High Street, Childrey, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9UQ

Occupying a generous 0.27 of an acre plot, this beautifully renovated and deceptively spacious five-bedroom Grade-II listed detached cottage which offers substantial accommodation whilst bursting with character and period features. Measuring an impressive 2905 square feet, The Holloway offers an elegant mix of old and new, coupled with quirkiness and practicality and should be viewed internally to fully appreciate all that there is to offer.

The cottage is approached via a paved footpath through the pretty front garden which is enclosed by mature hedging adding to the overall privacy. The rustic front door leads into the central entrance hall which gives access to the living room and dining room. Dating back to the 18th century, at least, both beautiful reception rooms are complemented by feature Inglenook fireplaces now home to log burners, a combination of rendered walls and originals beams with solid wood flooring which perfectly compliment the oak internal doors. Some great additions to the home are the most recent changes to the cottage which are the useful modern shower room, and a quirky mezzanine study/library room providing built-in bookshelves and a pleasant aspect over the garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the substantial extension which was completed by the current owners in 2007 and consists of a large utility room, attractive country kitchen/dining room, boot room and additional shower room all with underfloor heating. The kitchen/dining room is complete with bespoke elm cupboards and worktops, decorative shelving, double Belfast sink and built-in 'Miele' appliances to include a dishwasher and fridge. The integrated freezer can be found in the utility room with matching oak worktops, bespoke cabinets, and Belfast sink. Stairs from the kitchen leads to the original second bedroom along with the family bathroom, bedrooms 3 and 4 which completes the extension in 2007 by the current owners. In keeping with the character and charm of the property, rendered walls and beams flow through extended accommodation whilst the bedrooms benefit from beautiful, vaulted ceilings and unique laddered reading nook/storage. Showcasing the wonderful history of the building is the spiral staircase which leads to the master bedroom with separate dressing area complete with built-in wardrobes.

Externally, the well-tended and private wrap around gardens includes a patio area which is perfect for outside dining and entertaining, remainder laid to lawn with mature flowers and shrub borders. To the rear of the side garden are pretty fruit trees and an ‘Alitex’ greenhouse ideal for keen gardeners.

The long driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to the oak framed double garage which includes two parking bays and benefits from sliding doors at the rear of the garage leading to the large workshop. Additionally, the garage has been extended above which lends itself to a multitude of purposes and is currently being used as an office with separate WC.

Material Information: The property is freehold, connected to mains gas, electricity, water, and drainage. The property is heated via a gas fired boiler which is serviced annually. Conservation Area - Childrey. The property is connected with asymmetric digital subscriber line, cable and fibre to the cabinet. Please open 'Brochure 1' for further material information including flood risk, mobile and broadband signal and more.

Reference: 28852956 EAID:3552051449 BID:13322901