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"A modern, detached family home and separate outbuilding set within landscaped gardens in a sought after setting within the charming and well connected village of Appleton.

The property was developed from the original bungalow to a striking and contemporary detached family home. Great care and attention has been taken over the design, which marries traditional materials with modern style, featuring Cotswold stone and timber clad elevations, Crittal style windows and complementary colours that are in keeping with others in the village.


The modern design continues internally, where a Scandi feel makes the accommodation feel light and airy soft neutrals, natural materials and lofty proportions combine to make a stunning backdrop for personalisation. To the rear of the house, the kitchen extension a stark contrast, with inky black walls and cabinetry complementing the black window frames, industrial style lighting and premium appliances including a Rangemaster stainless steel stove. The kitchen is open plan to the main living area and presents a great space for entertaining, with double doors opening to the rear terrace brining the outside in. Separate to the living area there is an inviting snug, a well appointed boot room and utility room, a walk in pantry and a study all set around a welcoming entrance hall with coats storage. Downstairs there is a double bedroom with en suite bathroom, and upstairs four further double bedrooms two of which are en suite plus a further family bathroom.

The self contained outbuilding is a generous size and arranged over two storeys, offering excellent potential for a number of uses.

The striking property has excellent kerb appeal, set back from the road behind a generous gravel in and out driveway walled to the front Cotswold stone, with mature trees screening the house from the road. The driveway passes alongside the house to a further parking area at the rear in front of the outbuilding. Raised sleeper flowerbeds to the front and rear complement the structural lines of the house, and are stocked with shrubs and trees. At the back of the house, a sizeable terrace is the perfect space for entertaining the suntrap terrace is south facing, and separated from the lawn by an outdoor kitchen including a built in pizza oven.

Appleton is one of the area s most sought after villages and offers an active community spirit. There is a public house, primary school, an award winning community shop, sports fields, tennis courts and riverside walks along the river Thames. The manor of Appleton has ancient origins and was held in the 9th century by Abingdon Abbey. There is a 12th century Norman church of St Laurence, next to the primary school, in the oldest part of the village. Nearby Abingdon and Witney offer a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, while the historic city of Oxford offers a further excellent selection of shopping, leisure and educational amenities. The village is well located for popular St Hughes and Cokethorpe schools. The property is highly accessible with easy access to the A420 and the A34 linking with Oxford, the M4, M40 and London, and there is a fast, regular train service from Didcot & Oxford into London Paddington or London Marylebone."