Property description
A delightful grade II listed 5 bedroom detached farmhouse of approx. 2,283 sq ft with fabulous character features, walled garden, off street parking and double garage, providing spacious and well proportioned accommodation in the heart of the historic village of Cuxham.
Accommodation summary: Reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room/dressing room, en suite shower room, cloakroom, utility room, walled garden, double garage with worshop/store and off street parking.
SITUATION
Cuxham is an attractive village only 1.5 miles to the west of Watlington. It comprises mainly period property and is a thriving small community with a parish church, cricket club and a pub (currently undergoing a transfer of ownership). The nearby town of Watlington is situated at the foot of the Chiltern escarpment and, as well as providing local shops, facilities include a public library, schools, medical and veterinary surgeries and sports amenities. Junction 6 of the M.40 is within 2 miles of the town providing easy access to London, the Midlands and the regional business centres of Oxford and High Wycombe. The Oxford Tube coach service, operating a 24 hour service between London and Oxford picks up and sets down at junction 6. A local bus company provides an hourly service via the village between Watlington and Oxford.
DESCRIPTION
An attractive grade II listed detached former farmhouse. Probably built in the late 18th century the house has an interior that displays much of the structural elements and features of the original building. There is a large inglenook fireplace and many of the rooms exhibit features such as exposed brick and stone walls, and most of the timber framework of the original structure. The five bedroom accommodation is arranged on three floors and includes two sizeable attic rooms. A two storey conversion of the attached former stable block provides a large reception hall with guest suite above. There is a lovely walled cottage garden to the rear and flank of the house and a detached garage with workshop/store. The property is contained within the Cuxham Conservation Area.