Mulberries Roke Oxfordshire OX10 6JD
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PRIVATE DETAILS Mulberries Roke Oxfordshire OX10 6JD Exquisite period house which has been meticulously refurbished and extended set in ½ acre gardens with beautiful views, situated in the hamlet of Roke near Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames. A fine example of mixing old with new. Savills Summertown: Peter Long 256 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7DE 01865 339700 [email protected] Savills.co.uk Oxford 13 miles, Benson 2.5 miles, Wallingford 5 miles, Didcot Parkway 11 miles (trains to London Paddington in about 40 minutes), Oxford Parkway 14 miles (trains to London Marylebone), Abingdon 11 miles, Oxford 13 miles, Thame 13 miles, Henley-on-Thames 13 miles (all distances and times are approximate) Entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, stunning kitchen/dining/living room, walk in pantry, laundry/utility room, ground floor shower room, master bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite shower room, 3 further bedrooms, family bath/shower room, double garage (with planning permission to create office above the double garage), landscaped gardens with peaceful countryside views to the front and rear, in all about ½ acres. Savills.co.uk SITUATION Roke is a delightful and peaceful south Oxfordshire hamlet. Within the village is the highly regarded ‘Home Sweet Home’ 16th century public house and various social events and sporting activities are organised in conjunction with the neighbouring villages of Berrick Prior, Berrick Salome and Rokemarsh. Benson is just some 2.5 miles away and has a doctors surgery, supermarket, chemist, medieval parish church and primary school and the market town of Wallingford offers further comprehensive local amenities. The historic university city of Oxford is within easy reach as are the Thameside towns of Henley and Abingdon. Communication links by road and rail are excellent with junction 7 of the M40 approximately 7 miles away and mainline rail services are available from Haddenham and Thame Parkway, Didcot and Oxford. Oxfordshire provides a array of well regarded state and private schools. St. Lawrence Church of England Primary school is Wallingford and Wallingford School (both rated Good by Ofstead at the last inspection), Cothill House and Chandlings Manor, Abingdon Prep, The School of St. Helen & St. Katharine, Abingdon School, Radley College, Oxford High School, Headington School, The Dragon and St. Edwards to name a few. Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk DIRECTIONS Roke is located in south/east Oxfordshire between Oxford and Henley. From Oxford take the A4074 and proceed as signed to Henley-on-Thames and Dorchester. On reaching Benson proceed through the village to Roke. Pass the ‘Home Sweet Home’ public house and Mulberries will be seen on the left after about 200 metres. DESCRIPTION Mulberries dates back to the 1700s originally and is one of the oldest homes in the village. In recent years the house has undergone a comprehensive transformation to become a lovely country home combining a wonderful blend of attractive period features and quality contemporary improvements and finishes. Beautifully presented and decorated, the high specification improvements to the house include the addition of a double storey rear extension of oak and glass, complete new plumbing and underfloor heating via air source heat pump, complete re-wiring including ‘Rako’ mood lighting system, new bespoke double glazed windows, bespoke shower and bathroom and handmade kitchen with Miele appliances and decoration with Farrow and Ball paper/paint throughout. Savills.co.uk A floor plan is provided within these private particulars and photographs give an indication of the special nature of this outstanding home, however we strongly recommend prospective purchasers make an appointment to view to properly appreciate how special this home is. Externally the property is approached by a private driveway with automatic remote access hardwood electric gates. There is ample gravelled parking which leads to a detached double garage which has planning permission and scope for extension and other possible useage. The gardens are attractive and neatly maintained with lawn, terracing, flower and shrub beds and a small pond. The garden has irrigation and lightly systems to both the front and rear. Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS TENURE Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Photographs taken 2017 and brochure prepared September 2018. Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council. 01235 422422. Services Mains electricity, drainage and water. Gigaclear fibre optic broadband connection available VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills 01865 339700 FIXTURES, FITTINGS, ETC. Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give 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 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 guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk Savills.co.uk .