Property description
A three bedroom detached property located in the heart of the popular village of Benson. The original part of the house dates back to 1700s with a later extension. There is a private rear garden, detached single garage and a separate home office / studio. Accommodation includes sitting room, dining room, kitchen, WC, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. EPC Rating E
LOCAL INFORMATION The Village dates back to Anglo Saxon times; the centre is a conservation area together with many historic buildings. From the 18th Century the village grew famous as a main stop for coaches between Oxford and London. There are numerous old coaching Inns and Pubs in the village that have now been converted to houses. There is easy access from Benson to the M40; M4; main line railway stations and Heathrow Airport. Located midway between Oxford and Reading, Benson is a friendly village, which benefits from a Medieval Parish Church; School; Village Hall; Doctors Surgery; Library; Vets and additional shops (Supermarket; Butchers; Greengrocer / Florist; chemist; Petrol Station); Marina & Riverfront Cafe and two Pubs. Local information and Club/Society details are readily available in the local monthly magazine - The Benson Bulletin and at least two books have been written about Benson's history. There are numerous walks and cycle rides from the village: including south along the Thames to Wallingford (over Benson Lock) and north to Shillingford and Dorchester. There is easy access to the surrounding villages, country pubs and also the hills and woods of the Chilterns.
ACCOMMODATION Accessed via the side entrance, wooden door leads to kitchen with utility area and downstairs WC. Matching wall mounted and base units with laminated worktops. Freestanding range style cooker with 6 gas burner hob and dual oven. Space and plumbing for white goods. Door to dining room with original tiled floor and side aspect. Fireplace with electric style wood burner. Study area and stairs to first floor. Sitting room with front aspect, bricked fireplace with wood burner. Original stripped wooden floor and original front door with stained glass panel (agent's note: this door is not used). First floor comprises: master bedroom with side aspect and fitted wardrobes, two further single bedrooms with front and side aspects. Family bathroom to the rear of the property with bath and overhead shower.
OUTSIDE SPACE Property is approached via timber gate to the rear of the house. Garden laid mainly to lawn with patio area and decking. The house benefits from off street parking and a detached garage (there is parking for approximately 4 cars). There is also a store room and separate studio which would be ideal as a home office / artist studio.
GARAGE Detached single garage with loft space for added storage.
PLANNING PERMISSION There is lapsed planning permission to replace the rear extension with a 2 storey extension providing larger kitchen, downstairs shower room and bed 4 with ensuite WC to the first floor.
SODC reference: http://www.southoxon.gov.uk/ccm/support/Main.jsp?MODULE=ApplicationDetails&REF=P07/W1103
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Gas fired central heating, mains drainage. South Oxfordshire District Council 01491 823000. Tax Band E
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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.
Property Features :
- Detached property
- Three bedrooms
- Central village location
- Off street parking and detached garage
- Separate home office