Property for sale in Faringdon SN7, 5 Bedroom

Located in the heart of fernham, is this most quintessential, grade II listed, detached, 5 bedroom country cottage, 1 double bedroom is in the self contained flat above the garage, which currently bringing an income of £5,400 per annum.

The Property

With its thatched roof, exposed stone walls, beamed timber ceilings, ornamental fireplaces, wooden latch doors and roses around the front door, ‘The Thatchets’ is the quintessential English country cottage, standing in a plot of about 1/3 of an acre.

Enter at the side of the cottage into the hallway, with stairs to first floor, under stair cupboard and doors to downstairs toilet/cloakroom and kitchen. The kitchen has floor and wall-mounted oak cupboards, integral double oven, separate 4-ring electric hob, fridge and dishwasher. Attached to the kitchen is the dining room, with door onto the back garden, which in turn leads through into the sitting room. The sitting room has a large, attractive inglenook fireplace with inset bread oven. To the rear of the sitting room is space for a study.

Stairs lead from the sitting room to the first floor, where doors lead to the impressive master bathroom with basin, toilet and roll-top bath, the first of three double bedrooms and concealed stairway to bedroom 4. A second bathroom with bath, toilet and shower can be found at the far end of the cottage with another staircase leading back down to the entrance.

Outside the front garden, enclosed behind flagstone walling, is laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs and trees, including roses and wisteria covering the front of the house. The fully enclosed rear garden is again mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, a greenhouse, single stone built garage and a double garage with one bedroom self-contained annex over.

The self-contained annex comprises an open plan kitchen and sitting room, door to shower room and separate door to double bedroom.

The central heating for the cottage is oil with the annex being lpg.

Directions

From Oxford, take the A420 passing Faringdon on your right hand side. Continue forward until taking a left hand turn into Fernham Road, passing Little Coxwell. At the "T" junction turn left and take the first right into Church Lane. The Thatchets will be found on the right hand side after about 100 metres.

Situation

Fernham is a village and civil parish about 2 miles south of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse. Fernham was historically part of the parish of Shrivenham. It was part of Berkshire until the 1974 local authority boundary changes transferred the Vale of White Horse to Oxfordshire. The Woodman Country Pub and Restaurant is situated a short distance form the cottage. In the winter of 2007–08 Farmer Gow's Activity Centre moved from Appleton to Fernham. It offers family activities based on farming. Close to Uffington, White Horse Hill, and Wayland`s Smithy.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

Vale of White Horse District Council

Council Tax

Band G. Amount payable £3,049.80 per annum.

Agents Notes

We have not tested equipment, appliances and services to the property. You are advised to consult your legal representative in connection with all matters relating to the contract for sale and legal title of the property.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment through the agent, Fairfax and Company, Charlbury. Tel: Email: