UPTHORPE FARMHOUSE www.warmingham.com ASTON TIRROLD F OXFORDSHIRE

UPTHORPE FARMHOUSE ASTON TIRROLD F OXFORDSHIRE Wallingford - 3½ miles F Didcot - 3 miles F Streatley on Thames - 4.5 miles F Reading - 14 miles F Oxford - 14 miles F A34 at Chilton - 4.5 miles F M4 at Chieveley (J13) - 14 miles (Distances approximate)

Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, the setting is delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English village, privately situated in mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.20 of an acre. Originally dating back to the late 18th Century, listed Grade II, a most charming family residence extending to approximately 3,444 internally, encompassing a most attractive characterful yet modern air, with traditional yet open plan accommodation, which embraces and complements the property’s original character. Providing for a delightful family home in a pretty location, early viewing being highly recommended.

✦ A Delightful Period Family Residence Of Striking Architectural Design Extending To Approximately 3,444 Sq Ft In Total ✦ Quintessential English Village Setting Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway Station To London Paddington Within The Hour

✦ Covered Porch ✦ Reception Hall ✦ Cloakroom ✦ Kitchen / Breakfast Room With Larder ✦ Inner Lobby SITUATION ✦ Utility Room The twin villages of Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe, which are merged together as one, lie at the foot of the Berkshire Downs in the ✦ Family Room With Fireplace & Log Burner valley just off the A417 Wantage to Streatley on Thames road as it extends across the Downlands close to the historic Ridgeway Path. ✦ Dining Room On the Downs there are numerous iron-age, Roman and Saxon earthworks and relics and the villages are believed to date from ✦ Sitting Room With Fireplace & Log Burner Saxon times as tradition recalls that King Ethelred and his brother Alfred (later the king), heard mass in the village before defeating ✦ Conservatory the Danes nearby. Indeed Aston Upthorpe’s All Saints Church was built on Saxon foundations, whereas St Michael’s Church in Aston ✦ Study Tirrold, dates from 1080 and was later remodelled in the 13th century. The Astons had a tradition of Presbyterianism and in 1728 a ✦ Snug Presbyterian chapel was built, being one of the oldest in existence in the country. ✦ Landing The villages boast numerous period properties of considerable character, reflecting the growth and prosperity through the centuries, ✦ Master Bedroom Suite With En-Suite Bathroom many being listed as of significant historical and architectural interest. Nowadays the villages successfully retain their tranquil rural ✦ 5 Further Bedrooms charm and way of life with farming and the land still being the dominant local activity, along with a notable thoroughbred Stud where ✦ Family Bathroom many famous racehorse stallions stand. There is a village hall built in 1964, a sports/cricket ground, a village pub, and a repair garage. ✦ In All Approximately 3,444 Sq Ft There are good road communications to the surrounding towns including Didcot and Wallingford and the fast A34 dual carriageway ✦ Mature Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 0.20 Of An Acre linking Newbury with Oxford is a short drive. The M4 motorway at junction 12 or 13 is also within easy striking distance. Nearby stations at Cholsey and Didcot for trains to Reading and London Paddington within the hour. Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) services have commenced from Reading, with the full service scheduled to commence in 2021, which together with the completed electrification of the line has significantly improved travelling times to East and West destinations. In addition to having well revered and outstanding local state primary and secondary schooling, the area is also extremely well served by an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note; Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School, Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School, Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St Katharine.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A delightful country house, listed Grade II being of great historical interest, its origins are believed to date back to the late 18th Century. In more recent years, the property has been skilfully added to and adapted, detailing a striking blend of whitened rendered elevations to the main original farmhouse frontage, with a combination red brick and barn style wing, under a hipped clay tiled roof. Careful planning and attention has been provided for, creating a stunning and imposing family home which affords well apportioned traditional yet open plan accommodation of approximately 3,444 sq ft, having 7 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, with many notable period features evident upon viewing. Set back from the country lane, the farmhouse enjoys wrap around grounds, with lawned side and rear gardens, whilst to the front a traditional farm style stone terrace leads up to the covered porch and main entrance hall. Most mature, and exceptionally spacious, the gardens extend to approximately 0.20 of an acre, and enjoy a simply delight southerly aspect, with two main reception rooms opening out on the part walled rear gardens, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining and entertaining throughout the year. Both private and delightfully attractive, the farmhouse and mature gardens and grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Upthorpe Farm House, Moreton Road, Aston Tirrold, OX11 9EW N Approximate Gross Internal Area = 320 sq m / 3444 sq ft

Feet 0 5 10 Bedroom 6 0 123 3.89 x 3.02 Metres 12'7 x 9'9

Sitting Room 8.34 x 4.95 Conservatory 27'3 x 16'2 4.93 x 3.22 Master Bedroom 16'1 x 10'5 5.49 x 4.96 18'0 x 16'2

Larder T

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 5.20 x 4.58 Bedroom 2 17'0 x 15'0 4.57 x 3.53 14'9 x 11'5 3.72 x 2.32 12'2 x 7'6 Utility Room

Study 4.76 x 3.60 Bedroom 3 15'6 x 11'8 Dining / Family Room 4.92 x 4.12 7.96 x 4.63 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 16'1 x 13'5 26'1 x 15'1 3.65 x 3.32 4.61 x 3.76 11'9 x 10'8 15'1 x 12'3

Ground Floor First Floor

CREATESPACE DESIGN ref 131 Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage are connected, with gas fired central heating. Postcode: OX11 9EW Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone: 01235 422 422

VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co or Thomas Merrifield.

DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co or Thomas Merrifield. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.

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