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THE OLD FARMHOUSE
LONG WITTENHAM OXFORDSHIRE
Didcot Railway Station London Paddington within the hour 2 ?
miles?
Wallingford on Thames 3 ? miles
Oxford 7 ? miles
Located in the heart of this rural village with excellent road
and rail links, this charming and characterful cottage with instant
curb appeal offers generous accommodation of over 3,000 sq ft.
Originating from The 15th Century and with Grade II listed
status it is thought to have once been visited by Oliver Cromwell
where he sat under the mulberry tree within the beautiful grounds.
The property enjoys strong historical links within this delightful
village
A delightful Period Family Residence With Mature Gardens and
Grounds
Within Close Distance Of The Mainline Railway Station To London
Paddington Within The Hour
Driveway Parking and Detached Garage
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom with access to the Cellar
Cellar
Family Room
Sitting Room with Fireplace
Dining Room with Woodburner
Kitchen
Utility Room
Rear Hall
Conservatory
2 Staircases
Main Bedroom With Built In Wardrobes and Ensuite Bathroom
2nd Bedroom
3rd Bedroom
Family Bathroom with separate Toilet
Detached Garage and Driveway Parking
Extending To Approximately 3,089 Sq Ft including the Garage
Mature Landscaped Gardens & Grounds with Dovecote
LOCATION
Long Wittenham lies in an area known to be a Celtic Romano
British and Saxon burial ground, indeed the old Saxon name for the
village was Witta s Ham. Saint Birinus of Dorchester brought
Christianity to the village in the 7th Century.
The present church of St Mary was built of Caen Stone in about
1120 and boasts a Norman leaded font on an original stone base,
which was disguised under a wooden cover during the Civil War in
the 17th century to protect it from Cromwell s soldiers who would
have used the lead to melt down into bullets. The font was
eventually uncovered in 1839. The church also has a recumbent
effigy in the vestry of a Crusader, Gilbert De Clare Earl of
Gloucester, who was then the lord of the manor which, at only 3
long, is said to be the smallest sculptured monument in
England.
At the west end of the village, flowing into the Thames, is a
stream known as St Anthony s well which is believed to have certain
healing powers. The village has numerous interesting properties,
many half timbered, reflecting its long architectural history. The
scenic surrounding countryside includes Wittenham Clumps, now
protected and from the top of which there are glorious views
especially over the winding River Thames.
Just under a mile from the village is the beautiful brick,
arched bridge which leads over the Thames to Clifton Hambden, built
by Sir George Gilbert Scott. By the bridge is the Barley Mow,
originally a 15th century cruck designed building where in the 19th
century author Jerome K. Jerome wrote the timeless classic Three
Men in a Boat .
The village has a flourishing primary school, two local inns and
the Pendon Museum noted for its modern miniature village and
railway.
In addition to this, the area is also extremely well served by
an excellent range of private schooling, of particular note;
Cranford House School, The Oratory Preparatory School, Moulsford
Preparatory School, St Andrews Preparatory School, The Oratory
School, Pangbourne College, Brockhurst & Marlston House, Downe
House, Rupert House School, Shiplake College, The Abbey School,
Bradfield College, The Manor Preparatory School, Abingdon School,
Abingdon Preparatory School, Radley College, and St Helen & St
Katharine.
Today the village continues to enjoy a peaceful and calm
existence benefitting from its excellent road communications for
the surrounding major towns, especially the expanding Didcot which
now boasts a new shopping centre as well as having an important
mainline station providing fast commuter services up to London
Paddington .?
The M4 and M40 motorways are easily accessible and the fast A34
dual carriageway linking Southampton and the South coast with
Birmingham and the Midlands is only a short drive.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This delightful cottage enjoys a rich history.? Legend has it
that Oliver Cromwell rested under the mulberry tree in the garden
while he waited to attend his niece s wedding in Little Wittenham.?
The property offers generous living space with 5 reception rooms, 2
with fireplaces, as well as a cellar.? Upstairs is accessed via 2
staircases and there are 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are interlinked by
the family bathroom and a further bathroom and separate
toilet.?
OUTSIDE
The driveway has parking for 2 cars as well as having a detached
garage. There is greenhouse along the path just by the back door.?
The gardens are mature and the historical mulberry tree sits in the
middle alongside other mature trees, plants and hedging offering
privacy.? The bricked retaining wall runs along the front and at
the far end is a charming Dovecote offering generous storage.?
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services Gas central heating, mains water and electricity
Council Tax G
Postcode OX14 4QH
Energy Efficiency Rating Exempt
Local Authority South Oxfordshire District Council Telephone
DIRECTIONS
From our offices turn right and continue up to the railway bridge
and turn left continuing out of the village.? Stay on this road
through South and North Stoke.? When you get to the junction with
the A4074 carry straight on, then take the first left onto the
A4130 heading towards Didcot.? Stay on this road for about 2 miles,
then turn left still heading towards Didcot.? In just over a mile
take the right hand turn onto Sires Hill and stay on this road for
2 miles then turn right onto Didcot Road which then leads onto High
Street where you will then see The Old Farmhouse on your right with
its driveway just before the main house.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through Warmingham & Co
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