Orchard House is a charming four bedroom period property with wonderful character and sits on a good size plot amongst mature gardens and out buildings. Situated in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Childrey this attractive cottage contains many original features and has been extended over the years to provide a large family home, with the further potential to extend and improve.
Enter through the beautiful oak front door into a spacious inner hallway which leads to the ground floor rooms comprising of a triple aspect sitting room with doors to garden and a large open fire. The second reception / snug room has a cosy feel with its log burning stove. Continuing round to the formal dining room with its double doors leading to the rear garden gives a superb space to entertain. The large kitchen / breakfast features oak cabinets and granite worksurfaces, and door through to the utility room and WC.
Rising to the first floor you are greeted by a large landing giving access to all four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The large principle bedroom has an ensuite, fitted cupboard and pleasant views over the gardens. Bedrooms two and three have vaulted ceilings and also benefit from fitted storage. The fourth bedroom benefits from an additional small bathroom on the east side of the property.
Outside a real feature of this glorious property are the wrap around gardens, mainly laid to lawn with mature borders, a number of trees, and offers a good degree of privacy. To the side two single garages can be found and a sizeable store area which has the potential to be converted to home office or studio. The property also has a gated driveway large enough for one vehicle next to the garages.
The pretty village of Childrey has a thriving village store and coffee shop. Close to the historic market town of Wantage. It is famed as the birthplace of King Alfred the Great. The town offers schooling, a range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as a market on a Wednesday and Saturday. Excellent commuting links via the A34 with the M40 in the north and the M4 in the south. Didcot c.9 miles offers a fast service to London Paddington c.40 minutes. Locally there are an array of excellent walks, riding routes and sports facilities such as Frilford Heath golf club and Newbury racecourse. The local area is renowned for its excellent choice of schools including Abingdon School St Helen & St Katherine, St Hughs Preparatory school and Radley College.
Prospective purchasers should note that planning consent was recently granted for demolition of some elements of the property and the erection of single and two storey extensions with new access and on site parking. The full application can be viewed on the Vale of White Horse District Council web-site under the planning reference P25/V0114/HH. It should be noted that the copyright to specific plans do not belong to the Sellers, but the consent is indicative of the potential with Orchard House and the principle of extending the property has been established by this planning consent.
Some material information to note: Freehold property. Oil central heating. Mains water, mains electrics and mains drains. Ofcom checker indicates superfast broadband is available and mobile availability is available with most major providers. The government portal indicates a very low risk of flooding. Asbestos may be present in the Artex walls, ceilings and floor tiles.
