Kennett Cottage

Tucked beneath a cosy thatched roof is the beautiful Kennett Cottage, a character-filled home with beams stretching across the ceilings to the many open fireplaces that crackle with warming fires. With a private driveway to park your cars safely and a range of outbuildings perfect for pottering around on a slow afternoon, this 5-bedroom home has everything that modern family life needs whilst holding on to the charm that an 18th Century thatched cottage brings.


Gently push open the front door to reveal the entrance hallway, with wooden doors leading to the kitchen on the left and the reception rooms to the right. The property echoes with fun-filled family and laughter, memories of children playing hide and seek in the many nooks and crannies that come with older houses.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, with an Aga to gently warm the floor tiles, making an inviting spot for the dogs to lie. Wooden kitchen units are fitted around the room, separated by a breakfast bar with high stools, the perfect place to sit and chat over a cup of tea and maybe even a slice of cake. There is also space for a breakfast table, so morning breakfasts or informal family evening meals take place here. A place to gather and discuss the day of each family member. A room filled with chat and laughter. There is a useful utility room, too, which keeps the noisy washing machines locked away, maintaining the family atmosphere in the rest of the home.

You will find spacious living areas that can be flexible in the chosen uses on the right-hand side of this lovely home. There is a formal dining room, a living room and a drawing room. The flexibility available here could allow you to have a games room, a children’s playroom, a library or even a fabulous home study. Countryside views spill into the property from all angles, and each window is a feast for the eyes taking in the nature surrounding this home. The two rooms at the rear of the property have French doors that give direct access to the gardens. Fantastic during those summer months, with the doors opened, letting the summer breeze fill the house, carrying with it the scent of the English summer. But during the winter, Kennett Cottage is cosy, with the fires lit and curtains drawn.

As the day draws to a close and it is time to head to bed, climb the staircase to the first floor. Here you will find 5 bedrooms. The principal bedroom at the rear of the property has lovely views over the gardens and the countryside beyond. There are built-in wardrobes along one wall and an en suite bathroom, creating a sanctuary of peace and calm for the head of the household.

There is another bedroom with an en suite bathroom, making it ideal for guests or a teenager’s room to avoid queues as everyone gets ready for their day.

Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom make up the rest of this floor. Enough room for everyone.

OUTSIDE

The grounds that come with Kennett Cottage really enhance this home. From the gravelled driveway that can comfortably park several cars to the variety of outbuildings for you to use as workshops, garages or even stables.

The south-west facing garden ensures you find the sun from mid-morning through to the evening. It is a beautiful place to sit at the end of the day with a cool G&T.

The paddocks have had horses and sheep in residence through the years, and deer can often be seen behind the property too.

Overall the plot stretches to 1.4 acres in total. Fun-filled garden parties and BBQs for friends and family throughout the summer, often ending with a game of 5-a-side or rounders as the day moves on - the top garden makes the most fantastic sports pitch.

LOCATION

A few miles from Thame, located down a private lane, Kennett Cottage is surrounded by countryside. But, with a short drive, you can be at the station and easily commute to London. Oxford is only 16 miles away, and London is 45 miles. (All distances and times are approximate).

Towersey is a pretty, quintessentially British village with a thriving community spirit and a fabulous pub that you can walk to from Kennett Cottage - ideal for a wintery stroll followed by a delicious roast dinner.

Thame, the nearby historic market town, offers a range of shops, independent boutiques and supermarkets for your requirements. Further afield in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Oxford, a much broader shopping experience is available if you are looking for some retail therapy.

Primary schools and a comprehensive school can be found in Thame, and the Buckinghamshire grammar schools are also within easy reach. There are also several excellent private schools in the area that are within a reasonable distance of the property, so there is excellent schooling available, whatever the age of your children and your budget.



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