The Applegarth ASTON ROWANT

The Applegarth

Chinnor Road Aston Rowant Oxfordshire OX49 5SH

A deceptively spacious five bedroom detached family home built in the 1950’s with delightful rear gardens overlooking open countryside. The property benefits from a self-contained two bedroom apartment with kitchen, | shower room and good sized sitting room

Price £850,000

Description

The Applegarth is a spacious, detached individual family home which has been extended over the years and is set on the edge of the picturesque village of Aston Rowant and at the foot of the Chiltern Hills.

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a unique 5 bedroom detached family home with a 2 bedroom self-contained apartment with its own entrance which could be easily incorporated into the family home if required or be used as a granny annex or accommodation for an au pair or rented out.

The property is accessed by the front entrance porch with useful space for coats and window to the front. The hallway has oak wooden flooring and stairs rising to the first floor, doors open to the two reception rooms, the kitchen breakfast room and downstairs shower room. The sitting room is well appointed and has delightful views over the well established front garden, there is a feature fireplace and door opening onto the garden room which runs the full length of the house with doors opening onto both the front and rear gardens. The kitchen / breakfast room has a range of oak units with built in wall mounted Bosch oven and combination microwave oven above, there is an electric hob as well as an integrated dishwasher. From here there is access into the dining room on the left and further access to the garden room. To the righthand side of the kitchen is a small prep room with walk in pantry and rear porch way giving access to the garden. There is an inner hallway with the staircase leading to the annex and another door leads to a well appointed utility / storage room. The family room / office has a front aspect with views over the front garden and across the hallway is a shower room / cloakroom.

On the first floor the master bedroom and bedrooms two and three benefit from en suite shower rooms whilst bedrooms four and five are both doubles and enjoy views over the rear gardens, there is also a family bathroom with corner bath.

The apartment offers spacious and flexible accommodation having its own entrance door leading up to the first floor, there is a good sized sitting / dining room, two double bedrooms overlooking the rear gardens and a recently refitted kitchen with space for cooker and fridge freezer plus a shower room with walk in shower cubicle.

Externally The Applegarth has delightful gardens to the front and rear. The rear garden has open aspect views to the fields beyond with a small orchard area to the rear and the remainder is laid to lawn with an array of mature trees and shrubs. Within the garden there is an outside office/gym with power, light and heat and benefits from a shower and toilet plus two large garden sheds and a greenhouse.

To the front of the property there are wonderful views over the Chilterns and the property is approached by a shingled driveway with parking for several cars with ample room for turning. The front garden is laid to lawn and bordered with mature hedging and has beds of mature shrubs and trees. There are two single garages to the front accessed internally from the utility/store room.

Situation Set around its picturesque village green this charming village benefits from a highly regarded primary school and within catchment area of Lord Williams’s School in Thame. The village features a quintessential collection of mainly period homes. Located just one mile from M40 junction 6 and has its own cricket club and pretty 12th century church.

The village although rural is close to both Chinnor with its local shops, amenities and health centre and the popular market town of Thame with its vast array of independent stores, cafes, restaurants and larger stores including Waitrose and Sainsburys. The city of Oxford can be easily accessed from the M40 with its wonderful selection of University College grounds to wander around and many bars, restaurants and theatres to enjoy.

The M40 is easily accessible at Junction 6 to either London or Oxford and for those travelling to either London Marylebone or Birmingham the main line station at Princes Risborough is within easy reach. Whilst in Lewknor the Oxford Tube coach runs 24 hours on regular basis.

There are an abundance of footpaths and bridleways from Aston Rowant to the Chiltern Hills and villages which is ideal for walker and riders alike.

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Directions From our office in Thame High Street, turn left and into Park Street and Chinnor Road following the signs to Chinnor. At the roundabout go straight over towards Chinnor and when entering the village at the roundabout take the third exit to Kingston Blount, Watlington. The road will take you through Kingston Blount and shortly afterwards take the turning on the right signposted into Aston Rowant Follow the road as it curves to the right and The Applegarth can be found on the right hand side clearly indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board. Viewings All viewings are strictly by appointment through Colombs Estate Agents. Mortgage Advice Contact Colombs who can introduce you to our Professional Financial Advisors.

These particulars and floor plans are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed nor do they form part of any contract. The plans and particulars are intended as a guide only. Dimensions are approximate and not to scale. whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of the details all information is given in good faith, but prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves. We would advise that all services, appliances and heating facilities be confirmed in working order by an appropriately registered service company or surveyor on behalf of the buyer as Colombs Estate Agency cannot be held responsible for any faults found or for any expense incurred by prospective purchasers. C3068 Ravensworth 01670 713330

1 Swan Walk, Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3HN Tel: 01844 214421 [email protected] www.colombs.co.uk