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WILLOW COTTAGE Denton,Oxford,OX44 9JG Quintessential cottage situated in an idyllic rural hamlet within convenient reach of Oxford and rail and road networks Entrance hall study, kitchen dining room sitting room utility room/ground floor shower master en suite 3 further bedrooms 2 shower rooms detached barn converted 5 years ago outdoor swimming pool landscaped gardens off road parking EPC = Listed Building. Distances Oxford 6.5 miles Haddenham and Thame Parkway 11 miles (London Marylebone from 41 minutes) Thame 10 miles M40 (J7) Milton Common, 4.8 miles Directions From Oxford, take the A40 east and after approximately 3 miles take the exit signed to Wheatley. Turn right at the T-junction and follow the signs for Wheatley crossing over the A40. Continue straight over mini round about and in the village go over the crossroads proceed up Ladder Hill out of Wheatley. After a short distance take the left turn signposted to Cuddesdon. Follow the road through the village leaving the Bat and Ball pub to your left and down Denton Hill. At the T junction turn right into Denton and right again along a no-through lane with Denton House to your left, Willow Cottage is found shortly afterwards on the right. Situation Denton is a charming rural hamlet situated in countryside about 6 miles to the east of the city of Oxford in the civil parish of Cuddesdon and Denton. Communication is good with convenient access to both the Oxford ring road and M40 (J7 about 4.5 miles away) and intercity rail from Haddenham and Thame Parkway (about 11 miles), London Marylebone from about 40 minutes. Amenities in the village of Cuddesdon include Parish church, The Bat & Ball public house and playing fields. Schooling and other facilities can be found in the nearby larger village of Wheatley and more comprehensive amenities are found in Oxford. Description Willow Cottage is situated on a no-through lane overlooking and backing on to fields. Believed to date to the early 17th century the property is a Grade II listed, detached timber framed thatched cottage which retains immense character and period features. Accommodation over two floors comprises an entrance area, with cupboard for coats, which leads into a study overlooking the lane and fields beyond. The kitchen is fitted with an oil fired Aga, fitted work units and window seat. Dual aspect, the dining room, with exposed timbers has a feature antique range oven. The sitting room which is also dual aspect has an open fire place and window seat. A rear lobby area links the main house to a single storey extension currently used as utility room with shower and WC. The principal bedroom is accessed up a wooden staircase from the kitchen and is triple aspect, with en suite WC and a hand basin and bath in the bedroom. Three further bedrooms are accessed via a second stair case from the dining room. There is a double bedroom with en suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms and a second shower room. Outside, the property is approached onto gravel off road parking from the lane. There is a detached barn converted in recent years with a high level of presentation providing excellent additional accommodation or a home office. Arguably, one of the most outstanding features of Willow Cottage are the beautiful gardens with a brook running through. There are fruit trees, a central box & bay feature, a silver birch avenue and a mature yew hedge which screens the outdoor swimming pool giving it privacy and seclusion. Services: Mains water, drains and electricity. Oil fired boiler. Electric heaters in the barn. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council, Council tax band F Postcode: OX44 9JG Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills or Turner Properties Gross Internal Area (approx) = 159 sq m / 1708 sq ft Annexe = 24 sq m / 263 sq ft Total = 183 sq m / 1971 sq ft Dn Bedroom 4 2.53 x 2.42 8'4 x 7'11 Bedroom 1 5.06 x 3.13 Bedroom 2 16'7 x 10'3 4.94 x 3.48 Bedroom 3 16'2 x 11'5 2.86 x 2.46 Dn 9'5 x 8'1 N Boiler First Floor Store Study 2.81 x 2.37 9'3 x 7'9 Kitchen 4.93 x 3.59 Dining Room Sitting Room 5.60 x 3.24 16'2 x 11'9 4.90 x 3.18 4.93 x 4.46 18'4 x 10'8 16'1 x 10'5 16'2 x 14'8 Utility Up Porch Up IN Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Savills Summertown Turner Properties Oxford Annexe 256 Banbury Road 40 Church Road Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations Summertown, Wheatley, or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or Oxford, OX2 7DE Oxford, OX33 1NB otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars [email protected] [email protected] do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any 01865 339700 01865 876543 areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images 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 savills.co.uk inspection or otherwise. 180829NQ Brochure by fl oorplanz.co.uk.