Heyford Hill Lane, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4

An enchanting and versatile property comprising a charming three double bedroom cottage and a separate workshop/studio built to a high modern standard with huge potential to convert into residential, in a private backwater set within 25 acres of Thames Water designated biodiversity land leading down to the river Thames

The Pump House is a characterful Victorian semi detached house, originally built in 1882 to support the management of Oxford waterways. An adjacent building that was recently built to modern standards but built in the footprint of what was originally the beam pumping station steam boiler house. The property has been renovated and extended to create a beautiful home whilst retaining and celebrating its unique and fascinating past. Built from red brick under a slate roof with ornate timber dressing, the main house is arranged over two floors with two generous reception rooms and a wonderful kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor. Beyond the kitchen is a versatile snug/bedroom and utility room. All tiled floor areas enjoy the benefit of underfloor heating. Upstairs there are three generous double bedrooms complemented by a bathroom and separate shower room.

The house has been lined throughout with wood fibre insulation and double glazing to improve the thermal efficiency of the home along with a warm air heat recovery system in both the house and the outbuilding.

The recently constructed workshop/studio is most noteworthy, built on the footprint of the original beam pumping station boiler house. Where once stood a brick chimney and pump station, a workshop stands in a modern and very well proportioned structure designed to reflect the appearance of the original coach house with a tall arched opening enclosed by a pair of hardwood doors leading into the garage/workshop. There are two more generous areas within the building that could be converted into residential spaces subject to the necessary planning permission.

The house is one of a pair located down a long private lane that also provides access for the water board. The gardens of the former pumping station that were once used to grow horseradish sold to Coopers Marmalade of Oxford are now mainly laid to lawn with the stunning back drop of the designated biodiversity land that adjoins the riverside. The house is orientated to make the most of this wonderful outlook towards the river. There is a gravel driveway behind iron gates that are accessed from the lane.

Heyford Hill Lane is located to the south of the city and is a peaceful lane that serves just a handful of other properties. The lane runs adjacent with the River Thames as it approaches Oxford from the south with the lane coming to an end at 1 and 2 Heyford Hill Cottages. The lane is accessed via Littlemore which has a range of amenities and provides easy access to Oxford city via the Iffley Road. Communication links to the A34 and A40/M40 are excellent and there is a regular bus service into the city. There is a riverside public house at Sandford lock, and the Thames path on the other side of the river can be accessed from the village.