Property description
A delightful 5 bedroom Grade II Listed Georgian farmhouse dating back to c.1796, with grounds extending to c.3.2 acres.
Reception hall, 5 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, Amdega conservatory, utility, 5 double bedrooms (3 ensuite), family bathroom, loft area, cellar, garage, workshop, heated swimming pool, walled gardens and paddock c.3 acres.
SITUATION Shillingford Farmhouse is situated in the Thames-side South Oxfordshire hamlet of Shillingford, home to the
Shillingford Bridge Hotel and Shillingford Bridge, a fine C19 three-arched stone bridge. Local amenities in
the adjacent village of Warborough include a village shop, primary school, church and The Six Bells Public
House. The larger market town of Wallingford is approximately 3 miles away which offers a full selection
of amenities including both Primary and Secondary schooling, a selection of shops, restaurants and other
public amenities. Recreational and sporting facilities include Hadden Hill Golf Course, The Springs Golf Club
and Huntercombe Golf Club. The area is serviced by numerous private schools.
Shillingford offers excellent commuter access to the M40, M4 and the A34. Access to London is very
convenient with the M40(J6) situated c.10 miles away. There is a fast and regular train service from Didcot
Parkway into London Paddington in around 43 minutes as well as reading & Oxford.
Oxford is c.10 miles away with extensive shopping and recreational facilities and an excellent selection of
schools. There is a regular bus service into Oxford City centre from Shillingford.
DESCRIPTION Shillingford Farmhouse is a charming and substantial Grade II listed Georgian country house positioned on a quiet no through road in the much sought after village of Shillingford surrounded by beautiful countryside and far reaching views towards Dorchester. The property retains many original period features including sash
windows, tiled flooring and turned balusters.The property boasts flexible accommodation throughout with well proportioned rooms.
On the ground floor the central front door opens onto the entrance hall with original tiled flooring, doors to principal ground floor rooms and stairs to first floor accommodation. To the left of the hallway is a dual aspect drawing room with original sash windows, large C19 canted bay window with cast-iron ornamental cresting, feature fireplace with ornate wooden surround and French doors leading onto the walled garden. To the right there is a dual aspect dining room also with sash windows, oak floorboards and open fireplace. The hallway leads through to the farmhouse kitchen/ breakfast room with oil fired Aga, butler sink, kitchen island and a matching range of wall mounted and base units. Opposite the kitchen is the sitting room/snug with imposing inglenook fireplace and side door leading onto the paved patio. There is also a door leading down to the cellar. The rear hallway leads to the impressive 35ft Amdega conservatory with views over and access to the walled garden through the French doors. Off the rear hallway there is a separate side entrance, guest cloakroom, utility room and larder. Towards the back of the property there is also a spacious home office with vaulted ceiling overlooking the driveway, separate gym with double doors and steps down leading to the outdoor heated swimming pool, further guest cloakroom and additional storage.
On the first floor there are 5 well-proportioned double bedrooms all leading off the central hallway. 4 of the bedrooms have ensuites and there is a further family bathroom. There is also a staircase leading
up into a spacious loft with windows, which could be converted into usable accommodation subject to the necessary planning consents. The layout of the rooms is shown in detail on the floorplan.
The property sits to the front of the plot and is bordered by white cast iron railings. It enjoys two private walled lawned gardens with established borders and mature trees on either side of the house.
The left hand garden boasts an imposing central cedar tree and enjoys two separate patio areas perfect for al fresco dining with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and adjoining paddock of approx. 2.25 acres. To the right hand side of the house there is a gravelled driveway with space for several vehicles as well as a garage and workshop. There is also an outdoor heated swimming pool with plant room.
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