CROSSWAYS www.warmingham.com DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES F OXFORDSHIRE

CROSSWAYS DORCHESTER-ON-THAMES F OXFORDSHIRE Oxford - 9 miles F Wallingford - 4.5 miles F Abingdon - 5.5 miles F Culham Station - 3.9 miles F Didcot/Mainline Station for London Paddington - 6.5 miles F Goring on Thames - 10.4 miles F Oxford Tube Coach connection to London at Lewknor - 11 miles (Distances approximate)

Located to the South of Oxford on the River Thames, in the heart of this this historic village with its impressive Abbey and excellent road and nearby rail connections. Situated opposite the village recreation ground with playground and tennis courts. A characterful detached village house dating from the 17th Century, presented beautifully with contemporary yet traditional décor, with 4-5 bedroom accommodation, 3 reception rooms, a delightful South facing walled garden private gated driveway and detached garage.

✦ Reception Hall ✦ Study ✦ Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace & Wood Burning Stove ✦ Garden Room SITUATION The Thameside village of Dorchester-on-Thames has a long history dating back to Neolithic times with evidence locally of Bronze and Iron Age Settlements including Dyke Hills a rare example of a pre-Roman town. ✦ Kitchen/Dining Room with Aga and French doors to Garden Dorchester’s proximity to the navigable Thames and being bounded on 3 sides by water made it ideally suited and strategic for both ✦ Utility Room communication and defence. The present village extends over the old Romano walled town of which the Southern and Western boundaries can still be traced. Later the ✦ Vaulted Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom town become the centre of a Saxon settlement. & Dressing Room In 1140 an Augustinian Monastery was founded and the Abbey built on Old Saxon foundations. At the time of the Dissolution of Monastery instigated ✦ 2nd Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room by Henry XIII around 1530 the Abbey was saved being bought by a wealthy man Richard Beauforest who when he died willed it to the Village. ✦ 2 Further Double Bedrooms From the 17th Century Dorchester was an important location on the Gloucester to London coaching routes. At the peak the village boasted ✦ Shower Room 10 Coaching inns of which the White Hart and The George survive. Local amenities include a small co-op supermarket, Lily’s Tea Rooms, bespoke fireplace shop and a Primary School. There are numerous Clubs and organisations to suite a wide range of interests including the Dorchester Sailing Club, and nearby activity lakes in Berinsfield. In the ✦ South facing Garden with stone walled boundary Abbey are held many Chord and Musical Events and the village enjoys the bi-annual ‘Dorchester Festival’. There is a wide range of highly regarded schooling in both the state and private sectors within the general area, including the European School ✦ Private Gated Driveway in Culham. ✦ Detached Garage The Village Hall built in 1872 was designed by the well respected Victorian Architect Sir George Scott and is noted for its vaulted main Hall. Just South of the village lies Hurst Water Meadow and Old Bridge Meadow approximately 18 acres which are looked after by a Trust and are noted for their flora and fauna, both are open for public access. Mainline train services to London Paddington are available at Didcot, and via Oxford from Culham. Dorchester enjoys excellent road and rail connections and the A34, M40 and M4 are easily accessible. Mainline train services to London Paddington are available at Didcot, and via Oxford from Culham. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Crossways is a detached village house of considerable character, originally dating from the 17th Century and now presenting as a stylish family home with a flexible arrangement of accommodation. The front door opens into a spacious reception hall, and on to a study, beamed sitting room with inglenook fireplace, garden room, kitchen/dining room with doors to the garden and utility room. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom and shower room. Upstairs arranged around a central landing are the impressive vaulted master bedroom with en- suite bathroom and dressing room/nursery, second double bedroom with en-suite shower room, and further third small double bedroom. The house has been recently refurbished and is tastefully presented, with a contemporary feeling blending with period features. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a private gated entrance into a gravelled driveway providing off road parking and leading to the detached garage. Further parking is available on the quiet road on the opposite side of the corner plot, where the main entrance to the house is found. The walled family sized garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of plants, shrubs and trees adding colour and interest. Leading off the kitchen/dining room is a paved patio terrace providing the ideal spot for outside dining and entertaining overlooking the gardens. To one end is a sunken trampoline, and there is pedestrian access all the way around the property. Opposite the house is the village recreation ground with playground and tennis courts. There are numerous bridleways on the doorstep for scenic country walks, running and riding.

Crossways, Abingdon Road, Dorchester, OX10 7JY Approximate Floor Area = 172.1 sq m / 1852 sq ft Garage = 33.6 sq m / 362 sq ft Total = 205.7 sq m / 2214 sq ft Including Limited Use Area (8.3 sq m / 89 sq ft)

Feet 0 5 10 Bedroom 4 3.42 x 3.31 = Reduced head height below 1.5m 0 3 Garage 11'3 x 10'10 1 2 8.53 x 5.27 Metres 28'0 x 17'3

Bedroom 2 3.82 x 3.41 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 12'6 x 11'2 Entrance Hall

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Utility Sitting Room Study Master Bedroom 3.76 x 3.70 3.71 x 2.87 3.82 x 3.81 Bedroom 3 12'4 x 12'2 12'2 x 9'5 12'6 x 12'6 3.74 x 3.17 Up 12'3 x 10'5 Kitchen Dining Room 4.05 x 2.50 4.41 x 4.09 13'3 x 8'2 14'6 x 13'5 Dressing Room / 4.20 x 1.97 Bedroom 5 13'9 x 6'6 4.12 x 2.47 13'6 x 8'1

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Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) fourwalls-group.com 247480 GENERAL INFORMATION Services: All mains services are connected to the property. Central heating and hot water from gas fired boiler. Gas fired Aga. Council Tax: G Energy Performance Rating: D / 55 Postcode: OX10 7JY Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01235 422422 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring on Thames bear right and continue up to the top of the High Street where at the Railway Bridge junction turn left onto the B4009 Wallingford Road. Continue on this road for approximately 4 miles and on reaching the junction with the A4074 bear left down to the roundabout. Take the second exit along the bypass and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit again. Follow the bypass on the A4079 for a further 3 miles and Dorchester will be signposted off to the left. On entering the village continue through the high street to the very further end. On reaching the turning to Abingdon Road, Crossways will be found straight ahead, with the front door on Oxford Road. Opposite the house is the village recreation ground with playground and tennis courts. There are numerous bridleways on the doorstep for scenic country walks, running and riding. DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

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