Property for sale in Thame OX9, 3 Bedroom

Open house ***Saturday 9th March*** 3pm-4pm

A spacious and highly versatile chalet detached home with attractive views of fields to the front. Set in a tranquil setting within this charming Oxfordshire village. 18 Ickford Road was constructed around the 1957 and has benefitted from extensive programs of improvements and alterations over the years; the most significant being in the 1980’s where an extra floor was added to create two further bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom. The property throughout, provides a feeling of space and brightness and with three rooms on the ground floor there
is tremendous flexibility.

Accomodation

This highly versatile home would be an ideal purchase for either an elderly couple/person that would appreciated the ground floor accommodationor a growing family that would utilise the versatile accommodation and add (in-time ) to the existing foot-print of the property.

A canopied part covered porch with a partly glazed door leads to theentrance hallway. The entrance hallway provides access ( via white panel doors and brass handles) to a bedroom and the 15ft x 10ft dining room/bedroom (both rooms overlook the front). White panel doors from the hallway also lead to the study area, sitting room and kitchen. The dining room/bedroom is a well decorated room of excellent all-round proportions with a double glazed bay window, coving and radiator. The additional bedroom on the ground floor incorporates a range of built in wardrobes/cupboards with a mirror front door and offers shelving and hanging space. There is a radiator and coving to ceiling. The study is a compact most useful area with spot-lighting a comprehensive range of built-in book shelving and fitted desk. The utility/shower room provides space for appliances. A Miele washing machine and Miele tumble dryer would remain (subject to separate negotiation). There is a pedestal wash basin, low flush W.C and an enclosed corner shower cubicle with a Redring wall mounted shower unit and shower. There is half tiling to walls and a frosted window.

The kitchen/breakfast room was refitted and redesigned in 2009 by Mobalpa Kitchens in Thame (a bespoke company specialising in individual quality kitchens) and offers an excellent range of units with handles at eye and base level with wood textured work surfaces, tiled splash backs and concealed under-unit lighting. There is a built-in electric four ring hob ( we have been advised that there is a capped gas point behind the cooker) with extractor fan over. There is plumbing for washing machine or dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer and a built-in oven and grill. The fridge/freezer and dish washer would remain (subject to separate negotiation). Within the kitchen is a concealed wall-mounted Potterton gas boiler that serves the hot water and central heating. There is a door to rear garden and double glazed window overlooking rear garden. The sitting room provides comfortable living space and with patio doors to the rear, makes this a bright room with a most pleasant outlook to the rear patio and garden beyond. A brick-fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle houses a living flame coal gas fire. The brick work extends to one
side to provide a T.V plinth. Stairs lead to the first floor and there is a understairs recess. There is wall lighting, coving and two radiators.

The first floor was a result of significant alterations in the 1980’s and provides comfortable accommodation with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The landing comprises a velux window and panelled doors with brass handles to the bedrooms and bathroom. The main bedroom on the first floor offers a pleasant outlook to the rear with a double glazed window. Radiator and a range of ‘his and hers’ built in wardrobes with panelled doors and power sockets with hanging space and shelving. The second bedroom is again of pleasing size with radiator and a window that overlooks the front with attractive views over fields and countryside.

The first floor bathroom comprises an attractive matching ‘ wispa grey ’ suite with low level W.C, pedestal wash basin, and panelled bath with hand-grips and chrome taps. There is a velux window ensuring this is a bright room, a small cupboard leading into eaves space and an airing cupboard with hot and cold tanks and storage space. There is ½ tiling to walls and access to the insulated loft space.

Outside

The setting of the property is idyllic and offers a feeling of seclusion with a most pleasant and rural setting. Overall the plot measures 0.16 acre

Adjoining the rear of the property is a slightly elevated paved patio and a brick retaining wall. Steps from the patio lead to the main garden area which is laid to lawn and within this area are a number of flowering and bedding areas with bushes and shrubs to boundaries. There is fencing, outside tap, outside power and external lighting. To the side is a shingle driveway that runs the full length of the garden. This provides vehicular access to the double garage and access to the front garden.

The front garden provides in-part ample parking for numerous vehicles which is laid to shingle. Access via a timber gate leads to the rear garden. The majority of the front garden is laid to lawn surrounded by a small wall. There are bushes and flowering borders with brick-walling and fencing to boundaries. There is outside lighting.

The double garage is located to the rear of the rear garden and measures approximately 21'6 ft 15'9 ft . A pitch tiled roof provides additional roof storage. There is light and power, electric up and over door and a separate side door to the rear garden and a leaded window that overlooks the rear garden. The garage retains offers the scope for other uses although we always would advise any potential buyers to research the possible planning implications before making a commitment to buy.

Location

Ickford Road is a highly sought-after road within the charming village of Tiddington and comprises of mainly substantial detached executive homes and some period properties. The infilling of newer homes has been carried out with the greatest of care and blend with their older counterparts. Tiddington is
surrounded by beautiful countryside. Ickford Road is located off the A418 which links Tiddington to Oxford and Thame. An excellent bus service links Tiddington to Oxford, Aylesbury and Thame. Thame is approximately 3.5 miles from Tiddington and 1.5 miles (3 minutes drive) to Junction 8a M40. Within Tiddington is a village hall which hosts local village events such as fetes and bazaars. The local public house (The Fox and Goat) is located at the end of Ickford Road and is currently under
new management and offers a restaurant and accommodation. A cricket club with club-house plays in the Cherwell League and currently there are three senior teams and a there is a highly successful youth program. The nearby St Helens church was rebuilt in 1830, designed by Thomas Rickman (renowned for his Gothic revival architecture). There are many fine walks around Tiddington across the glorious Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside. The pretty and historic market
town of Thame, offers a cornucopia of small thriving retail outlets and restaurants and a Waitrose food-hall. Schooling can be found at Great Milton 4-11 year olds and at nearby Ickford and there is also schooling at Wheatley for all ages and abilities. We believe a courtesy school bus service is currently provided to Great Milton (please check). Additional schooling can be found at Thame including the well-thought of Lord Williams Senior school.

Commuter

The property is located approximately 1.5 miles to Junction 8a M40 and the village lies on the 280 and X8 bus route which links Tiddington to Thame and Aylesbury and Oxford. Nearest train station can be found at Haddenham approximately 6 mile distant.

Directions

From Thame, proceed along the A418 following signs to Oxford. After approximately 3.5 miles proceed into the village and just before the speed camera seen on the right, turn right into Ickford Road.