A characterful and spacious three double bedroom cottage, built in the 18th and 19th centuries, finished to a high standard and perfectly presented. The property is located in Highmoor village and benefits from south and west facing gardens, a large driveway, two outbuildings and a garage. No onward chain. EPC Exempt.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Highmoor is a small hamlet on the edge of the Chilterns with an active community and village hall. The adjacent village of Stoke Row has a number of amenities including a village shop, church and 2 highly regarded pubs/restaurants. Henley-on-Thames is a ten minute drive away and Reading town centre 20 minutes. There is easy access to the motorway networks of the M40 and M4.
ACCOMMODATION
The cottage begins though a covered arched portico and into a charming square reception hall with a wooden floor. There are central double French doors opposite leading into the garden and providing plenty of light. The original flooring runs into the kitchen. This is beautifully fitted with traditional style cream units and built in appliances including a 5-burner range oven. There is also a ceramic butler sink and oak work tops. The kttchen is spacious and open plan to the dining area. There are multiple windows to three aspects, including glazed French doors out to the garden. The living room is one of the oldest parts of the cottage, built in 1820. It has exposed wall beams and an inglenook fireplace with a central wood burning stove.
The bedroom accommodation is accessed via two staircases and separated into wings. The principal bedroom has double aspect windows, a wooden floor and built in storage. There is an opaque glazed sliding door leading to stunning shower room with a walk in shower, two windows and built in storage. The guest accommodation includes two large double bedrooms, both with double aspect windows and one with built in wardrobes. They are serviced by a family bathroom at the foot of the stairs, fitted with a bath with shower over.
OUTSIDE SPACE
The property has a private gravel driveway leading to gates that open to the large, square driveway with parking for multiple vehicles. There is a garage with a separate rear log store and storage area.
The gardens at Greenman Cottage are well presented and private. They are fully enclosed with a picket fence, and accessed via one of three pedestrian gates from the driveway. They wrap the house and so provide both south and west facing lawns and patios, as well as mature planting, trees and hedges. There are two outbuildings, one summer house and one studio. This has a wooden floor, electricity and a shower room This could be used as an office or gym, or additional accommodation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
South Oxfordshire District Council, tax band E. Mains electricity and water. Heating is LPG gas. Sewerage is via a septic tank.