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HONEYWOOD HOUSE The Street, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RR Impressive home in the heart of the village Spacious family house and annexe Nearly 4,000 sq ft of accommodation Detached studio annexe Double garage Lovely mature gardens EPC Rating D. Honeywood House is located in the heart of the popular village of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, set in a secluded position, surrounded by mature gardens. The house was built in 1986 and purchased by the present owner from its builder. Extending to almost 4,000 sq ft, the house offers ample accommodation for a family with five generous bedrooms and five bathrooms/shower rooms. There is a superb detached annexe next to the house, latterly used as an artist’s studio, which would make an ideal home office or additional accommodation. Situation Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is a peaceful village situated between Wallingford and Didcot, about 14 miles southeast of Oxford. The village comprises some lovely period properties situated along narrow twisting lanes where large trees, high hedgerows and high walls are characteristic. The village amenities include a primary school, post office, village shop run by volunteers, public house and two parish churches. The parish of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell has the Thames at its northern boundary and is a pleasant walk from the village. Communications are good with Didcot mainline station being only 5 miles away providing a frequent and regular service to London Paddington. There is also a stopping train to Paddington and Oxford from the nearby Cholsey station. Access to Junction 7 of the M40 is also straightforward as is access to the M4 at junction 13. The village is well located for Oxford, Henley, Reading and Didcot. Description An impressive home set in a lovely position, Honeywood house is spacious village property offering a fantastic accommodation throughout. The house has been improved and extended by the current owner and offers wonderful scope for a new owner to create a lovely family home. On the ground floor are a series of impressive reception rooms including a sitting room with doors out to the gardens, a kitchen breakfast room with well-fitted range of fitted wall and floor cabinets, built-in appliances including Neff oven, Miele washing machine, Miele dishwasher, fridge, deep freezer and a royal blue Aga cooker. There is also a utility room, dining room with doors to the garden, study, library and conservatory. To the first floor is a master bedroom suite vaulted ceiling, balcony and bathroom, four further bedrooms (two en suites), and a family bathroom. Outside Approached over a gravel drive through wrought iron gates, the driveway curves past raised brick beds and to the parking area and double garage. The annexe has a separate front door and was designed to gain northern light, ideal for painters. There is a full length arched window to take advantage of views across the garden. On the ground floor is a reception room with fitted kitchenette, stairs lead to the first floor where there is a bedroom with glass balcony. There is a second occasional bedroom or office with an en-suite shower room. The gardens of Honeywood house surround the property with trees and shrubs giving privacy and seclusion. Raised brick beds are filled with perennial flowers and bulbs and there are mature trees giving a wonderfully natural outlook. There are areas of lawn, raised paths and an elegant rose covered pergola. There is plenty of room for dens and hideouts and the whole amounts to just under half an acre. Directions From Oxford take the A4074 to Henley. Pass through Nuneham Courtenay and at the third roundabout (Shillingford), turn right for Wallingford (A329). Continue into Wallingford and turn right at the traffic lights onto the Wantage Road. Go straight over the first (mini) roundabout. Go over the second roundabout onto the A4130 towards Didcot. Take the first turning left into Slade Lane, continue into Sotwell street and pass the left hand turn to Mackney Lane and continue into Brightwell Street. Honeywood House can be found after a short distance on the right. OX10 0RR. Additional Information Tenure: Freehold. Services:Oil fired central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. Mains gas runs to the front garden of the premises Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Gross Internal Area (approx) House = 292.7 sq m / 3151 sq ft Garage / Annexe = 95.1 sq m / 1024 sq ft Total = 387.8 sq m / 4175 sq ft (Excluding Voids) = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Void Conservatory 5.13 x 4.23 Dining Room Bedroom 1 16'10 x 13'11 5.39 x 4.60 Study 5.38 x 4.61 4.89 x 4.30 17'8 x 15'1 17'8 x 15'1 16'1 x 14'1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 6 5.58 x 3.32 4.90 x 4.28 18'4 x 10'11 16'1 x 14'1 Sitting Room Up 5.61 x 5.59 Dn 18'5 x 18'4 Utility 3.34 x 2.24 10'11 x 7'4 B Library 3.60 x 3.33 T Bedroom 5 Office 11'10 x 10'11 2.90 x 2.44 4.30 x 2.76 Dn Garage 9'6 x 8'0 14'1 x 9'1 5.66 x 5.63 18'7 x 18'6 Void Kitchen Bedroom 4 Up IN 4.58 x 4.50 Entrance 4.61 x 2.85 Landing 15'0 x 14'9 15'1 x 9'4 Study Bedroom 3 4.53 x 3.03 5.54 x 3.04 14'10 x 9'11 18'2 x 10'0 Ground Floor First Floor Over Garage - First Floor Savills Summertown 256 Banbury Road Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DE [email protected] 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 01865 339700 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, 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, savills.co.uk equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 180926IW Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk.