Moulsford, Wallingford, OX10

DESCRIPTION:

A substantial historic brick and flint residence located within the heart of the pretty riverside Oxfordshire village of Moulsford. The property was originally a cottage dating from approximately the 1630s, with subsequent Victorian extensions, therefore providing an eclectic mixture of characterful features from various time periods including original timber beams and inglenook fireplace integrating harmoniously with Victorian high ceilings and leaded glass windows. The property sits on a mature and secluded West facing plot in excess of 0.4 acres and also benefits from a modern detached double garage which provides potential to convert above if required (subject to usual permissions). The substantial accommodation as a whole approaches 3,000 square feet and includes: entrance hall, WC, reception hall, sitting room, drawing room, study/snug, kitchen/diner, family room, main bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms, family bathroom and double garage with utility. EPC Rating F.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Moulsford is a charming village beside the River Thames, just north of Streatley and south of Wallingford. The village has two private schools - Cranford House School and Moulsford Preparatory School, with a range of other private schools including Abingdon, Radley, and Bradfield within driving distance. Close by is The Beetle & Wedge Riverside Inn & Restaurant, from which the Thames Path can be accessed with miles of walking and boating on the Thames. Goring-on-Thames and Cholsey offer a mainline railway station with direct access to Reading, Oxford and London Paddington. The M4 junction 12 and the M40 J8 are both within easy access.

ACCOMMODATION

A hardwood front door leads into an entrance hall with a traditional WC. The entrance opens to a generous reception hall with polished wooden flooring, large traditional radiators and the staircase to the first floor. The oldest original room of the cottage is a comfortable sitting room with an inglenook fireplace fitted with a cast iron woodburner and original oven, exposed beams and woodwork and a door to the garden. There is also a Victorian drawing room with high ceilings and an ornately carved marble open fireplace, with original leaded glass windows and a door to the garden. A snug room/study leads to a large kitchen/diner, fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with a mix of granite and oak worktops, a triple size Aga, separate conventional double ovens and induction hob, integral dishwasher and space and plumbing for a washing machine and American style fridge/freezer. The kitchen has a door to the side, and also leads to a cozy family room with an open Victorian fireplace.

A gorgeous wooden staircase leads to a split landing. The main bedroom has ample built in wardrobes, a fireplace with original Victorian marble mantle and a large en-suite fitted with a traditional claw footed freestanding bath and a separate shower. The guest bedroom also has a Victorian fireplace and a feature alcove with window seat and built in storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a claw foot freestanding bath with shower above and an airing cupboard. (There is also access to a large boarded loft space). Positioned over the original part of the house are two further bedrooms, both with exposed beams.

OUTSIDE SPACE

A large sweeping gravelled drive provides ample off street parking leading to the garage. The front has a 'secret' garden that is encircled by mature bushes to provide a quiet escape. The landscaped garden is very secluded and private and is not overlooked from any direction. A brick garden wall opens to a flagstone patio seating area at the side which is West facing, with a small additional patio off the sitting room. The main garden at the rear faces South and is laid to level lawn. The garden offers a large timber shed, summer house and log store. The garden is fully enclosed with timber fencing and beech hedging at the side and is interspersed with various fruiting trees including cooking apple, plum, walnut and hazelnut. The plot as a whole measures approximately 0.42 acres.

There is a brick built detached double garage with double timber doors, light and power and rafter storage above (suitable for annexe conversion if required, subject to usual permissions). A utility room is accessible from the side of the garage and houses the main boiler as well as a separate sink and water boiler.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Tax Band G. Oil fired central heating, private septic tank drainage.

BUYERS INFORMATION
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