GRADE II LISTED THATCHED COTTAGE IN A SMALL AND UNSPOILT VILLAGE The Thatched Cottage, Lyford, , OX12 0EQ Grade II Listed thatched cottage situated in a small and unspoilt village

The Thatched Cottage, Lyford, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 0EQ

Sitting room ◆ living room ◆ dining room ◆ kitchen ◆ landing/study area ◆ 2 bedrooms ◆ bathroom ◆ garden ◆ garage

Situation The small village of Lyford lies towards the centre of the triangle formed by Abingdon, and Wantage.

The village contains period stone houses and cottages as well as a small church. There is no shop or public house, but there is a public house in about 1 mile away, and local shops can be found near by in /.

The village is well placed for communications with Oxford, Wantage, Abingdon and Didcot all within easy reach.

Intercity trians run to Paddington from Didcot (35–40 minutes) and Oxford (1hour). Both the A40/M40 (16 miles) and M4 motorways (20 miles) are easily accessible.

Directions:

From Oxford take the A420 towards Swindon. Follow A420 for 5 miles and turn left signposted to Wantage (A338). Pass Heath Golf Club on the right, pass the right hand turning for Witney, and take the next right hand turn, signposted Garford, Charney Bassett and Lyford. The route to Lyford is well signposted. Once in Lyford, the property will be found on the right hand side after the left hand bend. Description The Thatched Cottage is a pretty 18th century detached cottage situated on the edge of the small village of Lyford enjoying lovely rural views across the surrounding countryside.

The property has an enormous amount of character including open fireplaces and a wealth of exposed beams.

Originally two cottages, the property has been updated and extended in recent years. Now providing two reception rooms, both with open fireplaces and French doors opening onto the south-facing rear garden, a dining room and kitchen with stable door to the garden.

At first floor level are two bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an attractive, spacious landing/study area with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams.

Most recently improvement works include upgrading the kitchen, bathrooms and floors internally and redecorating.

Outside a five bar gate gives access to private parking in front of the detached double garage with storage area over. The main garden which is principally laid to lawn with mature borders and trees, lies to the side of the property with a further paved terrace to the rear enjoying lovely views across to the downs.

Please refer to floor plans for room dimensions and layout.

Services: Electricity and water connected. Private drainage. Oil fired heating. Tenure: Freehold Local Authority: District Council Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills Savills Summertown 01865 339700

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