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" A well-presented semi-detached family house in the centre of Watlington with substantial garden and private parking presenting opportunities to extend

Tenure : Freehold Description: This south-facing house is set back from the road behind a driveway that can accommodate several cars. To the rear is a substantial and richly stocked garden extending some 100' that includes a timber deck, storage sheds, greenhouses and kitchen garden. The house was built in 1929 and is very well presented throughout and occupies a quiet setting that is within a five minute walk of both the primary and secondary schools. The interior is well fitted and presented and includes a conservatory extension to the rear. The size and disposition of the plot presents opportunities to extend and improve the house, subject to obtaining the necessary planning and building consents. 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: Double-glazed front door to: Lobby: Staircase to the first floor. Door to: Sitting Room: 5.04 x 3.32 (16'6' x 10'10') Double aspect with fireplace having a solid fuel stove set onto a granite hearth. Wood laminate floor. French doors open to the terrace and garden. Dining Room: 3.33 x 2.73 (10'11' x 8'11') Having fitted book and display shelves. Wood laminate floor. Kitchen: 4.33 x 2.21 (14'2' x 7'3') Fitted wall and floor cabinets comprising cupboards and drawers with granite effect worktop and tiled splashbacks. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer. Four ring gas hob with extractor hood over and electric oven. Integral larder refrigerator. Space and point for dishwasher. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Tiled floor and glazed panel door to: Conservatory: 3.40 x 2.84 (11'1' x 9'3') Double glazed with double doors leading out to the terrace and garden. Having matching storage cabinets with granite effect worktop and space below for tumble dryer and freezer. Tiled floor. Door to: Cloak/Utility Room: Low flush WC and washbasin with splashback. Fitted shelving and space and point for washing machine. Side window. First Floor Landing: Access hatch to loft with pull down ladder. Window to garden. Door to: Bedroom 1: 3.48 x 3.32 (11'5' x 10'10') South facing. Fitted mirror-fronted double wardrobe to recess. Shower Room: Shower cabinet with electric shower fitting and glazed panels. Low flush WC and washbasin. Fitted storage cabinet. Part tiled walls. Bedroom 3: 2.39 x 2.32 (7'10' x 7'7') Fitted wardrobe and airing cupboard with insulated hot water tank. wood laminate floor. Fine outlook over the rear garden. Bedroom 2: 3.33 x 2.68 (10'11' x 8'9') Fitted wardrobe to recess. Wood laminate floor and south-facing aspect. Fitted shelving. Outside A brick paviour driveway to the flank of the house provides off-road parking for several vehicles. A lawned area with planted borders and mature shrubs fronts the house. A side gate provides access to the rear garden. Garden: 43.5 (142'8') The garden is substantial and is a particular feature of the property. A timber deck with outside lighting extends from the back of the house with a gravelled area for pots and climbing plants beyond. There is a shaped lawn with richly stocked beds and borders, a small ornamental pond and a wide variety of shrubs and some specimen trees. A well cultivated kitchen garden lies to the rear. There is a covered fuel store, 2 greenhouses and 3 garden stores or workshop areas, outside water tap and outside power points. Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas fired central heating. 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 C. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the agents - Robinson Sherston (Watlington). Telephone: 01491 614 000 "