5 bed cottage for sale

Abingdon Road, Tubney, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13

Description
Originally two 18th century cottages forming part of the Magdalen College estates at Tubney Woods, this charming house provides a lovely family home with much character throughout. A particular feature of the property is the beautifully kept mature gardens which provide a most attractive setting incorporating a summerhouse and an outdoor bar and sitting area. In addition, there is a double garage and a detached two storey studio with laundry room on the ground floor and an ideal studio/home office above accessed via an external staircase. The property has previously had planning permission granted (now lapsed) for a two storey extension at the rear of the house. Further information can be found on Vale of White Horse District Council Planning website.

The house provides spacious accommodation arranged over two floors. The front door opens to the reception hall with cloakroom, parquet flooring and stained glass windows providing an attractive entrance to the house. Situated at the rear, is the welcoming kitchen/family room with double doors opening to the dining room, being an ideal family and entertaining space The dining room with study/bedroom 6 off, is a particularly light room with a large lantern sky light and direct access to the garden. The sitting room is a charming room with large stone fireplace with wood burning stove, and the lovely feature of a panelled wall incorporating a hidden wine store. The first floor comprises five bedrooms and the family bathroom leading off the spacious landing with window seat and a range of cupboards providing excellent storage. The principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.

Outside
The property stands on the Northern boundary of its site of 0.81 acres The substantial and most attractive gardens are principally arranged with large areas of lawn, mature shrubs, a variety of trees and well stocked herbaceous borders. Within the garden is a summer house and a separate secluded sitting area with outside bar. The property is set back from the road and approached over a driveway leading to the house and the gated driveway providing ample parking for several cars.

Situation
Tubney lies 8 miles southwest of Oxford and is renowned for Frilford Heath Golf Club, with its three spectacular courses. Communications are excellent with the A34 just three miles away, giving dual carriageway access to the M40 and the M4. Didcot Parkway station, with a 40 minute inter-city service to London Paddington, is only 10 miles away. There are also a wide range of excellent schools in Oxford and Abingdon and Millets Farm Shop and several pubs and restaurants are within a short drive.

Directions
From the A420 take the turn to Tubney and Abingdon. Continue along this road and take the right hand driveway just before the village notice board and immediately after a thatch cottage. The property will be found at the end of this drive.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating.
Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Local Authority: Vale of White Horse
Council Tax: Band G
Broadband - according to Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile - According to Ofcom, there is likely to be outdoor coverage across all networks and indoor coverage from two providers.