The Mill, Cuxham, Watlington Oxfordshire OX49 5NF
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The Mill Cuxham | Watlington | Oxfordshire | OX49 5NF The Mill, Cuxham, Watlington Oxfordshire OX49 5NF An unmodernised grade II listed 18th century mill house of exceptional charm and interest occupying a lovely village setting with some outstanding views and delightful gardens, all set in about an acre Hall with Waterwheel • Kitchen • Study Dining Room • Sitting Room • Family Room 4/5 Bedrooms (4 En Suite Shower/Bathrooms) Shower/Cloakroom • Attic Room/Bedroom 5 Cellars • Substantial Garden • In All Amounting to About 1 Acre Freehold Watlington 2 miles, M40 (J6) 4 miles, Wallingford 8 miles, Henley on Thames 12 miles, Oxford 12 miles Description The fine mill house at Cuxham was built in the mid eighteenth century and its appearance and style reflect this period. However, the building has much earlier origins as it was one of three working mills mentioned in village records dated 1086. Acquired by Merton College in the late 13th century the mill eventually passed into private ownership. Around 1950 it was bought as a week-end retreat by William D Clark a distinguished writer, diplomat and former press secretary to the Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden. Under his ownership a comprehensive programme of refurbishment was embarked on in which the working elements of the mill, including the granary and water wheel, were incorporated into the accommodation. Further works were undertaken to the house under the instruction of David Harvey, William Clark’s lifelong friend and companion and it OUTSIDE is this arrangement of rooms that exists today. There The gardens are delightful. They extend from the rear are wonderful mature gardens that extend to about of the house and amount to about 1 acre in all. There an acre and are bordered by the brook that once are large areas of lawn with a substantial number fed the mill race and water wheel. The property now of mature shrubs, trees and ‘wild’ areas. The shallow requires refurbishment and represents a wonderful brook that once fed the mill wheel runs along the opportunity to create a truly unique home with fine southern side of the garden and flows across the front gardens and wonderful views over the adjacent of the house through an extended culvert. On the farmland to the Chiltern escarpment. south side of the house is a sheltered terrace that has access to the attached conservatory as well as the Location dining room. From the gardens generally there are Cuxham is an attractive village only 1.5 miles to wonderful views across the adjacent meadows and the west of Watlington. It comprises mainly period Cuxham cricket ground towards the Chilterns. property and is a thriving small community with a parish church, cricket club and a pub (currently Services undergoing a transfer of ownership). The nearby Mains water, drainage and electricity. There is a town of Watlington is situated at the foot of the mains gas connection in the road. Chiltern escarpment and, as well as providing local shops, facilities include a public library, schools, Local Authority medical and veterinary surgeries and sports South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, amenities. Junction 6 of the M.40 is within 2 miles Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. of the town providing easy access to London, the Tel: 01491 823 000. Midlands and the regional business centres of Oxford Tax Band: G and High Wycombe. The Oxford Tube coach service, operating a 24 hour service between London and Viewing Oxford picks up and sets down at junction 6. A local Strictly by prior appointment with the SOLE AGENTS bus company provides an hourly service via the Robinson Sherston (Watlington). village between Watlington and Oxford. Telephone: 01491 614000. www.robinsonsherston.co.uk The Mill, Cuxham, Watlington E Approximate Gross Internal Area N Main House = 3235 Sq Ft/301 Sq M S Oil Tank = 84 Sq Ft/8 Sq M Total = 3319 Sq Ft/309 Sq M W Dining Room Sitting Room 4.94 x 4.29 5.03 x 4.58 Oil Tank 16'2" x 14'1" 16'6" x 15'0" 5.34 x 1.46 17'6" x 4'9" Cellar Conservatory 5.14 x 4.20 Study 5.70 x 2.15 16'10" x 13'9" 3.97 x 3.17 18'8" x 7'1" 13'0" x 10'5" Family Room (Maximum) 5.75 x 5.14 Water 18'10" x 16'10" Wheel Bedroom 2 Kitchen 5.19 x 3.26 4.62 x 3.28 17'0" x 10'8" 15'2" x 10'9" Entrance Hall Ground Floor 4.72 x 3.32 First Floor 15'6" x 10'11" Bedroom 5 Bedroom 1 3.44 x 3.22 4.69 x 4.28 11'3" x 10'7" 15'5" x 14'1" Third Floor Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Sky 4.59 x 3.40 7.05 x 2.11 15'1" x 11'2" 23'2" x 6'11" Sky Second Floor Above Family Room Please Contact the Watlington Office Second Floor Robinson Sherston, One High Street, FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5PH The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height Also at Henley on Thames © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8229037/PJS T. 01491 614000 [email protected].