Cottage for sale in Chinnor OX39, 4 Bedroom

Duck Cottage is a beautiful character property dating back to the 1700’s. Recently re-thatched and sensitively extended and adapted, this inspiring home combines authentic rural charm with the practicality required for modern family living. Located in a large secluded plot in the very heart of the beautiful Chinnor village, it benefits from highly rated primary and secondary schools, easy transport links to London and a plethora of local amenities within, and beyond the village itself.

Duck Cottage is a beautiful character property dating back to the 1700’s. Recently re-thatched and sensitively extended and adapted, this inspiring home combines authentic rural charm with the practicality required for modern family living. Located in a large secluded plot in the very heart of the beautiful Chinnor village, it benefits from highly rated primary and secondary schools, easy transport links to London and a plethora of local amenities within, and beyond the village itself.

The porch and oak front door opens into the main wychert-walled cottage and the dual aspect reception and living room. Warm and cosy in the winter, with the traditional wood burning stove as a focal point, or cool and refreshing in the summer, this room hints strongly at the cottage’s past, with its impressive timber beams and pillars.

Through the similarly fashioned dining room, and into a contemporary open plan kitchen/breakfast room complete with custom granite work tops, fully integrated appliances, large breakfast island, a walk-in pantry, feature slate flooring and large French doors opening to the patio area and main garden. With a light and fresh feel, the layout makes it ideal for entertaining at any time of the year, with the kitchen/breakfast area flowing seamlessly into the garden, blurring the lines between inside and out.

The ground floor also has a separate utility and downstairs cloakroom. A modern oak-framed conservatory with underfloor heating, currently used as a snooker and games room, opens out into an additional garden area, catching the late evening sunshine, and ideal for summer BBQs and family time.

The property sits centrally within its plot and has a secluded feel with substantial wychert-effect garden walls on all sides. This property is ideal for keen gardeners, with extensive, well maintained lawn areas, raised vegetable beds and mature trees and plants. In addition to the main building, the property benefits from a garden studio with a vaulted ceiling, ideal as a home office or gymnasium. There is also a detached garage and plenty of off-road parking.

The M40 motorway (Junction 6) is only 3 miles from Chinnor and provides excellent road links to both Oxford (15 miles) and London (30 miles). The Oxford Tube stop is extremely popular with commuters.