Property description

A charming detached four bedroom house set in mature gardens in the heart of this thriving West Oxfordshire village. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and benefits from a study/games room off the garage which could be converted to a downstairs bedroom or separate annexe.

4 bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, music room, sitting room, games room, garage, garden.

SITUATION    Bampton is the home of the fictitious Downton of Downton Abbey fame and Hugh de Singleton, Mel Starr's medieval surgeon. It sits close to the edge of the Cotswolds and is one of the oldest and prettiest villages in the area. While it retains much of the character of the traditional Cotswold village it is also a hive of activity with a multitude of events taking place throughout the year including Morris Dancing, May Garlands and Bampton Classical Opera. Bampton has an excellent array of amenities for a village of its size. It has a post office, bank, library, five function facilities, a sports ground and pavilion, an art gallery, two churches, a primary school and of course a market square. It also has a wide array of shops, public houses and service providers, both within the village and closeby. Burford golf club is also within easy reach. Oxford with its cultural, educational and medical benefits lies nineteen miles to the east. In addition, Bampton is situated within easy reach of the main arterial routes of the M4 giving access to London and the West Country and the A40 with access to the M40 for both London and the Midlands. Mainline stations can be found at Swindon, Didcot and Oxford.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

ENTRANCE HALL 15'7\" x 10' (4.75m x 3.05m). Oak floor, radiator, under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor.

CLOAKROOM    Ceramic floor tiles, low level WC, radiator, wash basin, extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM 17'10\" x 11'9\" (5.44m x 3.58m). Double aspect, open fireplace with stone surround and hearth, two radiators, television aerial point.

STUDY/GAMES ROOM 16'5\" x 8'4\" (5m x 2.54m). Oak floor, study area leading into games room, fitted storage cupboard, radiator, television aerial point, side door, door to garage. These two rooms could be converted to a separate annexe or office (subject to planning permission and building regulations).

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 25'6\" x 11'9\" (7.77m x 3.58m). Part ceramic floor tiles/part oak floor, range of floor mounted units, combination of oak and granite work surfaces, Belfast sink, Rangemaster oven with five ring gas hob and matching cooker hood, glass splash back, downlighters, space and plumbing for freestanding American style fridge/freezer, radiator, breakfast bar area, dining area with oak floor, double height sloping ceiling, bi-fold doors to patio and garden.

MUSIC ROOM 10' x 9'5\" (3.05m x 2.87m). Oak floor, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM 6'4\" x 6'1\" (1.93m x 1.85m). Ceramic floor tiles, range of floor mounted units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING    Airing cupboard with shelves, loft hatch.

BEDROOM 1 11'9\" x 11'4\" (3.58m x 3.45m). Radiator.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM    Ceramic floor and wall tiles, shower cubicle with Supajet power shower, wash basin, low level WC, extractor fan, radiator, fitted wardrobes with sliding doors.

BEDROOM 2 11'7\" x 9'5\" (3.53m x 2.87m). Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 9'11\" x 9'5\" (3.02m x 2.87m). Radiator.

BEDROOM 4 11'7\" x 8' (3.53m x 2.44m). Television aerial point, radiator.

BATHROOM    Side panelled bath with power shower and glass folding shower screen, low level WC, wash basin, extractor fan, radiator.

GARAGE 16'5\" x 8'5\" (5m x 2.57m). Up and over door, concrete floor, power and light, loft storage, door from games room.

OUTSIDE    To the front of the property is a shared block paved drive leading to the parking area and garage. There is a footpath leading to the front door. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a wide range of mature trees and herbaceous borders. The rear garden dog-legs out to the right and forms a double width garden plot. From the bi-fold doors in the kitchen is a patio area. In addition there is a side gate leading past the door into the games room and continues to the rear garden.

DIRECTIONS    From Oxford take the A40 heading toward Cheltenham and take the main Witney exit south towards Standlake and Abingdon on the A415. Take the second right towards Aston. Continue through Aston and head towards Bampton. In Bampton continue onto the market square and at the mini roundabout take the second exit towards Brize Norton. Opposite Landells turn right onto New Road and after approximately 100 yards the property is on the right hand side. Postcode OX18 2LF.