Milton Lane, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13

Fascinating Grade II listed house with circa one acre and barn with planning for conversion of part to a two bedroom annexe.

Description

Ancient beams and panelling, interesting floors and huge fireplaces, fascinating nooks and crannies all feature, adding to the rich tapestry and history of this house.

Dating back to 1571, the house was originally two buildings, separated by a narrow passage. Within a short space of time the two buildings were connected with what is now the entrance hall and staircase. The house was extended c18th century.

The entrance hall opens to the heart of the house with all receptions rooms leading directly off. The atmospheric sitting room has panelled walls and bench (possibly repurposed from other buildings), chamfered ceiling beams, a huge Elizabethan fireplace with a possibly original spit rack above. The delightful drawing room reflects later architectural detailing, with its full height fielded panelling, leaded light windows, with unusual horizontal wooden shutters, and shallow window seats below. A wood burning stove is set within the fireplace with deep cupboards either side. The spacious study also features a fireplace with gas-fired stove within. A cloakroom is situated just off the back hall.

The kitchen/breakfast room is situated off an inner hall and features painted wood units beneath stone worktops, with a Miele dishwasher and a walk in pantry. A further C18 fireplace houses a four door Aga with gas hob. Just off is the utility room and a porch/boot room with gardener's WC.

The Jacobean staircase rises with a quarter turn to a galleried landing. The principal bedroom spans the depth of the house, with a huge cross beam within the vaulted ceiling, and stunning wide old hardwood boards to the floor, and a walk in wardrobe with potential for en-suite. There are four further bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room to the first floor. A second staircase drops down to the sitting room.

Outside
With wonderful views over the village green and cricket pitch, the architectural timeline is evident from the front of the house. There has been a settlement on the current village site for over a thousand years and Milton Lane forms part of that ancient history. The long view to the fields behind, once common grazing land, is evident from the start of the gravel driveway that sweeps round to the back of the house. The gardens, mostly to the rear of the house, include a summerhouse, fruit trees, raised beds, a snakeshead fritillary garden and stream that runs through the front garden.

Barn
The large barn with interesting old trusses has planning consent to convert in part to a two bedroom, two bathroom annexe, with an open plan ground floor and timber cladding to the exterior. Power and water are already connected.
Planning reference number: P12/V2083/HH

Location

Steventon has a thriving community with an active cricket and football club, primary school, three popular public houses, shop and Post Office. A wide range of highly regarded schools are available in the area, both state and private, including Didcot Girls’ School, St Birinus, St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon School and Radley College.

Steventon is ideally situated for easy access to Oxford, Milton Park, Harwell and Culham Science Parks, the motorway networks via the A34 and Didcot Parkway GWR mainline railway station. Regular bus services also run from the village to Oxford, Abingdon, Milton Park, Wantage, Harwell and Didcot.

As well as the small village supermarket, there are farm shops nearby with Abingdon and Didcot offering a wide choice for everyday shopping needs. Historic Oxford presents a wide choice of cultural pastimes as well as more extensive shopping opportunities.

Square Footage: 3,407 sq ft



Directions

From the A34 Milton Interchange take the A4130 towards Wantage. After half a mile turn right at the traffic lights to Steventon. After half a mile turn right at the village hall onto Milton Lane. The destination will be found after a short distance on the right.

Additional Info

Abingdon 4 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 42 minutes) 4 miles , Oxford 16 miles, Central London 67 miles
(all distances are approximate)

Services
All mains services are connected. Gas central heating.

Photographs taken and brochure prepared May 2024.