbour means visually neither property are aware of each other and their respective gardens run away from the building on opposite sides, giving both properties seclusion.

Set in a charming location within the heart of the village in a peaceful lane, amidst a scattering of other period properties. Aston Upthorpe has a thriving village community with nearby village hall and recreation ground.

The village is one of the most sought after of the Downland villages and it is very unusual for a property of this age and quality to come onto the open market. Dudley Singleton and Daughter sold this property to the present owner some 27 years ago.

Spring Lane is within easy walking distance to the local garage, the Sweet Olive gastro-pub which serves splendid French food, good beer and wine. The property enjoys the south-westerly sun with a large patio for summer dining and entertaining, overlooking and bounded by a wild flower meadow. There is car parking for a number of cars within a large gravel driveway area and there is room to construct a garage if so required, subject to local authority planning permission.

Special features :

*Attractive informal gardens * The unusually large kitchen/dining room, well fitted with an extensive range of high and low level cupboard and drawer units with a central island, with a granite work surface and cupboards under, together with basket drawers for vegetables and a breakfast bar area * Fitted ceramic twin bowl, single drainer sink unit by Villeroy & Boch, wide hard wood working surfaces. * Fitted Brittania cooking range with six gas rings, two ovens and a stainless steel extractor hood over, fitted Miele dishwasher * Attractive tiled flooring throughout * French doors opening directly onto the southerly facing patio *

*Light and very spacious sitting room , with solid oak flooring, high beamed ceiling and large windows overlooking the front garden * There is a large original open fireplace on a raised brick hearth * Direct walk-through access opens on to the original front entrance and covered lobby, now rarely used and housing the central heating boiler * French doors leading into the light and airy garden room/dining room constructed by the present owners with plenty of windows, with a door leading directly onto the patio area and garden * Lots of light afforded by the lantern sky light *
*The room features an attractive Oak framed and glazed lantern roof light and tiled floor this is a very pretty feature in keeping with the Victorian period, not very generally seen in period orangeries *

*At the far west side of the property there is another large light room with French doors and vaulted ceiling, leading on to the south-facing patio and garden this room is currently used as a study * Being adjacent to the downstairs cloakroom, a shower room could easily be installed and therefore this room could be used as bedroom 4 if desired *

*The first floor has three double bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom and shower to the master bedroom, and a family bathroom with shower *

Schools: There are excellent schooling facilities within the area including a highly regarded primary school at Blewbury and South Moreton which are both within easy driving distance with a school bus pick up in Aston Tirrold, The European School, Cranford House at Moulsford and Moulsford Preparatory School for Boys. Wallingford schools include Wallingford School for secondary education, Fir Tree School for 7-11 age group, St John`s Primary School, St Nicholas Nursery School. Easy access to Abingdon Boys School, St Helen`s & St Katherine`s, Radley College, The Dragon Preparatory School, St Edwards School, Summerfields, Cothill, The Oratory School and The Oratory Preparatory School, Bradfield College and Pangbourne College.

Local Facilities: Easy walking distance to the village church and the highly regarded Gastro restaurant and public house, The Sweet Olive that also has a small shop open during the day selling cakes, bread and croissants. Easy walking distance to the recreation ground which serves and active football and cricket team. There is a useful garage for car servicing just around the corner. There is an excellent Waitrose in Wallingford, a Tesco`s and Sainsbury`s in Didcot. Wallingford is a fine old market town on the River Thames with lots of specialist shops and restaurants. The Downs and The Ridgeway with some wonderful walking country are also within walking distance.

This is wonderful riding country, there are gallops on the Downs, lots of bridle paths and footpaths through unbelievably beautiful countryside.

Easy access to Didcot Parkway, mainline station to London Paddington taking approximately 50 minutes.
Didcot mainline train station to London Paddington (approx 45 mins) and Oxford (approx. 12 mins). Easy access to the A34, M40 and the M4 Junction 13 Newbury. Many residents commute to London, if they wish to use the M4 and gain access to Heathrow it is a 25-minute drive to Junction 12, which cuts out the M4 loop between Junctions 12 and 13, and is a very simple and unobstructed route. Cholsey station is also just up the road, which also gives a link to London.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION: 3/4 bedrooms, bathroom, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, sitting room, dining room/garden room, entrance lobby, large kitchen/dining room, bedroom 4/ study/ family room, rear entrance with lobby, utility room, cloakroom, garden stores, large car parking area, large flag stoned patio.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS: Pretty informal and secluded gardens with well-maintained lawns and shrubberies.

DIRECTIONS: From the offices of Dudley Singleton & Daughter turn right; proceed in the direction of Streatley, after passing through Streatley traffic lights, turn left onto the Wantage Road, proceed along this road towards Blewbury looking for a sign to Aston Tirrold – take the second sign to Aston Tirrold on your right. Proceed along this road, round a sharp right and left hand bend, the church will be found on your right, the turning for number 10 is directly opposite the Old School House. If you come to the end of the lane with a give way sign and 30 mph notice – you have gone too far.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.

POST CODE: OX11 9EH

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Tax: Band E

Viewing by arrangement with vendor`s agent, Dudley Singleton & Daughter, No. 1 Station Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AN.
Tel: 0118 984 2662
Fax: 0118 984 5490

E-mail: info@singletonanddaughter.co.uk

London Office: Cashel House, 15 Thayer Street, London, W1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Dudley Singleton & Daughter for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that:
1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. No responsibility is assumed for the accuracy of individual items. We relied upon our own brief inspection and information supplied to us by the vendors. (i) The description, including photographs of the property and its contents, are intended to be a guide only rather than a detailed and accurate report and inventory. (ii) Floor plans, measurements, areas and distances are intended to be approximately only. (iii) Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to check measurements. The position of bathroom fittings as shown on the plan is indicative only – sizes, shapes and the exact locations may differ. Wall thicknesses, together with window and door sizes are approximate only and window and door openings are shown without frame details. (iv) Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current and no assumption should be made that any contents shown in them are included in the sale.
2. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them:
3. No person in the employment of Dudley Singleton & Daughter has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the Vendor.
4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or surveyor.


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

Property Features :

• Victorian semi-detached
• Large kitchen/dining room
• Pretty garden room with lantern roof light
• Period features
• Three double bedrooms
• Study/ bedroom 4
• Beautiful landscaped gardens
• Ample parking