Property description
An impressive three/ four bedroom period apartment situated on the top floor above the private residence at Marcham Priory. The Priory itself stands in the grounds of the main house and dates back to the mid 16th Century. The flat is accessed via a Spiral Staircase to the front door, however a lift is available for the moving in and out of furniture. The bedrooms all have wooden floors and retain period features such as sash windows and most of the rooms have ornamental fireplaces. The hallway and main reception room is due to have new carpet fitted between tenancies. The flat includes a maintained garden area and has an area for parking several cars. UNFURNISHED. Available from late April. EPC Rating E.
LOCAL INFORMATION Marcham village began life as a Saxon settlement and its first residents may have been buried in the cemetery at Frilford. The name means Wild Celery covered Water Meadow after the sea celery which still grows in the salt marshes between Marcham and the River Ock. It was one of the many places in this part of the county which belonged to the Abbey of Abingdon, being a gift from King Edgar the Peacemaker in AD 965.
Marcham is just 3 miles from the market town of Abingdon which offers a wide range of recreational and leisure facilities as well as a range of independent high street shops and both Tesco and Waitrose supermarkets. The village has a public house, primary school and is just 11 miles from the city of Oxford. The village is located within 1 mile of the A34. Mainline railway links to London can be found in Didcot 8 miles away.
ACCOMMODATION Hallway, Kitchen with Appliances, Bathroom, 4 Double Bedrooms (one can be used as a 2nd reception room), and a Living Room.
OUTSIDE SPACE An area of garden is allocated for the sole use of the tenants of the flat. The garden is kept maintained by the gardener.
A designated area for the parking of several cars is provided.
LOCAL AUTHORITY and SERVICES Vale of White Horse. Council Tax Band B.
Gas, Electric and Water are provided at a fixed price of £200 per month payable to the landlord.
There is a sky dish in situ and telephone lines for the provision of telephone and broadband internet services.
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
IMPORTANT NOTE * When you apply for a tenancy there will be fees to pay - ask our branch staff or visit our website for further details of this fee and other fees which may become payable during the lifetime of your tenancy.
Property Features :
- Top Floor Period Apartment
- Village Location, set in Private Residence
- Wood flooring to bedrooms
- Ornamental Fireplaces & Period Features
- Large Maintained Garden Area