Cottage for sale in Faringdon SN7, 2 Bedroom

A character mid-terrace Victorian cottage, situated in a unique position close to the centre of the town and yet quietly tucked away in a traffic-free environment.

The accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading into the sitting room with brick built fireplace (chimney currently blocked off as fire not in use) and window looking out to the cottage gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units and houses the combination boiler, a wooden staircase leads to the first floor.

On the first floor is a double bedroom and a bathroom comprising a panelled bath, WC, wash hand basin and there is plumbing and space for a washing machine. A further staircase rises to the second floor to a spacious bedroom with eaves storage and Velux windows.

Outside, to the rear a shared walkway with a good sized brick built shed with power and to the front a small garden with picket fence and beyond this a large garden with mature shrubs and trees, providing a wonderful place for seating and growing an assortment of vegetables.

The property benefits from gas fired central heating to radiators.

Amenities The historic market town of Faringdon, dating back at least to the 12th century, has a thriving community and amenities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, Faringdon Community College, Junior and Infant schools as well as The Old Station Nursery, doctors' and dentists' surgeries and a Family Centre. Buses travel from the town to private schools at Abingdon. The town now boasts three large supermarkets.

The Tower on Folly Hill was built by Lord Berners in 1935 and affords panoramic views across four counties. For over 20 years, the town has been twinned with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in France and in 2004, Faringdon became the first Fairtrade town in the South East of England. The town is served by the Stagecoach 66 bus which runs a frequent service from Swindon to Oxford and back. Faringdon is also ideally positioned for the A420, leading to the A34, M40 and M4 and mainline railway services from Swindon, Oxford, Oxford Parkway and Didcot Parkway.