WELLS HEAD www.warmingham.com NEWBURY ROAD F EAST HENDRED F OXFORDSHIRE WELLS HEAD NEWBURY ROAD F EAST HENDRED F OXFORDSHIRE Wantage - 4 miles F Didcot - 5 miles F Wallingford - 11 miles F Oxford - 14 miles F A34 - 3 miles F M4 - 12 miles (Distances approximate) Enjoying a relaxing ambience and outlook, the setting is simply delightful, being idyllically located in a most desirable location within this quintessential English village, privately situated in delightfully mature gardens and grounds of approximately 0.35 of an acre. A most charming and stylish Grade II Listed home, being of great architectural merit, the cottage extends to approximately 2,471 sq ft in total, having been both extended to great effect and modernised, encompassing most attractive characterful yet contemporary high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, with an inspired flair, which embraces and complements the property’s original character features externally, whilst internally affords an impressive and flexible accommodation that blends delightfully with the more traditional elements. A simply stunning family home in a most delightful location, early viewing being highly recommended. F A Delightful Period Family Home Of F 4th Bedroom Striking Architectural Design Extending To F Shower Room Approximately 2,471 Sq Ft In Total F Quintessential English Village Setting Within Close Driving Distance Of Extensive F Landing Amenities, Schooling, and Mainline Railway F Vaulted & Beamed Master Bedroom Station To London Paddington F 2 Further Part Vaulted & Beamed Bedrooms F Part Vaulted & Beamed Family Bathroom F Reception Hall F Cellar F Vaulted & Beamed Barn Garage F Vaulted & Beamed Kitchen / Family Room F Utility Room F In All Approximately 2,471 Sq Ft F Beamed Dining Room With Inglenook Fireplace Gardens & Grounds F Sitting Room With Fireplace F Mature Gardens & Grounds Of F Study Approximately 0.35 Of An Acre SITUATION extensive secondary and private schooling is also to be found locally, most having superb bus routes for The quintessentially English village of East Hendred lies at the foot of The Downs and The Ridgeway, within attending children. the historic Vale Of White Horse, boasting a proud historic past. There are good road communications to the surrounding towns including Didcot, Wantage, and An extensive array of facilities are afforded in the village itself, including 2 primary schools, one Roman Wallingford, and the fast A34 dual carriageway linking Newbury with Oxford is a short drive also. The M4 Catholic and one Church Of England, a pre-school nursery, 3 public houses, a church, and village stores motorway at junction 12 or 13 is also within easy striking distance. Nearby mainline railway stations at & Post Office. Cholsey and Didcot affords for trains to Reading and London Paddington, achieved in under the hour. The nearby towns of Wantage, Abingdon, and Wallingford provide a diverse array of shops and facilities, In 2018 Crossrail services are scheduled to be commencing from Reading which together with the electrifying with Didcot just 5 miles away providing a large shopping centre and mainline railway station, whilst of the line will significantly improve travelling times to Paddington and central London City destinations. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION through the dining room, the vaulted and beamed kitchen / family room provides a most pleasing aspect A simply wonderful thatched Grade II cottage of great historical interest, its origins are believed to date over the grounds through the wide glazed and timbered bay area. From the kitchen / family room access back to the 17th Century. More recently the cottage has been extended on the ground floor adding a is afforded to the utility room, and in internal hall leading to the shower room and 4th bedroom. most stunning vaulted and beamed kitchen / family room, whilst elsewhere internally the cottage has been carefully restored, providing for a most delightful family home that affords well apportioned accommodation The charming staircase to the first floor rises from the reception hall to the landing, affording direct access of approximately 2,471 sq ft in size, incorporating an integral vaulted & beamed barn / garage, perfect for to the vaulted and beamed master bedroom, 2 further part vaulted and beamed bedrooms, and the part conversion to form an additional reception room with bedroom over. vaulted and beamed family bathroom, showcasing a spacious bath set in Carrara marble. The property is formally entered via the reception hall, which opens through to the study and cellar, Wells Head has been successfully blended with traditional construction methods in tune with its long then branches off one way to the sitting room and the other way the dining room, both afforded lovely standing heritage, successfully combining more contemporary open plan living with that of a rather more fireplaces, whilst to the dining room an impressive inglenook fireplace and beamed ceiling set forth a most traditional and nature, affording impressive vaulted and beamed accommodation that benefits from a period charismatic ambience. Off the sitting room the vaulted and beamed barn / garage is to be found, whilst ambience throughout, in addition to embracing outside living to inside living, with early viewing advised. GARDENS & GROUNDS Elevated to Newbury Road, a quiet country lane which leads out of the historic centre of East Hendred and Delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds are laid mainly laid to lawn, with extensive planting of up to open farmland, the cottage commands a private setting, accessed over an initially shared driveway mature hedging interspersed with an array of trees in which a most private and secluded setting is to on to it’s own private gravelled driveway and forecourt, affording ample parking for numerous vehicles. be enjoyed. Wide French doors open off the kitchen / family room on to the terraced area of the forecourt just adjacent Both private and delightfully attractive, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.35 of an to the circular headed well, enjoying views over the gardens and grounds, perfect for ‘Al Fresco’ dining. acre. GENERAL INFORMATION Wells Head, Newbury Road, East Hendred, Wantage, OX12 8LG Services: Mains gas, electricity, water, drainage are connected, with Approximate Gross Internal Area oil fired central heating. House = 222.1 sq m / 2391 sq ft (Including Garage) N Postcode: OX12 8LG Cellar = 7.4 sq m / 80 sq ft Local Authority: Vale Of White Horse District Council Total = 229.5 sq m / 2471 sq ft Telephone: 01235 422 422 VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co. = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 DIRECTIONS From our offices in the centre of Goring turn left and proceed down Feet 0 5 10 the High Street continuing over the River bridge and up to the top of Streatley High Street. At the traffic lights turn right and then bear 0 1 2 3 left onto the A417 Wantage Road, proceeding for approximately 7 Metres miles, driving through the village of Blewbury, and upon reaching a Kitchen / Family Room roundabout in a further couple of miles, proceed straight over, and 8.43 x 6.68 again across another roundabout in a further ½ a mile. In a further 3.17 x 2.34 27'8 x 21'11 mile or so on reaching Rowstock, continue over the roundabout, and T 10'5 x 7'8 B a mile or so later the left hand turning to East Hendred will be found. Proceed along through the village, and as the road rises up Wells Cellar Head will be found up on the right hand side. Utility DISCLAIMER The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or Study services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the 3.60 x 2.77 client is advised to obtain verification. These particulars are issued 11'10 x 9'1 on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co. Whilst all due care is taken in the preparation Garage Bedroom 1 of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, Sitting Room Dining Room 5.65 x 4.69 5.90 x 3.49 5.53 x 3.46 nor do they form part of any offer or contract. Intending clients must 18'6 x 15'5 5.83 x 3.27 18'2 x 11'4 19'2 x 10'9 19'4 x 11'5 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy 3.45 x 2.41 4.07 x 3.55 prior to signing a contract. 11'4 x 7'11 13'4 x 11'8 Bedroom 3 Reception 3.49 x 2.84 Hall 11'5 x 9'4 Ground Floor First Floor www.warmingham.com 01491 874144 4/5 High Street, Goring-on Thames FLOORPLANZ © 2018 0203 9056099 Ref: 212392 Nr Reading RG8 9AT This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. 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