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" An outstanding extended semi-detached modern family home with lovely landscaped garden together with ample parking and garage in the centre of Watlington

Tenure : Freehold Description: Forming part of the private courtyard development known as 'Sheldons Piece' this attractive cottage style modern house is set back from the road behind a garden approach. To the rear is an architect designed loggia and a lovely landscaped garden that is stocked with a wide range of plants. There is also a brick built garage and ample off-road parking. The interior is well-presented and planned with the original accommodation extended in recent years with the provision of a ground floor extension and a loft conversion. There is now well-arranged 4 bedroom family accommodation on three floor levels. Location Watlington is reputedly England?s smallest town with its origins dating from the 6th century. The town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. There are good local shops including a first class butcher and delicatessen and some excellent restaurants and pubs. Watlington Primary school and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ?outstanding? ofsted rating and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. There is much on offer here for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers as The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passes close to the town. Watlington is also the heartland of the re-introduced Red Kite that now soar above the town?s roof tops. The accommodation is arranged as follows: All measurements are approximate Ground Floor Entrance: Timber framed porch with pitched slate roof. Part-glazed front door to: Hall: Understairs shelved storage cupboard. Coving to ceiling. Stairs to first floor and door to: Cloakroom: Low flush WC with concealed cistern and soft closer. Washbasin in vanity unit with mixer tap. Fitted shelving and heated towel rack. Tiled floor. Study: 3.18 x 3.10 (10'5' x 10'2') Bay window with window seat. Coving to ceiling. Sitting Room: 4.33 x 3.11 (14'2' x 10'2') Having a fireplace with gas fire fitting and painted wooden mantelpiece with terracotta tile hearth. Coving to ceiling. French doors open to: Loggia: 2.90 x 2.90 (9'6' x 9'6') Timber framed with pitched tile roof, recessed downlights and yorkstone slab floor. Opening to the garden. Stable door to: Kitchen: 2.90 x 2.37 (9'6' x 7'9') Comprehensively fitted with Shaker style painted cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with textured worktops, surface lighting and tiled splashbacks. Inset stainless steel double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four ring gas hob with extractor hood over and electric oven and grill below. Space and points for washing machine, refrigerator and dishwasher or tumble dryer. Fitted shelving and recessed halogen lighting. Vaulted roof with Velux rooflight. Tiled floor. Wall mounted gas fired combination boiler. Dining Area: 3.48 x 2.22 (11'5' x 7'3') Open plan to the kitchen and having a tiled floor. Coving to ceiling. Door to hallway. First Floor Landing: Fitted wardrobe/airing cupboard. Stairs to second floor. Coving to ceiling. Door to: Bathroom: Panel enclosed bath in fully tiled surround with overhead shower fitting, glazed screen and side mounted tap. Washbasin in vanity unit with mixer tap. WC with concealed cistern and soft closer. Fitted mirror, shaving point, extractor fan and heated towel rack. Tiled floor. Bedroom 3: 2.98 x 2.73 (9'9' x 8'11') Having a wardrobe to recess and fitted shelving. Wood veneer floor coving to ceiling. Bedroom 2: 4.32 x 2.98 (14'2' x 9'9') South-facing over the garden. A generous double bedroom with range of fitted wardrobes to one wall. Coving to ceiling. Bedroom 4: 2.46 x 2.30 (8'0' x 7'6') Fitted wardrobe to recess. Coving to ceiling. Outlook over the garden. Second Floor Bedroom 1: 4.35 (max) x 3.96 (14'3' (max) x 12'11') Double aspect with range of fitted cupboards and solid maple wood floor. Outside The front approach is enclosed by a mature Portugese laurel hedge and is approached via a picket gate. Garage: Brick built semi-detached garage with pitched slate roof and hinged double doors. Power and light points. Garden: 7.5m approx (24'7' approx) The garden has been designed and planted by the vendor and is a particular feature of the property. It is south-facing and enclosed by high brick walls with a gate leading out to the parking area and garage. It is richly stocked with a wide range of plants and shrubs including bamboo, box, fig, espaliered apple and vine. Outside water tap Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating via a combination boiler. Local Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council. 135 Eastern Avenue, Milton Park, Milton, OX14 4SB. Email: info@southoxon.gov.uk Tel: 01235 422422 Council Tax: Band D Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000 "