The Springs, WATLINGTON

A lovely detached Edwardian family home of much character with generous garden and outbuilding close to the centre of Watlington

Tenure : Freehold -

Description: - A handsome and imposing detached Edwardian house thought to have been built for a local doctor and his family around 1920. The current owners of the house have been here since 1985 during which time they refurbished and remodelled the interior for modern family living. The accommodation is extensive and extends to almost 4,000 square feet overall including four reception rooms and five bedrooms. Apart from the house itself there is a detached oak framed outbuilding that provides a workshop, logstore and first floor studio. A wide driveway lies alongside with the south-facing garden adjacent and this wraps around the west elevation of the house where there is a kitchen garden.

The interior is very appealing and distinguished by the large well-lit rooms with generous ceiling heights, most of which overlook the garden with a south-facing aspect. The cosy sitting room with wood burning stove is in the centre of the house with access to the gardens. This room is flanked by the drawing room and dining room, which lie to either side. A large family kitchen has a double aspect with sizeable utility room alongside and there is a family room, also with fireplace.

The first floor offers five double bedrooms, three of which enjoy the fine outlook over the garden. Three bath/shower rooms are alongside. A large loft with roof lights is easily accessed by an enclosed lobby with drop-down steps.

Watlington - Watlington is reputedly England’s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls.

There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College.

The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town’s roof tops.

Outside: - The property is approached via a wide gravel driveway to the flank of the house and this provides ample space for several vehicles.

Garage / Workshop / Studio - 5.86 x 5.64 & 5.70 x 2.60 (19'2" x 18'6" & 18'8" x - A detached outbuilding accommodates a double garage (approx 415 sq ft), wood-store, workshop as well as a first floor studio/hobbies room (approx 392 sq ft)

Gardens: - The garden is south-facing and wraps around the house enclosed by a mature hedgerow and close-boarded fencing. A flag stone terrace with planted borders extends from the back of the house to an expanse of lawn. There are well-stocked beds and borders containing a variety of plants and climbers as well as espaliered fruit trees. On the western flank of the house is a kitchen garden with raised beds.

Services: - Mains services: Electricity / Gas / Water / Drainage
Heating: Gas fired central heating.
Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council.
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: E

Viewing: - Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: