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Freehold
Guide price
£450,000
(£697/sq. ft)
2 bed semi-detached house for sale
Chapel Street, Watlington, Oxfordshire OX492 beds
2 baths
1 reception
From 646 - 733 sq. ft
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
D
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Watlington Primary School 0.2 miles
- Icknield Community College 0.2 miles
- Saunderton 8 miles
- Cholsey 8.3 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- Charming cottage within close proximity to all amenities
- Sitting room with exposed oak beams and inglenook fireplace
- Two bedrooms and bathroom
- Separate annex with shower for potential home office
- South-westerly facing garden with beautiful roses, shrubs, perennials and climbers
- Presented to the market with no onward chain
Quintessential period cottage in picturesque town location.
Description
11 Chapel Street is an handsome Grade II Listed cottage. Set on a quiet side street in the heart of the popular market town of Watlington. The street community is renowned for its warmth and friendliness.
The property is believed to originated in the mid c.18th century and has an attractive red bond brick front façade and its rear elevation is brick and flint. Some aspects of its interior condition requires renovation for modern living however offers great potential for further improvement. Chapel Street is located just off of the main high street and features many attractive period homes within close proximity to all local amenities within the town.
Upon entering you are greeted by a sitting room with exposed oak beams and a charming open inglenook fireplace with a brick oven to its side. The reception room leads around to an open-plan kitchen/dining space with wooden wall and base units and integrated appliances. The room features five different windows and is flooded with natural light .
On the first floor are two bedrooms, both with integral storage, a bathroom and a landing with a large airing cupboard. Due to the high pitch of the roof, the loft space is large and could be potentially converted to a third bedroom, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Outside
The rear garden is of a south-westerly orientation and is immaculately presented and beautifully manicured. The raised brick borders include lovely roses, shrubs, perennials, hedgerows and climbers on the exterior wall. The annex sits at the back of the garden and can be used as another bedroom or as a potential home office. The annex benefits from a compact shower room with toilet and handbasin.
Location
Located within the highly popular and attractive market town of Watlington which is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The town is incredibly charming and is supported by many independent retailers including cafe, butcher, delicatessen, chocolate shop, and a vegetable market three days a week. Several Public houses and restaurants all of which are within close proximity.
Recreational facilities include tennis, squash and cricket. An active art group, Pilates and yoga classes. Several golf clubs are nearby including Huntercombe, Hadden Hill and The Springs Resort. Nestling at the foot of the Chilterns there are many footpaths and bridleways to explore.
There are mainline train services from Didcot Parkway to London, Paddington or High Wycombe to London, Marylebone. Road connections are ideal with access to the M40 at junction 6 at nearby Lewknor. There is a selection of schools with good repute in and around Watlington. There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways in the nearby Chilterns countryside, including a national trust at Watlington Hill.
Square Footage: 646 sq ft
Directions
From Henley-on-Thames take the Fairmile (B4130) to Nettlebed, upon reaching the village, turn right signposted to Cookley Green and Watlington (B481). Continue through Cookley Green and upon reaching Watlington, proceed down Brook Street and turn right onto Couching Street. Continue to the top of Couching Street and turn left onto High Street. Continue down the high street, past the memorial and turn right onto Chapel Street. The property can be found shortly on the left hand side.
From M40 (J6) turn left onto the B5009, sign posted Watlington. Continue into the village and before Couching Street turn right onto High Street. Continue down the high street, past the memorial and turn right onto Chapel Street. The property can be found shortly on the left hand side.
Description
11 Chapel Street is an handsome Grade II Listed cottage. Set on a quiet side street in the heart of the popular market town of Watlington. The street community is renowned for its warmth and friendliness.
The property is believed to originated in the mid c.18th century and has an attractive red bond brick front façade and its rear elevation is brick and flint. Some aspects of its interior condition requires renovation for modern living however offers great potential for further improvement. Chapel Street is located just off of the main high street and features many attractive period homes within close proximity to all local amenities within the town.
Upon entering you are greeted by a sitting room with exposed oak beams and a charming open inglenook fireplace with a brick oven to its side. The reception room leads around to an open-plan kitchen/dining space with wooden wall and base units and integrated appliances. The room features five different windows and is flooded with natural light .
On the first floor are two bedrooms, both with integral storage, a bathroom and a landing with a large airing cupboard. Due to the high pitch of the roof, the loft space is large and could be potentially converted to a third bedroom, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Outside
The rear garden is of a south-westerly orientation and is immaculately presented and beautifully manicured. The raised brick borders include lovely roses, shrubs, perennials, hedgerows and climbers on the exterior wall. The annex sits at the back of the garden and can be used as another bedroom or as a potential home office. The annex benefits from a compact shower room with toilet and handbasin.
Location
Located within the highly popular and attractive market town of Watlington which is set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The town is incredibly charming and is supported by many independent retailers including cafe, butcher, delicatessen, chocolate shop, and a vegetable market three days a week. Several Public houses and restaurants all of which are within close proximity.
Recreational facilities include tennis, squash and cricket. An active art group, Pilates and yoga classes. Several golf clubs are nearby including Huntercombe, Hadden Hill and The Springs Resort. Nestling at the foot of the Chilterns there are many footpaths and bridleways to explore.
There are mainline train services from Didcot Parkway to London, Paddington or High Wycombe to London, Marylebone. Road connections are ideal with access to the M40 at junction 6 at nearby Lewknor. There is a selection of schools with good repute in and around Watlington. There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways in the nearby Chilterns countryside, including a national trust at Watlington Hill.
Square Footage: 646 sq ft
Directions
From Henley-on-Thames take the Fairmile (B4130) to Nettlebed, upon reaching the village, turn right signposted to Cookley Green and Watlington (B481). Continue through Cookley Green and upon reaching Watlington, proceed down Brook Street and turn right onto Couching Street. Continue to the top of Couching Street and turn left onto High Street. Continue down the high street, past the memorial and turn right onto Chapel Street. The property can be found shortly on the left hand side.
From M40 (J6) turn left onto the B5009, sign posted Watlington. Continue into the village and before Couching Street turn right onto High Street. Continue down the high street, past the memorial and turn right onto Chapel Street. The property can be found shortly on the left hand side.
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