A wonderful opportunity to purchase this beautiful six bedroom double fronted period home set within approximately 1.6 Acres.
The Property
This impressive house is full of character inside and out offering lovely high ceilings, double-glazed sash windows, fireplaces, and several outbuildings positioned around the grounds. On the ground floor there is a bright and airy kitchen, a separate dining room with a bay front window that leads into a conservatory, there is also a porch, a downstairs shower room, and a reception room which is built around a central fireplace with a wood burning stove.
The first floor offers four generous sized bedrooms with the principal bedroom also having a dressing area and ensuite, and a further family bathroom. All the bedrooms have far-reaching viewings of the garden, The Downs and fields to the front. On the top floor, there are two further attic rooms which are currently used as offices but could be used as 5 and 6 bedrooms.
The grounds measure approximately 1.6 Acres and have a number of outbuildings such as an old bus stop, a small cricket pavilion, brick built storage shed which has an outside toilet & fireplace, wooden garage, there is also a tennis court which is in need of repair, a vegetable patch, and a wonderful orchard with mature pear and apple trees. The Childrey brook runs through the grounds and makes a stunning feature.
There is plenty of space to add ancillary accommodation and possible further development subject to
planning permission. Overage in place on further dwellings – please speak to Thomas Merrifield for
details.
The property also benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground and first floor, a twin air source heat pump, and photovoltaic solar panels, insulation has been added to the inside of the exterior walls making the house extremely energy and heat efficient.
The Location
East Challow is situated approximately 1 mile to the west of the historic town of Wantage with easy access by foot or car. East Challow is conveniently located at the foot of the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside with a local park and three public houses on its doorstep. The St Nicholas C of E Primary School is at the heart of the local community with King Alfred’s School West Site within easy walking distance.
