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CLEAVERS 58 Couching Street, Watlington, Grade II listed 16th century town house

Entrance hall  sitting room  dining room  kitchen/breakfast room  cloakroom  three bedrooms  bathroom  garden. Directions From Henley-on-Thames take the Fairmile (B4130) to , upon reaching the village, turn right signposted to Cookley Green and Watlington (B481). Continue through Cookley Green and upon reaching Watlington, turn right into Couching Street, Cleavers can be found towards the end of on the right hand side. From M40 (J6) turn left onto the B5009, sign posted Watlington. Continue into the village and Cleavers can be found on the left hand side just after the narrow road. Situation Located within the heart of the attractive market town of Watlington, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many amenities to include, butchers, deli, coffee shop, post office, supermarket and public houses. Mainline train services from Didcot Parkway to , Paddington from 45 minutes or High Wycombe to London, Marylebone from 35 minutes. The tube runs from (2 miles) every 10 minutes to London. Excellent local primary and secondary schools. There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways in the nearby Chilterns countryside. Description Cleavers is possibly one of the oldest surviving properties in the town. Behind an 18th century facade, which gives little clue to the scale and style of the original structure, lies a sixteenth century cottage of exceptional charm and historical interest. Although now comprehensively refurbished and well presented the property has been little altered over the years and includes much of the original timber framework, plaster panels and door frames. Hand-crafted painted cabinets of excellent quality have enhanced the principal rooms. Of particular note is the wealth of structural timbers and beams all of which remain in their original state without stain or paint treatment. The entrance hall with tiled floor leads to the large principal room (currently used as a dining room) with good ceiling height, inglenook fireplace and stripped wooden floors. Double doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted painted units with wooden work surfaces and integrated appliances, a door opens on to the garden. Stairs lead down from the dining room to the sitting room (lower ground floor) with cloakroom. To the first floor there is a lovely galleried landing with window over looking the garden. The large master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, exposed roof timbers and feature fireplace. There are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside To the rear of the house there is an attractive and private courtyard garden with grape vine, and other mature shrubs. There is also an outside sink and work area. A rear pedestrian gate leads out behind the cottages towards the car park. There is no dedicated parking to the property but the free public car park lies approximately 50 yards of the rear gate. Additional Information Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services: All mains services are connected. In accordance with the consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPR) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008, please note that none of the services have been tested. Local Authority: District Council Post Code: OX49 5PU Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills floor plans

savills henley 58-60 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BN important notice [email protected] Savills, their clients and any joint agents notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars.These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must 01491 843001 not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers savills.co.uk must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. KB619012 Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk