A charming Grade II listed period home, believed to date from the mid-17th century, offering approximately 1500 sq ft of versatile accommodation. Rich in character and period features, this handsome village residence sits on the southern edge of Milton with attractive open countryside views.
Approached via a welcoming entrance hall with real oak flooring and a timber staircase, the property centres on a spacious extended kitchen/dining room with bespoke “in-frame” units, granite worktops, integrated Miele appliances and a large central island. The light-filled dining area features a partial glass-vaulted ceiling and a professional hand-painted mural of the Italian Lakes, with doors to both front and rear gardens.
The large double-aspect living room has a high beamed ceiling, Inglenook fireplace with cast-iron log-burning stove and timber flooring. Double doors open onto the south-west facing rear garden.
Upstairs are two generous double bedrooms, the fourth bedroom/study and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom offers fitted wardrobes, wooden flooring and countryside views. The top floor provides a spectacular additional double bedroom with exposed beams, a high vaulted ceiling and fitted storage.
Outside, the established south-west facing rear garden extends to approximately 90 ft and features a large patio, circular lawns, shaded dining areas, well-stocked borders, a vegetable patch, greenhouse and garden store. A rear gate gives direct access to the adjoining recreation ground and playground.
The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, underfloor heating, and 1Gb/s fibre broadband. There are two parking spaces on the lane immediately adjacent that have been in use by the property for over 20 years.
Milton combines village life with excellent accessibility: the Plum Pudding pub, the Park Club gym and swimming pool are close by, and the nearby Milton Park Signal Yard facility offers further amenities including a chemist, a dentist, a second gym, restaurants, a barber shop, and a Post Office. The Milton Interchange provides easy access to the A34, with Didcot, Abingdon, Reading and Oxford nearby. Didcot Parkway station (approx. 3.5 miles) offers regular 40 minute services to London Paddington.
Vendor comment: “We were drawn to the wonderfully well-stocked garden and the spacious, beautiful house dating back to 1650. The kitchen/dining room is perfect for mealtimes and socialising. We love the village, the friendly neighbours and the easy access to London.”
Some material information to note: Grade II listed. Gas fired central heating. Mains water, mains electrics, mains drains. Ofcom checker indicates standard and ultrafast broadband is available at this address. Ofcom checker indicates mobile availability with all of the major providers. The property has parking and garaging. The government portal generally highlights this as a very low risk address for flooding. Properties built pre-2000 may contain asbestos in certain materials used in their construction or in subsequent building work. Examples of these materials are; Artex, vinyl tiles, sheet boards, corrugated roofing, pipework and lagging/insulation. These are generally considered safe unless disturbed but prospective buyers must take their own advice. Buyers are advised to conduct their own investigations and obtain their own independent advice to confirm the presence of any asbestos.
