Couching Street, Watlington, OX49

DESCRIPTION:

The Old Court House is a grand and elegant residence situated right in the heart of Watlington. The property dates from the mid-19th century and still retains characterful features including sash windows, woods panelling and coving and high ceilings throughout. The property also benefits from off street parking, a garage and a communal garden located within a rear courtyard. Available with no onward chain, the accommodation includes: entrance hall, WC, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, main bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Awaiting EPC Rating D.

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Watlington has excellent connections and is just 2.5 miles from Junction 6 of the M40 at Lewknor and just 46 miles from London. Trains run from Thame Parkway for London Marylebone (15 miles), Didcot Parkway for London Paddington (16 miles) with the Elizabeth Line now also allowing direct access to London. Henley-on-Thames (10 miles), Wallingford (8 miles) and Oxford (12 miles) have more comprehensive facilities.

ACCOMMODATION:

An oversized front door leads into an entrance hall with a WC and understairs storage cupboard. The sitting room is double aspect with sash windows and a gas fire with granite surround and carved wooden mantle. There is a further grand reception/dining room, again with dual sash windows, and a stable door to the rear. The kitchen/breakfast room is rear aspect, fitted with a matching range of units and integral appliances including electric hob, oven, dishwasher and freezer, with space and plumbing for additional freestanding units.

A staircase leads to the first floor landing with large sash windows overlooking the front and airing cupboards. Steps lead up to the main bedroom which is front aspect with a range of built in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, all doubles in size and one with built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and a step up to a separate shower. The ceilings are in excess of 10 ft high throughout the first floor. There are original sash with some secondary glazing throughout.

OUTSIDE SPACE:

The front door opens to the street, with rear access approached through a wisteria covered brick archway, leading to a courtyard with parking and communal garden. The rear of the property is finished in attractive Flemish bond brickwork.

Steps from the courtyard lead up to the communal garden, a pretty walled garden with patio seating area, mature creeping plants and shrubs providing a tucked away oasis feel. The garden benefits from a South facing aspect.

The property also benefits from off street parking for one car within the courtyard, and a single garage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

South Oxfordshire District Council. Tax band E. Gas fired central heating, all mains services.

Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

Buyer information
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