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" A grade II listed family house and garden in the heart of this historic and lovely village together with stables and paddocks amounting to about 6 acres

High House
Ewelme
Oxfordshire
OX10 6HQ Description: This attractive village house has been occupied by the same family for 45 years and provides a lovely home of much character. The imposing rendered facade dates from the 19th century but the house is 17th century in origin and this evident from the interior where the original timber frame is still visiible. Of particular interest is a large stone lined well in the kitchen which is now covered by a backlit glazed top. There are generous well-lit rooms with good ceiling height and most have a south or west facing aspect. The principal bedroom has French doors that lead out to a roof terrace and also benefits from an en suite dressing area and bathroom. A substantial loft room, almost 30' in length with good ceiling height and well lit by Velux windows offers a number of opportunities. Location: Ewelme is a village with a long and extraordinary history. The village has long connections with the Tudors, and it is believed that both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were conceived at Ewelme Palace. In 1437, Alice Chaucer, Duchess of Suffolk, grand-daughter of Geoffrey Chaucer and daughter of Thomas Chaucer, five times Speaker of The House of Commons, founded the church. The church, almshouse and school complex were established to care for the poor of the village from the cradle to the grave. The Cloister still houses eight of the original thirteen alms men. The medieval complex is of huge historic importance and visitors come from all over the world to visit it. Alice Chaucer?s alabaster tomb is unique, and at one point it was examined by Queen Victoria?s commissioners in order to discover how a lady should wear the Order of the Garter. Jerome K Jerome, author of Three Men in a Boat and Raymond Baxter of ?Tomorrow?s World??are buried in the church here. The well-regarded village school was established in the 13th century and sill occupies the original school building.

The village is famous for its watercress beds and these lie across the road from High House and are now voluntarily managed by the Chiltern Society. There is a thriving pub, The Shepherd's Hut, and a successful village shop, both within a short walk of the house. There are excellent walks and biking trails from the village into the Chilterns and a well-equipped recreation ground. and cricket green. Nearby Benson provides excellent local shopping and Wallingford provides more comprehensive facilities including Waitrose. Henley on Thames is not more than a fifteen minute drive and Oxford city centre can be reached within half an hour. The accommodation is arranged as follows:
All meaurements are approximate: GROUND FLOOR Entrance: Solid wood panel front door to: Hall: Staircase to first floor. Door to: Cloakroom: Low flush WC and washbasin in vanity unit with teak top. Cellar: 3.63 x 3.46 (11'10' x 11'4') Brick-lined floor. Drawing Room: 7.86 x 4.26 (25'9' x 13'11') Double aspect with south-facing bay window and French doors to the garden. Open fireplace wit granite hearth and mantelpiece. Step-up and folding doors to: Sitting Room: 4.73 x 4.24 (15'6' x 13'10') French doors open to the garden. Glazed internal door to: Family Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 6.17 x 4.63 (20'2' x 15'2') Fitted shaker style painted cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with teak worktops. Inset sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Integral eye-level double oven, refdrigerator/freezer and dishwasher. Four ring electric hob with extractor hood over. Ample room for family-sized dining table. Back-lit, stone lined well with glazed top. Walk-in shelved larder. Door to: Dining Room: 4.59m x 4.58m

(15'0' x 15'0') A well-lit room with double aspect and south-facing bay window. French doors open to a stone paved terrace. Serving hatch to the kitchen and door to the hall. Utility Room: 4.23 x 2.94 (13'10' x 9'7') Fitted wall and base cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with granite effect worktops. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Space and plumbing points for washing machine and tumble dryer. Oil fired boiler Study: 3.48 x 2.67 (11'5' x 8'9') Having a glazed roof. Fitted shelving FIRST FLOOR Landing: Exposed wall and ceiling timbers. South-facing window. Bedroom 2: 4.29 x 4.58 (14'0' x 15'0') South facing. Fitted wardrobes. Washbasin in vanity unit with overhead lockers. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Bedroom 1: 4.59 x 3.70 (15'0' x 12'1') Double aspect. Fitted wardrobes and exposed wall and ceiling timbers. French doors opening onto a paved roof terrace with iron railings. Opening to a small dressing area with further wardrobes. Door to: En Suite Bathroom: Shaped panel enclosed bath in tiled surround with side mounted mixer tap and overhead shower fitting and screen. Low flush WC with concealed cistern. Washbasin in vanity unit with teak top and mirror over. Heated towel rack and tiled floor. Airing cupboard with insulated hot water tank and slatted shelving. Halogen downlights. Bedroom 4: 3.63 x 2.75 (11'10' x 9'0') With outlook over the garden. Family Bathroom: Panel enclosed bath in tiled surround with shower fitting. Recess housing a tiled shower cubicle with glazed screen door. Low flush WC with concealed cistern and washbasin in vanity unit with teak top and mirror over. Heated towel rack. Tiled floor and recessed halogen downlights. Rear Landing: A glazed door provides access to the roof terrace. A pull-down staircase provides access to the loft. Bedroom 3: 4.74 x 4.23 (15'6' x 13'10') A large double bedroom with outlook over the gardens. LOFT Loft Room: 8.89 x 4.12 (29'1' x 13'6') A large carpeted room with a range of Velux roof lights. Fitted shelving and eaves storage areas. The room is substantial with good ceiling height and ample natural light offering a number of use opportunities. A door provides access to a further storage area. OUTSIDE Gardens: There are well-maintained gardens to both sides of the house, a kitchen garden and a sheltered 36' heated swimming pool. A double garage with workshop lies close to the house and there is also a self-contained annex that might provide guest/staff accommodation, office. Double Garage: 5.20 x 5.18 (17'0' x 16'11') Having a remote operated roller door. A workshop attached to the rear (5.20m x 1.80m) is separtely accessed. Swimming Pool: 10.97m x 0.30m

(36 x 18) Well sheltered and enclosed by high rendered walls and fencing. Heated Paddocks & Stable There is a timber framed and clad stable block to which there is power and water. The fenced paddocks amount to about 5 acres are provided with water. A gate gives access to a public bridleway. Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000 Council Tax: Band G Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the Joint agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000 or Savills. "