6 bedroom house

A handsome, beautifully restored early Victorian house with 17th century wing with potential


Description

Abbey Farmhouse is a handsome and substantial detached earlier Victorian farmhouse constructed of natural Cotswold stone and situated only a short walk from the centre of the village. Formerly owned by Blenheim Estate it was acquired by the present owners in 2011 who subsequently carried out a careful renovation whilst preserving the original period features. The impressive reception hall provides access to the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room which has a south facing bay window overlooking the gardens, handmade kitchen units with an island, gas range cooker, dish washer and log burning stove. The drawing room is an elegant and spacious room with Victorian marble mantel piece to the open fireplace, high ceiling, cornicing and two deep windows to the garden. Beyond is a lobby and study, large utility room and storeroom. A door leads to steps down to the useful cellarage.

On the first floor is a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room/bedroom 6, guest bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom and third bedroom. On the upper floor are two further bedrooms.

Abbey Farmhouse is approached by a gravelled drive which opens onto a large parking and turning area adjacent to the oak framed double garage. The gardens and grounds extend to about 0.5 acres and benefits from westerly and southerly aspects and there is a traditional open fronted summerhouse, lawns, borders and a small kitchen garden.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession.

Services: All mains services are connected. Gas-fired central heating.

Location

Eynsham is an historic village lying 7 miles west of Oxford. In the middle ages there was a substantial abbey which was built around 1005 and became famous in the region. In 1538 the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the remains stood for a century or so before eventually the stones from the abbey were used to build this property and other houses in the village.

Abbey Farmhouse lies in the heart of this popular and thriving village. It boasts good local amenities including primary and secondary schools, butcher, hardware store, small supermarket, public houses with restaurants and a weekly country market in the square. Further shopping, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Oxford and
Witney, 6 miles to the west. Regular bus services operate to both Oxford and Witney.

Square Footage: 4,011 sq ft




Acreage: 0.5 Acres

Directions

From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the first roundabout turn left onto the B4440, proceed to the second roundabout and then turn right into Oxford Road. Continue into the centre of Eynsham, passing the church on your left and then take the next left into Abbey Street. Proceed to the end where the entrance to Abbey Farmhouse will be found on the right.


Additional Info

The original 17th century house is attached and is now in need of complete restoration. It has two rooms on each of the three floors with an outbuilding to the rear. The wing offers exciting potential for alternative uses including ancillary accommodation or incorporating within the main dwelling. Planning Permission remains available to upgrade and add to it per reference 14/02357/FUL at West Oxfordshire District Council.

Marketed by: Savills, Summertown