Slade Farmhouse Aston Upthorpe F Oxfordshire Slade Farmhouse Hagbourne Road F Aston Upthorpe F Oxfordshire
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SLADE FARMHOUSE www.warmingham.com ASTON UPTHORPE F OXFORDSHIRE SLADE FARMHOUSE HAGBOURNE ROAD F ASTON UPTHORPE F OXFORDSHIRE Wallingford - 3½ miles F Didcot - 3 miles F Streatley on Thames - 4.5 miles F Reading - 14 miles F Oxford - 14 miles F A34 at Chilton - 4.5 miles F M4 at Chieveley (J13) - 14 miles (Distances approximate) Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English village, privately situated in delightfully mature gated gardens and grounds of approximately 0.57 of an acre. Originally dating back to the 1700’s, a stunning and most charming stylish family residence with separate annexe and garaging extending to approximately 3,613 sq ft in total, Grade II Listed, having been both extended to great effect and fully restored and modernised throughout, encompassing most attractive modern and contemporary high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, with an inspired contemporary flair, which embraces and complements the property’s original character features externally, whilst internally affords an impressive and flexible accommodation of an open plan yet traditional nature. Providing for an exquisite family home in a most delightful location, early viewing being highly recommended. Main Residence F Landing F An Exquisite Period Family Residence Of F Vaulted & Beamed Master Bedroom Suite Striking Architectural Design Extending To With En-Suite Shower Room Approximately 3,613 Sq Ft In Total F 2 Further Vaulted & Beamed Bedrooms F Quintessential English Village Setting F Family Bathroom Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive F 2nd Galleried Landing Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington F Vaulted Guest Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom F Entrance Hall F In All Approximately 2,755 Sq Ft F Cloakroom Annexe & Garaging F Kitchen / Dining Room F Studio / Bedroom 5 With En-Suite Bathroom F Utility Room F Double Car Port F Gallery Hall F Single Garage F Family Room F In All Approximately 858 Sq Ft F Sitting Room With Inglenook Fireplace F Inner Lobby Gardens & Grounds F Drawing Room With Inglenook Fireplace & F Professionally Landscaped Gated Gardens & Log Burner Grounds Of Approximately 0.57 Of An Acre F 2 Timber Sheds SITUATION The villages boast numerous period properties of considerable character, reflecting the growth The twin villages of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe, which are merged together as one, lie at the and prosperity through the centuries, many being listed as of significant historical and architectural foot of the Berkshire Downs in the valley just off the A417 Wantage to Streatley on Thames road as interest. Nowadays the villages successfully retain their tranquil rural charm and way of life with it extends across the Downlands close to the historic Ridgeway Path. farming and the land still being the dominant local activity, along with a notable thoroughbred Stud where many famous racehorse stallions stand. There is a village hall built in 1964, a sports/cricket On the Downs there are numerous iron-age, Roman and Saxon earthworks and relics and the villages ground, a village pub, and a repair garage. are believed to date from Saxon times as tradition recalls that King Ethelred and his brother Alfred (later the king), heard mass in the village before defeating the Danes nearby. Indeed Aston Upthorpe’s All There are good road communications to the surrounding towns including Didcot and Wallingford Saints Church was built on Saxon foundations, whereas St Michael’s Church in Aston Tirrold, dates and the fast A34 dual carriageway linking Newbury with Oxford is a short drive. The M4 motorway from 1080 and was later remodelled in the 13th century. The Astons had a tradition of Presbyterianism at junction 12 or 13 is also within easy striking distance. Nearby stations at Cholsey and Didcot for and in 1728 a Presbyterian chapel was built, being one of the oldest in existence in the country. trains to Reading and London Paddington. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION room, affording delightful full height views over the stone laid terrace and gardens, as is afforded A magnificent country house listed Grade II being of great historical interest, its origins are believed from the kitchen / dining room via the wide and full height glazed garden doors. to date back to the 1700’s. The recent subject of a thorough and exacting restoration project From the gallery hall, a turning staircase rises to galleried landing to the vaulted guest bedroom suite throughout the property both inside and out, careful planning and attention has been provided and en-suite bathroom, whilst a second staircase leads off the family room up to the main landing for, creating a stunning and imposing family home providing well apportioned accommodation of which affords direct access to three vaulted and beamed bedrooms, one being a master suite with approximately 3,613 sq ft in size incorporating a detached annexe and garaging. en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. Displaying impressive architectural flair and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout, Slade Farmhouse The property is formally entered via the reception hall, which opens through to a delightful family has been successfully blended with traditional construction methods in tune with its heritage, successfully room, where a wealth of attractive beams are afforded, with timber painted paneling to waist height. combining more modern and contemporary open plan living with that of a rather more traditional and The sitting room leads off here, with the drawing room found further along through the rear lobby, nature, affording impressive vaulted and beamed accommodation that benefits from a period ambience both afforded a wealth of delightful beams and inglenook fireplaces, with a log burner to the drawing throughout, in addition to embracing outside living to inside living, and as a consequence the property room also. From the further end of the family room a gallery hall leads through to the kitchen / dining presents itself as a true ambassador of the modern age, with early viewing advised. THE ANNEXE detached double car port and single garage. A timber five bar pedestrian gate leads up to the Approached across the gravelled driveway from the main house, the first floor annexe currently front entrance hall, whilst from the driveway the stone laid patio terrace leads along the back of the affords flexible open plan space with a generously sized games room / sitting room or bedroom, with property. additionally there being an en-suite bathroom. Delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds wrap their way around the property, mainly laid to Below, a double spacious car port and single garage afford ample covered parking. lawn, with extensive planting of mature hedging and herbaceous borders, interspersed with an array of trees, including an orchard off to one side. Afforded a most delightful southerly aspect, the large OUTSIDE flag stone laid terrace is flanked by brick laid borders along the property itself containing colourful Fronting on to Hagbourne Road, a quiet country lane, adjacent to the delightful village stud, the planting, with views back over the gardens and grounds, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. property commands a private situation behind mature hedging with post and rail fencing forming the boundary, whilst to the main entrance, a timber five bar gate opens onto the spacious splayed Both private and delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.57 of an entrance driveway and forecourt, providing parking for several vehicles, and leading directly to the acre, and are the subject of much care and attention, which will be evident upon viewing. GENERAL INFORMATION Slade Farmhouse, Hagbourne Road, Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire, OX11 9EE Services: Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage are connected, with Approximate Gross Internal Area = 256 sq m / 2755 sq ft (Excluding Eaves & Shed) gas fired central heating. Garages = 48.1 sq m / 518 sq ft N Postcode: OX11 9EE Annexe = 31.6 sq m / 340 sq ft Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Total = 335.7 sq m / 3613 sq ft Telephone: 01235 422 422 Feet VIEWING 0 5 10 Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. Guest Bedroom Suite 0 1 2 3 Eaves Metres 5.77 x 3.99 18'11 x 13'1 DIRECTIONS Eaves From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 the High Street continuing over the River bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights turn right and then bear Eaves left onto the A417 Wantage Road. In approximatley 4 miles take the 3.00 x 2.70 2.10 x 2.02 9'10 x 8'10 second right for Aston Upthorpe & Aston Tirrold onto Spring Lane. 6'11 x 6'8 At the further end of Spring lane keep left and then immediately left Bedroom 4 into Hagbourne Road, passing the village hall on your left hand side. Bedroom 3 2.92 x 2.91 9'7 x 9'7 Sheds Slade Farmhouse will be found a short further way along off on the left 4.05 x 3.79 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 13'3 x 12'5 hand side, being all but the last house in the village before reaching Master Bedroom Suite 5.20 x 4.40 Aston Upthorpe Stud. 17'1 x 14'5 Eaves DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or Annexe / Bedroom 5 services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the 8.69 x 3.55 First Floor 28'6 x 11'8 client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, Kitchen / Dining Room Eaves 7.36 x 5.55 nor do they form part of any offer or contract.