Sower Hill, Uffington, SN7

For the first time in over 45 years, The Crest is for sale and provides the new owner with many opportunities to develop the property on, quite possibly, one of the most unique sites and outlooks in this part of Oxfordshire.

The property is nestled under Uffington White Horse Hill, with views across the Vale. Situated about 1 mile south of the village of Uffington the current property comprises around 0.5 acres of land on which are the main house, the annexe, and a series of barns.

The Crest lends itself to modernisation and extension (subject to planning regulations) and currently comprises an entrance hallway, two sitting rooms, both with working wood burners, a kitchen, cloakroom, boot room and boiler room. Whilst on the first floor are two double bedrooms, both providing lovely views and a family bathroom. Stairs lead to the hobby room/office, on the second floor.

The Annexe has its own entrance to both the front and rear and comprises of an entrance hallway, bedroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility room and bathroom.

Externally, at the front of the property is ample parking with the drive in drove off driveway. The gardens sweep to either side of the main house with a track leading to the barns at the rear. Closest to the house are lawn and patio areas, which really capture the best of the days sun.

To the rear of the plot are a series of barns which include a dry barn, old milking shed as well as various stores and in total they cover just over 1800 Sq. Ft.

This really is a one of a kind property and something special that doesn’t come to the market very often. It should be viewed to appreciate the size and potential.

The village of Uffington lies on the edge of the Vale of the White Horse, just north of the Berkshire Downs. Overlooking the village is the famous White Horse, a marvellous chalk figure which was cut into the hillside 3,000 years ago. The village has a fine church, known as the Cathedral of the Vale, and an excellent museum, shop and Post Office, pre-school, primary school, traditional public house, community hall and sports ground as well as a host of community clubs and organisations. Further information on village activities can be found on the village website

More comprehensive facilities are available at the nearby towns of Wantage (c. 7 miles); Faringdon (7.5 miles); Didcot to the east (c.15.4 miles), which has a mainline train service to London Paddington (c. 45 minutes); Abingdon (c.15.2 miles); Oxford (M40) (c. 20 miles); and Swindon (M4) (c. 12.4 miles).

Uffington has literary connections too. John Betjeman, Poet Laureate, lived in the village and Thomas Hughes, author of Tom Brown’s Schooldays, was born at Uffington Vicarage. Several of Hughes’ books are based on local people and places; the museum is actually housed in the school featured in his most famous work.