6 Horsecroft , Stanford in the Vale Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8LL 6 Horsecroft • Stanford in the Vale • Wantage • Oxfordshire • SN7 8LL Guide £695,000 Freehold A fine Grade II listed farmhouse believed to date back c.300 years, situated in the heart of the village, affording a wealth of character together with a generous courtyard with garaging (with permission to convert to residential use), mature gardens, and a generous adjoining self-contained character annexe Farmhouse comprising; five bedrooms, refitted bathroom, three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, downstairs wet room, oil heating Gardens to the front and rear, large gated courtyard with parking, garage (potential accommodation) double car port with planning to provide double garage/workshop Adjoining self-contained annexe comprising; large bedroom, character loft room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, sitting room, private courtyard, own access, oil heating LOCATION Stanford in the Vale is an appealing and thriving downland village in the arresting Vale of the White Horse forming part of South Oxfordshire, famous for its ancient prehistoric chalk horse on the South Downs where, it is also believed, St George slayed the dragon. Situated midway between market towns Wantage 6 miles and Faringdon 5 miles, easily accessible from the A417, the village itself caters for day-to-day needs with a modern supermarket, post office, popular primary school and pre-school, village hall and two traditional public houses. Both Wantage and Faringdon offer a further comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities as well as a variety of regular markets and in addition there is a pleasing variety of restaurants and gastro pubs within the surrounding area. The city of Oxford 16 miles and the commercial centre of Swindon 15 miles are easily accessed via the A420, and Oxford and Didcot 17 miles have mainline train services to London (Paddington) in under 1 hour. There is an excellent selection of both state and private education within the locality including Radley College, Abingdon School, St Helen & St Katherine and The Manor Prep, Cokethorpe, St Hughs, Ferndale Prep, St Edwards. Well regarded comprehensive schools at Wantage and Faringdon. Heathrow Airport circa 1.2 hours. Outdoor pursuits locally include golf courses Frilford Heath and Carswell, near Faringdon and equestrian centres at neighbouring Goosey and Gainfield. DESCRIPTION This fine grade II listed period farmhouse believed to date back 300 years, situated in the heart of this sought after village affording a wealth of character with exposed timbers and open fireplaces. The principal house is arranged over three floors with five potential bedrooms to the main house, and a recently refurbished family bathroom. To the ground floor there are three principal reception rooms as well as a modern kitchen/breakfast room, a utility and a downstairs wet room. An added attraction includes an adjoining two storey self-contained annexe with a large double bedroom plus further beamed loft room as well as a sitting room, kitchen/dining room and a separate bathroom. This property has its own courtyard garden and can be accessed separately from the street; although with some minor modification could easily be incorporated into the main house if so desired. Added attractions include an attractive courtyard providing parking for a number of vehicles where there is also an attractive period garage size c 24’7 x 14’8 (potential further accommodation) and a double bay open fronted tiled car port with two adjoining storage facilities, (this has planning permission to provide a double garage with workshop if so required). The farmhouse benefits from attractive multi-faceted elevations of stone, brick and render which wrap around a large and private terrace that leads out to the delightful mature gardens. COUNCIL TAX Band F Assessment 2015/16. SERVICES All mains services connected except mains gas. Oil fired central heating via radiators. DIRECTIONS Leave Wantage Market place via Mill Street, proceed over the double mini roundabout onto the A417 Challow/Faringdon road. Continue through the village of East Challow and outbound on the A417, on entering Stanford in the Vale take the first turning tight signposted High Street, proceed down the High Street passing the primary school and the Co-op to the sharp left hand bend taking the right turn for Horsecroft where the property will be found after a short distance on the right hand side as identified by our For Sale board. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for y ou, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 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All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Douglas Gribben has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Douglas Gribben, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or Newbury Street Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 8BU withdrawn. Tel: 01235 766222 email: [email protected] www.douglasandgribben.co.uk 5. All measurements are approximate. REF: GRD/RD 2193902 01.08.2014 .