Property description
Situated in the quiet hamlet of Crocker End, Lawers is a very pretty period house clad in New England style weather boarding and climbing pink roses. The property, which it is believed dates from the 18th Century, has well-proportioned principal rooms, lots of storage and is light and spacious. The gardens are an integral part of the property and there are lovely views over the adjoining open parkland.
LOCATION The hamlet of Crocker End has a number of period and character properties set around a village green. As the lane is a no-through road, there is little passing traffic making it a wonderful environment for children or pets. Nearby Nettlebed village was famous for the production of tiles and bricks from the Middle Ages to 1938 and the last remaining kiln stands by the village green. There is a well-regarded farm shop and delicatessen, a Post Office and The White Hart Hotel and Restaurant. Henley-on-Thames (5 miles) has an excellent range of leisure and shopping facilities including a Waitrose, cafés, restaurants and specialist shops, with more comprehensive amenities available in Reading (9 miles). Both Henley and Reading Railway Stations have good services to London, Paddington (from 45 mins and 29 mins respectively) with Crossrail allowing direct access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow from 2019. The area is well served for schools, both state and private, including Shiplake College, Reading Blue Coat, The Oratory and Queen Annes in Caversham. Nettlebed is a stop-off point for the bus service to many of the state and public schools in the area including Moulsford Prep, Cranford House and Abingdon School. The M40 (j6) is about 8 miles distant with the M4 accessible via the A404M about 10 miles away. The surrounding countryside offers miles of outstanding walking and riding.
ACCOMMODATION An open brick and tile porch leads into the entrance hall and then to the light and airy sitting room. This is a double size room of some 21 with an open Jet Master wood burning fire and maple wood floor, a large window to the front and French windows leading to the terrace and front garden. The family/garden room has a wonderful full height window with window seat overlooking the garden and to the fields beyond. An archway leads into the spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cream painted wall and floor units, range cooker and double doors to the terrace and garden. There is a well-fitted utility room with walk-in pantry and a separate downstairs cloakroom. The dining room is across the hall from the kitchen and situated to the front of the house, this could be used as a playroom if preferred.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION Upstairs the master bedroom is double aspect having lovely views over the village green and there is a large en-suite bathroom. There are 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
OUTSIDE From the lane by the village green, a gated gravel drive leads to the parking area and single garage. The front gardens have hedges giving privacy and seclusion and a path leads to a South-facing paved terrace with dining area underneath a vine-covered pergola where French windows lead to the sitting room. Accessed from double doors in the kitchen, is a further paved terrace and a useful timber-clad brick outbuilding which could be a home office or playroom. Steps lead up to the garden which is mainly laid to lawn with richly planted flower borders, a small pond, shrubs and specimen trees. At the end of the garden is a charming summer house and there are far-reaching views over the adjoining parkland.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
South Oxfordshire District Council, 01491 823000.
Council Tax band G.
CONVEYANCING Through our in-house Conveyancing team, we can ensure ease and efficiency for a competitive, no-sale, no-fee quote. Visit www.davistate-conveyancing.co.uk for a quote today.
MORTGAGES Whether you`re a first time buyer or a current home owner; Davis Tate can provide you with access to Mortgage Advisors who can assist with professional advice.
Davis Tate Ltd is an introducer appointed representative of First Complete Ltd for purpose of the provision of advice in relation to mortgage and non investment insurance products. Mortgage and Protection advice is provided by LSLi Ltd t/a Embrace Mortgage Services, an appointed representative of First Complete Ltd. First Complete Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
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Property Features :
- Country and Riverside
- Peaceful location
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Garage and outbuilding
- Lovely gardens with views
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