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" A delightful period cottage in the centre of Watlington providing spacious three bedroom accommodation of much character together with a garden modern garage and off-road parking

31 Brook Street
Watlington
Oxfordshire
OX49 5JH A delightful period cottage in the centre of Watlington providing spacious three bedroom accommodation of much character together with a garden, modern garage and offroad parking TENURE : FREEHOLD Description: The cottage probably dates from the late 18th century and has an attractive rendered faade under a slate covered roof and is set back from the road behind an enclosed garden approach. A modern two storey extension to the rear has resulted in a surprisingly spacious interiror including a large open plan family room and kitchen and three generous bedrooms. There are a number of period features including some Victorian fireplaces. A garden lies to the rear together with a modern garage and offroad parking bay. Location: Watlington is an historic and attractive market town at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Apart from an ample range of local shops, facilities include a public library, schools, surgery and sports amenities. Junction 6 of the M40 is within a few miles of the town providing easy access to the Midlands, London and the regional business centres of Oxford and High Wycombe. Existing Accommodation:
(All measurements are approximate) GROUND FLOOR Porch: Timber framed with pitched roof. Entrance: Partglazed front door to: Sitting Room: 5.25m x 3.25m Having a south facing aspect. Open fireplace with tiled hearth and painted wooden mantelshelf. Picture rail. Glazed door to: Family/Dining Room: 5.25m x 2.69m Exposed brick faced fireplace containing a solid fuel stove. Tiled floor and halfpanelled walls. Opening to: Open Plan Kitchen: 2.95m x 2.27m Painted wall and floor cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with wood effect worktops, ceramic tile splsahbacks and steel fittings. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four ring halogen hob with electric oven and grill below and extractor hood over. Space and points for washing machine and refrigerator. Tiled floor and recessed halogen downlights. Rear Hall: Having a tiled floor and large mat well. Side window. Stairs to first floor, door to garden and door to: Cloakroom: Low flush WC with concealed cistern. Corner washbasin with mixer tap and splashback. Extractor fan and heated towel rack. Fitted shelf unit and tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR Landing: Access hatch to large loft. Door to: Bedroom 3: 2.49m x 2.47m South facing. Bedroom 2: 3.61m x 2.88m Having a cast iron Victorian fireplace and painted mantelpiece. Fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 1: 4.85m x 2.96m Double aspect with a cast iron Victorian fireplace and painted mantelpiece. Fitted wardrobe. Bathroom: Panel enclosed bath in fully tiled surround with overhead electric shower fitting and glazed shower screen. Low flush WC and pedestal washbasin with tiled splashback and mirror over. Electric towel rack, extractor fan and wall mounted electric fan heater. Airing cupboard containing an insulated hot water tank with immersion heater and slatted shelving. OUTSIDE Garden Approach: Enclosed by dwarf rendered walls and approached via a Victorian cast iron gate. A footpath leads to the front door with planted borders to both flanks. Attached Single Garage: 5.28m x 2.37m Having a rendered finish with pitched slate roof. Electric light, power points and metal 'up and over' door. Roof storage area. There is a Parking bay fronting the garage for one vehicle. Garden: 7.2 x 6.0 (23'7' x 19'8') Enclosed by closeboarded fencing. There is a raised timber deck and planted borders. A gate to the rear provides rear access to a public footpath. A door leads into the rear of the garage. Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. Council Offices, Crowmarsh, Wallingford OX10 8HQ. Tel: 01491 823 000 Council Tax Band: Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the SOLE AGENTS Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614000. Directions: From the M.40 (junction 6) proceed south on the B4009 to Watlington. On entering the town proceed down Couching Street to the T junction with Brook Street. Turn right and then take the first turning right into Davenport Place and park in the approach to the first garage on your right. The cottage lies behind the garage and is approached from Brook Street. "