CHARMING VILLAGE HOUSE IN DELIGHTFUL GARDENS The Chestnuts, Aston Street, Aston Tirrold, Oxfordshire OX11 9DJ within reach of excellent road and rail communications
The Chestnuts, Aston Street, Aston Tirrold, Oxfordshire OX11 9DJ
2 reception rooms ◆ gallery ◆ study ◆ kitchen ◆ conservatory/breakfast room ◆ utility & cloakroom ◆ master bedroom with dressing area and bathroom ◆ 2 further double bedrooms & family bathroom ◆ outbuilding ◆ off street parking & gardens ◆ EPC rating = Listed Building
Situation Aston Tirrold, and its neighbouring village of Aston Upthorpe, known locally as The Astons, is situated south of Oxford and almost equidistant from Henley and Newbury. With an active village community, amenities include three churches, village hall (incorporating outreach post office), cricket club and The Chequers public house.
Everyday requirements including a Waitrose supermarket can be found in Wallingford. More extensive shopping facilities are found at Newbury and Oxford.
There is excellent access to London with the M4 (J12), about 13 miles and a regular intercity train service runs from Didcot Parkway (4.5 miles) to London Paddington, from about 45 minutes.
Numerous highly regarded local independent schools include preparatory at Moulsford, Cothill, Chandlings and Cranford House. With senior including Abingdon School, Downe House, The Oratory, St Helen & St Katherine and Radley.
Located at the foot of the chalk downs and close to the Ridgeway the area offers wonderful walking and riding opportunities.
Directions From Oxford, proceed south on the A34 leaving at Milton Interchange and Didcot. Turn right under the dual carriageway towards Wantage onto the A4130. At the roundabout at Rowstock turn left onto the A417, pass through the villages of Harwell, Upton and Blewbury and take the second left turning as signed to Aston Tirrold. Proceed along Chalk Lane in to the village and at the next junction take the right fork on Aston Street. The Chestnuts can be found on the right. Description The Chestnuts is a Grade II listed late 17th century detached thatched property and has been extended and updated to provide 2308 sq ft of well presented accommodation, and a wealth of retained character features including beams throughout. The large, welcoming sitting room features an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, and opens into a large, double aspect dining room. A book lined gallery leads to the study and boot room. The bespoke kitchen by John Lewis of Hungerford has fitted units incorporating a range cooker and modern appliances, and leads into the glazed, triple aspect conservatory/breakfast room with fitted blinds and French doors to the gardens. The utility and cloakroom lie next to the kitchen/breakfast room.
The first floor is accessed from two separate staircases, one leading to a spacious master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, and the other giving access to further double bedrooms. The large family bathroom has been refitted with a bath, walk in shower and Fired Earth tiles matching those in the en suite.
Outside, the “modern Jacobean” garden on the south side was designed by a multiple Chelsea gold medal winner, and combines yew and beech topiary with well stocked cottage flower beds. The garden to the north side contains a lawn with seating areas, several mature birch trees and a wild flower meadow, and opens on to fields, with views of open country.
The large 375 sq ft outbuilding on the south side, currently used as storage, is easily convertible into guest accommodation or for other use. There is also scope for further extension to the main house, subject to the usual consents.
Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas heating.
Photography taken and brochure prepared July 2018. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Summertown [email protected] Important notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that 1: They are not authorised to make or give any 01865 339700 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 savills.co.uk services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 81027052 Job ID: 121865 User initials: RVDP