MAYROY HOUSE, MANOR ROAD WANTAGE | OXFORDSHIRE MAYROY HOUSE, MANOR ROAD WANTAGE | OXFORDSHIRE

A SPECTACULAR ‘BARN CONVERSION’ STYLE PROPERTY WITH SIGNIFICANT LIVING SPACE. OFFERING THE BENEFITS OF OPEN PLAN LIVING WITH SEVERAL ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOMS FOR PRIVACY, THIS PROPERTY IS IDEAL FOR FAMILY LIFE AND ENTERTAINING. THE HOUSE IS DESIGNED TO ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE AND SUNSHINE – ALL RECEPTION ROOMS ARE SOUTH FACING WITH FIELD VIEWS.

Open plan, vaulted living space | 4 double bedrooms | 4 reception rooms | 3 bathrooms open plan kitchen/diner/lounge | countryside views | walk to town centre | no chain The heart of the home is the 1200 sq ft open plan living space with vaulted ceilings. The sitting room on the lower level opens onto a large terrace overlooking the fields, ideal for summer days and entertaining. For cooler days, there’s a wood burning stove. Spanning the entire east wing of the house is the stunning kitchen, dining, living area. The custom fitted kitchen includes a 7 burner range oven and peninsular leading to the dining area, and on to the living area. An adjoining orangery opens on to a private terrace with views of the garden and fields. Finally, there’s a utility/boot room and W.C. off the kitchen.

This space has flagstone tiling throughout with underfloor heating, ensuring this space feels open and bright, yet cosy. Completing the downstairs is an office, family bathroom and bedrooms 3 and 4, both generous doubles with fitted wardrobes.

The second floor hosts the triple aspect main suite with a dressing area, full height built-in wardrobes and contemporary shower room. Across the hallway is dual aspect bedroom 2, also has an en-suite shower, built-in wardrobes and desk. SELLER INSIGHT The west wing has a generous games room with access to the main terrace. This room would work equally well as an Mayroy House caught our eye for its unique design and additional sitting room or guest room. wonderful views, it really had the wow factor. We love the open plan living space, it’s full of natural light with a calm feel and it flows really well. We feel connected to each other in the living areas, with enough space to retreat to for work or quiet time.

We love to entertain and have had up to Wantage has lots of independent retailers, 50 people here spread out around the house. especially in The Arbery Arcade. The Vale & The adults usually congregate on the terrace Downland Museum has a great café serving and in the sitting room, the smaller kids on home-made cakes. Wildwood and The Bear the lawn and the teenagers in the games hotel have lovely food. The Greyhound pub in room. The terrace is our favourite spot Letcombe Regis is also a favourite of ours, it’s outside, we have a view of the seasons a lovely walk past the brook. Wantage Leisure changing throughout the year. Even during Centre is great for classes, we use it a lot. the day, as the sun moves across the terrace the outlook changes. It’s wonderful! During lockdown we’ve been to the park just down the road every day. We used it We love the views from our bedroom too, a lot with our kids, now our Grandson too. there are three different outlooks and they’re Betjeman park in the town centre has some different every day. This morning we opened beautiful wildflower walks and reflects the the curtains and saw sheep, sometimes it’s literary nature of Wantage with poetry plaques deer and the neighbouring crops change and a performance area. We have so much throughout the year. It’s such a lovely way countryside around we’re quite spoiled. The to start the day. Ridgeway is 2 miles away for longer walks, and great for dog walking. The town centre is walking distance and there plenty going on. We have a Dickensian We do enjoy the theatre and often go to Christmas market which is quite magical, Oxford and Newbury for provincial shows, an annual literary festival and of course the and a bit of shopping at the same time. twice weekly market. Swindon and Reading are easy to reach from here too. We don’t go into London often as we have everything we need around us, however when we do go in we travel by train from Didcot Parkway which has fantastic links.

We’re moving due to our changing family needs, although not far away, this is a wonderful area to live in. The gardens are cleverly designed in ‘zones’. All living areas open onto the main terrace, beautifully laid to tile and with 180* views of the fields, where you can watch the seasons change. There are two additional terraces tucked away, ideal for privacy and quiet. The largest of the two lawned areas leads from the conservatory offering views over the house and fields, an additional lawned area on the west side of the house is ideal for children’s play equipment.

Alongside the house is a double garage and separate workshop, with driveway parking for 4 cars. THE LOCATION FLOOR PLAN

Mayroy House is on a country lane half a mile from Wantage town centre. Wantage Memorial Park is a 5 minute walk away, with a children’s play area, splash zone and tennis club in 17 acres of parkland.

Mayroy House is on a country lane Each summer, a month-long music and half a mile from Wantage town centre. arts festival takes place in and around Wantage Memorial Park is a 5 minute Wantage, featuring dozens of events. walk away, with a children’s play area, The Wantage literary festival in October splash zone and tennis club in 17 acres pays homage to Poet Laureate Sir John of parkland. Betjeman, and has grown over the years to include literature, comedy, history, Wantage is an attractive market town science and the arts. in the Vale of White Horse in South Oxfordshire. In addition to serving The famous Uffington White Horse and as a social and shopping hub for the ancient Ridgeway footpath are nearby, surrounding villages, Wantage has a with spectacular views and walks. strong creative presence, hosting several Letcombe Brook runs through Wantage art and culture events through the year. and Grove, home to protected species it offers opportunities for paddling and In the heart of the town centre there discovery walks. are regular markets including a twice weekly farmers market, French and – Wantage is situated within 20 miles of Italian markets and a Christmas Oxford, Swindon and Newbury Dickensian evening. Spanning out – There are excellent bus services to from the square there’s a wide range Oxford, running regularly throughout of shops, independent restaurants and the day and late into the evening. cafes, cobbled streets and passages – Didcot Parkway mainline train station with pretty 17th and 18th century is 9 miles away, with regular direct buildings. trains reaching London in 45 minutes.

Approximate Gross Internal Area = EPC Rating: C

301.1 sq.ft / 3241 sq.m Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and Garage / Workshop = 41.1 sq.ft / 442 sq.m for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be Total = 342.2 sq.ft / 3683 sq.m relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows can be given that they are in working order. Internal and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation photographs are reproduced for general information of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before and it must not be inferred that any item shown is making any decisions reliant upon them. © Elements Property. All enquiries included with the property. For a free valuation, contact must be directed to the agent, vendor or party representing this floor plan. the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed Xxxxxxx 01635 745055 T [email protected] E www.kaicarterestates.com W