Property description
Description:
This charming Grade Two listed family home of classic double fronted symmetrical design dating back to the 17th century with later additions offers a great deal of space in large rooms with plenty of natural light. The recently fitted kitchen/breakfast room with walk-in larder has 2 Bosch ovens, an AEG hob & Rangemaster extractor fan. There is also a back-lit feature glass-top well. The lounge has a large wood burning open fireplace & French doors leading to an enclosed courtyard & deep bay windows to the front. Most of the principal rooms further benefit from original exposed wooden beams.
The dining room has a deep bay window to the front double French doors to the side, leading to a BBQ area & the garden. Steps from the hallway lead down to the wine cellar. Upstairs, the principal bedroom has an en suite dressing area & bathroom. French doors from this room open onto a private roof terrace & steps lead down to the the swimming pool & gardens.The bathrooms have recently been upgraded. A substantial loft room,almost 30 feet in length, with good ceiling height & well lit by velux windows offers further scope for expansion. In the garden, offering secondary accommodation, is a self-contained annexe,currently arranged to provide a fifth bedroom.
Situation & Plot
High House sits in mature & well maintained gardens in an elevated position in the heart of this village overlooking the famous watercress beds. There is ample car parking on the driveway & a detached double garage & workshop lie to the left of the property. To the right, walls on three sides surround the energy efficient heated swimming pool (36ft x 18ft) with large patio area. A sloped area of lawn leads to the kitchen garden, two stables, tack room & paddocks totalling 6 acres. These fenced & watered fields offer direct access on to an extensive network of bridleways & local countryside.
This house offers the opportunity to further extend to create a stunning home on a good sized plot with equestrian facilities.
The Location:
The village offers a wealth of facilities for its size. It is well known for the famous watercress beds that lie opposite the house. Also, within easy walking distance there is a thriving pub, The Shepherds Hut, a successful community village shop, a flourishing primary school founded in 1437 & an active church which dates back to the 14th Century. There is a well equipped recreation ground & cricket green & excellent walks & biking trails from Ewelme into the Chilterns. The nearby town of Wallingford provides more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, including Waitrose. Henley-on-Thames is not more than 15 mins drive & Oxford City Centre can be reached within half an hour.
Services:
The property is Grade Two listed and is exempt from an Energy Performance Certificate. There is Mains water connected to the property, electricity and drainage. oil fired central heating. high speed broadband available. there is no mains gas in the village.
Distances:
Wallingford 3 miles, Henley on Thames 11 miles: Oxford 14.5 Miles and M40 (Junction six) 7 miles. Didcot Parkway (50 mins London Paddington) 11 miles. Cholsey station. Moulsford and Cranford House c7.4 miles. Ortatory school c8.7 miles
Directions:
Proceed into Ewelme from Crowmarsh up Clacks Lane turn right and then immediately left drive down Day`s Lane ( an elevated position enjoying a view over the village) proceed into the village turning left along the High Street proceed through the village along the High Street past the village pond on the right and village hall. Continue for approximately 300 yards where High house is on high ground opposite to the Watercress beds. The postcode is OX10 6HQ.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Purchasers must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.