New Road, Childrey, OX12

The main house boasts a stunning view of a charming central grass courtyard, surrounded by stables. The interior features polished concrete floors and galvanized steel framed windows, giving it a sleek and modern look.

The heart of the house is the vaulted open plan kitchen, complete with a large island/breakfast bar, sink, cooking appliances, and floor to ceiling cupboards that house an integrated refrigerator. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room, separated from the sitting room by a central fireplace. A spiral staircase leads to the study area above the kitchen, while a scullery and cloakroom are located behind it. The impressive drawing room with an open fire completes the ground floor, all of which opens out to a private formal courtyard garden with a terrace.

The bedroom accommodation is spread across both the ground and first floors. The ground floor features two bedrooms and shower rooms, while the first floor boasts the principal bedroom with an adjoining shower and dressing room with a laundry area. The fourth bedroom is accessed via a secondary staircase.

Outside

The formal garden, located to the southwest of the house, is centred around a beautiful gravelled and paved courtyard. Accessible from the main reception rooms, the garden features steps leading up to a lawn area with well-stocked shrub and flower beds.

There is an additional terrace featuring a pergola adorned with climbing shrubs, offering a picturesque view of the central courtyard surrounded by roses. The vegetable garden is situated to the south of the driveway and includes an extra greenhouse for growing plants.

Situation

Childrey is a charming village nestled in pristine countryside at the base of the Downs. The village boasts a variety of local amenities, such as a village shop, church, and Little Ducks Pre-School and Ridgeway C of E Primary School.

Located just 3 miles west of Wantage, residents have easy access to day-to-day necessities, including a Waitrose supermarket. The picturesque villages of the Cotswolds are a short drive away, while nearby towns like Hungerford, Newbury, and Oxford City Centre offer a wide range of shopping and recreational opportunities. The property itself overlooks the stunning Vale of the White Horse to the north.

Excellent transportation links are available, with the M4 (J14) to the south providing convenient access to London, Heathrow Airport, and the M25 motorway network. Didcot, located approximately 13 miles to the east, offers a fast and regular train service to London (Paddington) in just 45 minutes.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of sporting activities in the area, including hunting with The Old Berkshire Hunt and the Vale of the White Horse, as well as horse racing at Newbury. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the West Berks Course at Chaddleworth or Frilford Heath, while nature lovers can explore the numerous public footpaths and bridleways along The Ridgeway.

Childrey is ideally situated for families seeking quality education options, with a state primary school in the village, state secondary schools in Wantage and Farringdon, and a selection of prestigious independent schools nearby. These include St. Hugh's, Pinewood School, Abingdon Prep, Cothill School, Downe House, Cokethorpe, St. Helen & St. Katherine, Abingdon School, Radley College, as well as schools in Oxford like The Dragon, Summer Fields, and St. Edward's.

Additional Information

Council Tax Band:
G For The Main House
B For The Archway
A For The Flat