Property description
A beautifully presented four bedroom period cottage nestled in the heart of this highly desirable Oxfordshire village. The property has been tastefully refurbished and enhanced throughout and wonderfully balances period features, whilst comfortably accommodating today's modern day living space requirements and needs.
Accommodation includes: Ground Floor; Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast, bathroom. First floor; master bedroom with ensuite, three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Regrettably pets are not permitted.
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 the 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; Vets and additional shops (Supermarket; Butchers; Greengrocer / Florist; Newsagent; 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 Part glazed stained glass door leads to a U-shaped entrance hall with door to rear, staircase to the first floor, and doors to bathroom and sitting room.
The sitting room/dining room is front aspect with a stunning feature Inglenook brick fireplace with cast iron hood, exposed beams to walls and ceiling, and doors to family room and kitchen. The family room is rear aspect with glazed door onto the garden. The kitchen/breakfast is front aspect and has been re fitted with a matching range of wall and base units, black granite work surfaces with island, integrated appliances including wine fridge. To complete the ground floor there is a re-fitted family bathroom.
To the first floor the master bedroom is front aspect and fitted with a range of hand made wardrobes, and door to an ensuite shower room. The ensuite is contemporary in design with natural stone tiling to the walls. There are three further bedrooms and a superb family shower room.
SERVICES All mains services, gas fired central heating with combination boiler.
LOCAL AUTHORITY South Oxfordshire District Council. 01491 823000. Council Tax Band E.
OUTSIDE Timber gates lead to a block paved driveway providing off road parking, steps lead up to an enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn with a raised decked terrace, flower ands shrub beds and borders. Outside tap and lighting.
Seven Day Service As part of our unique service to all our clients, we are open to arrange viewings and valuations throughout the week. Call your nearest office - Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun (telephone service only) 10am-3pm.
Disclaimer These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
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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Property Features :
- Four Bedroom Period House
- Central Village Location
- Immaculate Presentation
- Many period Features
- Large re-fitted Kitchen/Breakfast