O L D S A R U M C O T T A G E

PRICE £1,100,000

A charming cottage in the most fantastic South Oxfordshire village

ADDRESS Old Sarum Cottage Aston Upthorpe Didcot Oxfordshire, OX11 9EG

L O CAL The Fat Frog in The Chequers, Aston Upthorpe The Bear Inn, North Moreton Blewburton Hill

T O W NS Abingdon 10.0 miles & T RAI N S T AT I O NS Wallingford 4.0 miles Oxford 20.0 miles Didcot Parkway Station 4.0 miles London Paddington from 37 mins

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G E N E R A L ______5 SERVICES Mains water, electricity and BEDROOMS drainage Oil fired central heating ______

LISTING Grade II 2 ______BATH/SHOWER COUNCIL TAX Band G ROOMS ______LOCAL South Oxfordshire 3 AUTHORITY District Council RECEPTION ROOMS

H O U S E A N D G R O U N D S

Tucked away in the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Aston Upthorpe lies this attractive family home. Old Sarum Cottage has a warm and inviting feel, with generously proportioned rooms - ideally suited for a family and those who enjoy entertaining. The cottage is bursting with charm with a number of features including exposed beams, low windows and attractive fireplaces. There is a choice of well proportioned reception rooms and the five bedroom, two bathroom layout makes for comfortable family living. At its heart, Old Sarum Cottage is an exceptional village house, with a well-appointed kitchen, with AGA and a useful utility room.

Outside, there is a terrace that enjoys wonderful views over the garden which is laid to lawn and interspersed with a variety of mature trees. There is also a vegetable patch/fruit garden and greenhouse. To the front of the cottage is an enclosed garden with redbrick path leading to the front door.

The attractive detached barn is also steeped in history and provides the most wonderful storage space and could be used as a home office/annexe if the relevant consents were obtained and granted. Double doors open from the lane and lead through the barn onto a driveway with parking for a number of cars.

A B O U T T H I S A R E A

O U R T H O U G H T S O N T H E A S T O N S

Situated in picturesque, Oxfordshire countryside are The Astons - the collective name given to the villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold . The two are contiguous with thriving communities supporting a village hall, two churches, popular village pub, cricket club and post office.

Nearby Wallingford – with its desirable setting and attractive architecture – offers market town living at its finest. Bordered by the rolling Chilterns on one side and the magnificent Berkshire Downs on the other, it’s an idyllic spot with inexhaustible options for lovers of the outdoors.

With its large open market square and famous castle ruins, this bustling market town is suffused in history. But what you might not know is that contemporary Wallingford is home to a fresh and energetic vibe, stoked by some great independent shopping, a sparkling array of dining options and thriving café culture. If that wasn’t enough, Wallingford’s outstanding schools, great leisure facilities and abundant footpaths, mean the town is fast becoming South Oxfordshire’s most sought after small town.

With both Oxford and Reading within striking distance, Wallingford is well-connected to some of London’s fastest rail-links and is well positioned for both the M4 and M40. Bedroom

Landing ______A warm and inviting feel, with generously proportioned rooms

Sitting Room

Driveway

Terrace ______An attractive detached barn is steeped in history

Barn

F L O O R P L A N

3,287 sq ft (305.7 sq m) T O T A L

2,677 sq ft (249.0 sq m) M A I N H O U S E

610 sq ft m (56.7 sq m) B A R N

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken in August 2020. Particulars prepared in August 2020. A R E A G U I D E Oxfordshire 5 1 ° 3 4 ' 2 2 . 1 " N 1 ° 1 2 ' 1 2 . 8 " W

W A L K I N G W ittenham Clumps

Wittenham Clumps, is the common name for a pair of wooded chalk hills in the Thames Valley with an extensive network of paths

E A T I N G Le Manoir aux Quat'Saison O U T Described as “a twist of imaginative genius”, Raymond Blanc’s vision for Blenheim Palace Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons has always been one of world-class ______gastronomic flair and outstanding S P O T L I G H T organic produce. From the Riverside glamour of Henley in the South to Banbury’s glorious golden sandstone E V E N T Henley Royal Regatta in the North, Oxfordshire is a classic English county which defies simple definitions. With A prestigious rowing event held much of the county easily commutable to annually on the River Thames. London, there are hundreds of picture- Races are head-to-head knock out perfect country villages to choose from. You competitions, raced over five days never have to look far for a good pub and the in July county also lays claim to some of the country’s finest restaurants and retreats, including Raymond Blanc’s two Michelin D A Y O U T B lenheim Palace starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saison and the renowned Soho Farmhouse. Lover of the Blenheim Palace, a monumental outdoors are spoilt such as walking along the country palace in Woodstock. The banks of the Thames, which winds its way through the heart of the county. palace, one of England’s largest

houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

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