Property description
A thatched three bedroom Grade II listed semi-detached cottage, located at the end of a no through road in the desirable village of Stanford In the Vale. The property has an abundance of charm with a wood burning stove set in an exposed brick fireplace and timber beams throughout. The current vendor has carefully renovated the property in parts in keeping with the charm and character. Lining the front of the property are planted flower beds with on road parking available. To the rear is a paved garden and outbuilding with power perfect for storage. No onward Chain, EPC not required.
LOCAL INFORMATION Stanford in the Vale is an appealing and thriving downland village in the arresting Vale of the White Horse forming part of South Oxfordshire, famous for its ancient prehistoric chalk horse on the South Downs where, it is also believed, St George slayed the dragon. Situated midway between market towns Wantage 6 miles and Faringdon 5 miles, easily accessible from the A417, the village itself caters for day-to-day needs with a modern supermarket, post office, popular primary school and pre-school, village hall and two traditional public houses. Both Wantage and Faringdon offer a further comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities as well as a variety of regular markets and in addition there is a pleasing variety of restaurants and gastro pubs within the surrounding area. The city of Oxford 16 miles and the commercial centre of Swindon 15 miles are easily accessed via the A420, and Oxford and Didcot 17 miles have mainline train services to London (Paddington) in under 1 hour. There is an excellent selection of both state and private education within the locality including Radley College, Abingdon School, St Helen & St Katherine and The Manor Prep, Cokethorpe, St Hughs, Ferndale Prep, St Edwards. Well regarded comprehensive schools at Wantage and Faringdon. Heathrow Airport circa 1.2 hours. Outdoor pursuits locally include golf courses Frilford Heath and Carswell, near Faringdon and equestrian centres at neighbouring Goosey and Gainfield.
ACCOMMODATION Accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Lounge with a wood burning stove set in a inglenook fireplace with stairs leading to the master bedroom and middle bedroom. There is a kitchen with a separate utility room and a door to the back garden, bathroom, dining room providing access to bedroom two with a cast iron range (no longer in use) which is believed to be over two hundred years old.
OUTSIDE SPACE The property is located on a quiet no through lane with on road parking and mature flower beds to the front. The majority of the rear garden is paved with a covered lean-to which is currently used to store wood. A small brick built outbuilding has been split into two rooms for storage purposes with the benefit of power.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Vale of White Horse County Council
Council Tax Band - E
Oil fired boiler
IMPORTANT NOTE * When you apply for a tenancy there will be fees to pay - ask our branch staff or visit our website
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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 :
- Period property
- Village location
- Wood burning stove in the lounge
- Thatched cottage
- Close to amenities