draycott cottage ICKFORD • THAME draycott cottage ICKFORD • THAME Rare to the market, a thatched Grade II Listed period house situated in a prime edge of village position with 0.72 acres of private gardens and grounds. Entrance Hall • Dining room • Sitting room • Kitchen Utility Room • Cloakroom • Study Master bedroom with ensuite • Guest bedroom with ensuite Two further bedrooms • Shower room • Two loft rooms Garage with Sauna • Tack room • Outbuilding Storeroom • Granary Private gardens and grounds in all ¾ acre Ickford 1 mile • Tiddington 0.5 miles • Thame 3.5 miles Oxford 13.5 miles • Haddenham & Thame Parkway (trains to London Marylebone in 37 minutes) 7 miles (All distances and times are approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Draycott Cottage Draycott Cottage is situated in a private setting in the hamlet of Draycott which sits between Ickford and Tiddington. This is a stunning and beautifully presented Grade II listed four bedroom detached thatched house, with good ceiling height throughout and an array of period features which include polished fl ag stone fl oors, inglenook fi re places, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, leaded windows and wooden latched doors, so indicative of a property of this period. The current owners have maintained a wonderful mixture of character combined with modern features, such as the stylish ensuite bathroom and fully fi tted kitchen with integrated electric hob and separate double oven. The ground fl oor accommodation comprises a light and airy sitting room and separate dining room, downstairs cloakroom, entrance hall, study and utility room. To the fi rst fl oor there are four good sized bedrooms, one of which is an exceptional master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, a range of fi tted wardrobes and a very spacious ensuite bathroom. In addition there is a family bathroom, separate shower room and a hall landing. The property is accessed via a gravel driveway which leads to parking for several cars and to the timber garage. The gardens and grounds surround the property and incorporate a pathway which leads to the rear of the property and to a delightful curved sun terrace which commands stunning views over the gardens. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and is framed by fl ower and herbaceous borders and enclosed with mature hedging. A separate and substantial vegetable garden is also enclosed with mature hedging and an attractive stone wall. The stunning gardens and grounds which measure approximately 0.72 of an acre are so quintessential and complement the beautiful detached house. There are a number of outbuildings within the grounds, but of particular note is the old granary which still sits proudly on the staddle stones. Ickford, Oxfordshire Draycott Cottage sits off a quiet country road in the hamlet of Draycott which is a ten minute drive to the outskirts of Oxford, three miles from Thame and four miles from the M40 motorway and enjoys a thriving community with a popular cricket club, village hall, The Fox & Goat public house and a garage. The village is surrounded by splendid countryside with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways and off ers easy access to the M40 and main line station at Haddenham & Thame Parkway. There is a regular bus service which operates through the village to Thame, Aylesbury and Oxford. Draycott is well placed for access to airports at Heathrow and Birmingham. Communications in the area are impressive with rail connections to London Marylebone from Haddenham & Thame Parkway in approximately 37 minutes and road links via the M40 and A34, both within a few miles. Heathrow airport is located approximately 50 miles away for worldwide travel. Ashfold Preparatory School at Dorton is nearby and draycott cottage falls into a unique ‘dual catchment’ area both Lord Williams Secondary in Thame as well as Buckinghamshire’s selective grammar schools. Additionally, there are a wide choice of independent schools in the both the University City of Oxford and surrounding Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire areas. The beautiful and nearby historical market town of Thame, provides all the shopping needs of the areas with Waitrose and Sainsbury’s conveniently located and well as a charming high street. Other nearby notable attractions include the renowned Oxfordshire Golf Club, the National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor, Bicester Village, Raymond Blanc’s Michelin-starred Belmond Le Manoir, and miles of attractive footpaths and bridleways leading through the stunning Oxfordshire Countryside. draycotdraycotdraycot cottage cottage cottage Draycot, Thame Draycot,Draycot, Thame Thame Draycot Cottage, APPROXIMATEIckford Road, GROSS INTERNAL FLOORDraycot AREA DraycotCottage, Cottage, Draycot, Thame(No less than) APPROXIMATEIckfordAPPROXIMATE Road,Ickford GROSS INTERNALRoad, GROSS INTERNALFLOOR AREA FLOOR AREA 245 sq.m (2,638 sq.ft) (No less than)(No less than) 3.52 x 3.24m 3.52 x 3.07m Draycot,draycotDraycot, Thame Thame cottage11'7" x 10'8" 11'7" x 10'1" Approx. Gross Internal Area 245 sq.m (2,638245 sq.m sq.ft) (2,638 sq.ft) 3.52 x 3.24m 3.52 x 3.24m3.52 x 3.07m 3.52 x 3.07m (Including Loft) 11'7" x 10'1" 11'7" x 10'1" Approx.Approx. Gross(Including Internal Gross(Including Loft) InternalArea Loft) Area 11'7" x 10'8" 11'7" x 10'8" Directions (HP18 9AW) 2638 Sq Ft - 245 Sq M Draycot, Thame (Including OutbuildingsLoft) 2638 Sq2638 Ft - Sq 245 Ft Sq - M245 Sq M From Oxford exit the Oxford Ring Road on the A40(No headingless than) (IncludingDraycot(Including OutbuildingsLoft) Cottage, OutbuildingsLoft) Outbuildings82 sq.m (890 sq.ft) APPROXIMATEIckford(No less Road, GROSSthan)(No less INTERNAL than) FLOOR AREA Loft south east, pass the Thornhill Park andApprox. Ride, take Gross the Internal AreaOutbuildingsDraycot,82Outbuildings sq.m (89082 Thame(No sq.m sq.ft) less (890 than) sq.ft) Loft Loft 245 sq.m (2,638 sq.ft) 3.52 x 3.24m 3.52 x 3.07m Approx.Approx. Gross Internal Gross InternalArea Area 11'7" x 10'8" 11'7" x 10'1" third exit signposted to Thame and Aylesbury.890 Sq FtAt the- 82 mini Sq M Approx. Gross(Including Internal Loft) Area roundabout cross straight over and at the next roundabout 890 Sq 2638Ft890 - Sq Sq82 FtFtSq --M 82245 Sq Sq M M Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 Outbuildings 4.11 x 3.08m take the fi rst exit following the signs for Thame. Upon (Including Loft)3.56 x 3.14m Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 3.44 x 3.17m Bedroom 4 13'6" x 10'1"Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 11'3" x 10'5" (No 11'8"less x than)10'4" Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 4.11 x 3.08m 4.11 x 3.08m draycot cottage 3.44 x 3.17m 3.44 x 3.17m3.56 x 3.14m 3.56 x 3.14m 13'6" x 10'1" 13'6" x 10'1" entering Tiddington turn left immediately after The Fox & 11'8" x 10'4" 11'8" x 5.1410'4" x 3.81m Bedroom 1 Outbuildings82 sq.m (890 sq.ft) 11'3" x 10'5" 11'3" x 10'5" 16'10" x 12'6" Bedroom 1 5.14 xLoft 3.81m 5.14 x 3.81m Draycot,Goat Thamepublic house into Ickford Road, proceed along the Approx. Gross Internal Area 16'10" x 12'6" 16'10" x 12'6" Draycotroad Cottage,out of the village and after the turn off to Waterstock on 890 Sq Ft - 82 Sq M APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA T Ickfordyour Road, left (do not take this turn off ), stay on Ickford Road and Bedroom 2 Granary Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 5.86 x 3.41m (No less than) T T 3.56 x 3.14m 4.11 x 3.08m Granary Granary Draycot, Thame 3.44 x 3.17m 13'6" x 10'1" 19'3" x 11'2" Draycott245 sq.m Cottage (2,638 sq.ft) can be found a short distance further on 3.52 x 3.24m 3.52 x 3.07m 11'3" x 10'5" 11'8" x 10'4" Bedroom 1 5.86 x 3.41m 5.86 x 3.41m 11'7" x 10'1" 19'3" x 11'2" 19'3" x 11'2" Approx. Gross(Including Internal Loft) Area 11'7" x 10'8" 5.14 x 3.81m the right hand side. First Floor 16'10" x 12'6" 2638 Sq Ft - 245 Sq M First FloorFirst Floor (IncludingServices OutbuildingsLoft) draycot cottage (No less than) Outbuildings82 sq.m (890 sq.ft) Loft T Granary Oil fi red heating, private drainage,Draycot, mains electricity Thame and 5.86 x 3.41m Approx. Gross Internal Area 19'3" x 11'2" water. Draycot Cottage, 890 Sq Ft - 82 Sq M APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA First Floor Ickford Road, Kitchen Tack Room (No less than) 3.80 x 3.40m 7.77 x 4.01m Fixtures and Fittings Bedroom 2 Kitchen Kitchen Tack Room Tack Room BedroomDraycot, 4 ThameBedroom 3 Dining Room 12'6" x 11'2" 25'6" x 13'2" 245 sq.m (2,638 sq.ft) Store4.11 x 3.08m Sitting Room 3.52 x 3.24m 3.52 x 3.07m 4.56 x 2.68m 3.80 x 3.40m 3.80Garage x 3.40m 7.77 x 4.01m 7.77 x 4.01m 3.44 x 3.17m 3.56 x 3.14m 5.29 x 4.20m 5.63 x 3.83m 5.00 x 1.79m13'6" x 10'1" 6.40 x 5.00m Store 11'7" x 10'8" 11'7" xDining 10'1" Room15'0" x 8'10"Dining Room 12'6" x 11'2" 12'6" x 11'2" Garage 25'6" x 13'2" 25'6" x 13'2" 11'3"Approx.