Property description
A charming detached Grade II Listed period cottage, dating back to the late 17th Century boasting a wealth of character features throughout, situated in the heart of the village. Excellent local access into Oxford and to London and the Midlands via Js 6 and 7 of the M40.
Accommodation summary: Reception room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom. Attractive enclosed gardens and off street parking.
SITUATION The historic village of Chalgrove lies c.10 miles south-east of Oxford, between Stadhampton and Watlington and is within easy reach of the M40 and rail services to London and the Midlands. Rose Cottage is situated in the heart of the village. Chalgrove is a delightful village and has a lively community of about 3,000 people and offers a wide range of amenities including a primary school, GP surgery, a post office, grocery store, chemist, newsagent, pharmacy and florist, as well as three public houses.
M40 (J7) 6 miles, Wallingford 9.4 miles, Watlington 3.7 miles, Oxford 10 miles, Didcot (Mainline Station to London Paddington 45 minutes) 12 miles, Haddenham & Thame Parkway (Chiltern Railway to London Marylebone 38 minutes) 12.5 miles.
DESCRIPTION Rose Cottage is an attractive period detached thatched timber framed cottage dating back to c.1680, which has been beautifully maintained by its current owners. It is Grade II Listed with fabulous character features, including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace.
The ground floor accommodation features a living room with exposed beams and feature inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, which also services the adjoining dining room with beamed ceiling, both reception rooms benefit from newly fitted carpets. There is also a well-appointed kitchen fitted with a matching range of cream shaker style base and wall units with beech block work surfaces as well as a ground floor bathroom. Both the kitchen and bathroom benefit from underfloor heating.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms as laid out on the floorplan. The main bedroom is of generous size and both bedrooms benefit from fitted storage.
Externally there is a pretty, well stocked cottage garden to the front as well as a private south west facing courtyard area with raised beds to the side of the property, perfect for al fresco dining. The property is approached through a five bar gate onto a gravelled driveway providing off street parking for two cars.
SERVICES Electricity, main gas and water connected.