Chiltern Cottage THE GREEN, KINGSTON BLOUNT, OXFORDSHIRE “A beautiful 19th century detached cottage in need of modernisation, Chiltern Cottage located in an idyllic setting on the village green” THE GREEN , KINGSTON BLOUNT OXFORDSHIRE, OX39 4SE

A three/four bedroom detached period house with secluded mature gar- dens and garaging with storage over

Chiltern Cottage is a most attractive detached cottage constructed from rendered elevations under a slate tiled roof that in later years has been enlarged with a two storey timber clad extension. Although in need of modernisation, the cottage offers both charm and character, and includes; timber sash windows, panelled internal doors and deep skirting boards to the principle receptions.

Internally accommodation includes a large reception hall/study, cloakroom, open plan living /dining room with log burning stove and a basic kitchen with breakfast area and walk-in pantry. The first floor features a lovely master bedroom overlooking the garden and three further bedrooms (two interconnecting) served by a family bathroom featuring a full height bay window affording views over the village green.

Externally Chiltern Cottage is approached from The Green via a gravelled driveway, which in turn leads to a detached 21ft garage with timber door and restricted height* storage room over. A path to the front of the property provides access to the beautiful secluded gardens offering a sunny southerly aspect. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with raised flower and shrub boarders and are bound by mature hedgerow and trees with additional pedestrian access onto the green. The property also includes a timber framed green house attached to the front elevation. At a Glance • Detached character cottage requiring modernisation

Chiltern Cottage offers a unique opportunity to acquire a unique village home, • Flexible accommodation including up to four bedrooms located within a peaceful setting on the village green, yet on the doorstep for • A lovely period house within delightful mature gardens access into London. • Highly sought after and picturesque village at the foot of The Chilterns Specification

• Reception hall/study • Cloakroom • Living room • Dining room • Kitchen with breakfast area • Four bedrooms (Two interconnecting) • Bathroom • Garage with storage room over* • Log store • South facing gardens • Highly sought after location at the foot of The Chiltern escarpment • Excellent communications to London Location Kingston Blount is a picturesque Oxfordshire village located just four miles from the market town of Thame. The village has one public house (The Cherry Tree) with The Crown and Shepherds Crook locat- ed close by in the villages of Sydenham & Crowell. The Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul originally dates from the 11th century; the village also has a village hall and large playing field with a children’s play area. Point-to-Point meetings are held locally. The nearby Aston Rowant C of E primary school is located within a short walk via the public footpath with the reputable Lord Williams’ secondary school in Thame and Icknield Community College in nearby Watlington. There is also a Montessori nursery in the village hall. Further amenities are available in nearby Thame including a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants, pubs, sports clubs and a theatre. A small selection of shops and a doctors surgery is also located 1.5 miles away in Chinnor. For the commuter, junction five of the M40 is within just 2.5 miles and junction six just 1.5 miles providing excellent communications with London. A regular bus service from the High Street in the village also connects Thame & High Wycombe. Princes Risborough station offers a comprehensive timetable into London Marylebone with a fast train in just 37 minutes. The Oxford tube also offers a superb service into London, and Oxford, with buses departing from nearby Lewknor every 12-15 minutes Additional information Services: Mains water, gas and electricity Heating: Gas fired central heating boiler to wet radiator system Energy Rating: Current F (27) Potential C (78) Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Postcode: OX39 4SE Council Tax Band: Band F

Guide Price £625,000

Hamnett Hayward 42 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 2DW Tel: 01844 215371 Email: [email protected]