Tulwick Farm Cottage

Accommodation

Stunning traditional accommodation with a wonderful modern twist featuring an outstanding open plan triple aspect kitchen/ dining room/ living room with orangery roof over the dining room and an abundance of exposed timbers, generous utility room just off with cloakroom and side entrance. Super gymnasium/bedroom five, a real room of requirement to suit a plethora of needs with double opening casement doors to the gardens & vaulted ceiling. The formal sitting room exudes character with further exposed timbers and beautiful fireplace and an office just off with the most awesome views. The final reception room, the snug, is also dual aspect with yet another beautiful fireplace. Tulwick Farm Cottage has two staircases to the first floor offering the opportunity for flexible family or multi-generational living. The main bedroom offers stunning views to the east and west, wonderful cast iron feature fireplace and exposed timber flooring with a Jack 'n Jill ensuite shower room...

Outside

Approached via a gated gravelled driveway, Tulwick Farm Cottage nestles towards the centre of its plot with extensive gravelled parking area in front of the rustic style four bay car barn. The cottage and its 'cartshed' are both listed and of great architectural and historic interest, the 'cartshed' is stand alone and currently used for storage, kennels and practicality. The extensive gardens are mainly laid to lawn with an enclosed cottage garden, superb breeze house with patio which provides a wonderful entertainment space.

Grade II Listed

“Farmhouse, now 2 dwellings. C17, with C18 addition to left. C19 brick plinth; small timber-framing with C19 brick infill; thatch roof; brick and stack to left, ridge stack to right of centre. Probably originally 3-unit lobby-entry plan. Single storey and attic; 4-window range. C20 part-glazed door to right of centre. 20-pane unhorned sashes with C19 wood hood moulds to ground floor, except 2-light wood mullion window with C19 wood hood mould to left of centre, and 16-pane unhorned sash with C19 wood hood mould to left. 2-light wood casement under eaves to left. C20 plate-glass window under eaves to left of centre. C19 swept dormers with 2-light casements. Interiors; dwelling to left has areas of timber-framing visible. Interior of dwelling to right not inspected.”

Location

The nearby market town of Wantage lies approx. 13 miles south-west of Oxford where the Thames Valley meets the Berkshire Downs and is well situated for all the main travel links, with the A338 providing easy access to the A34, M40, M4, plus the rail links in Oxford, Didcot, and Swindon. Its favoured position gives the area a peaceful aspect and it stands amid traditional farming areas. Tulwick Farm Cottage nestles in the ancient settlement of Tulwick in a rural setting and provides easy access to local amenities. Adjoining fields to the east, west and south east Tulwick Farm Cottages has access to a Mainline Rail Station at Didcot Parkway (less than 10 miles) and the area is well serviced by excellent independent schools including Cothill, Pinewood, St Edwards, Radley College, St Hugh's, St Helen's, St Katherine's, Magdalen, Abingdon and Chandlings.

Directions

From Oxford take the A34 south towards Newbury. After 8 miles take the exit at the Milton Interchange and take the 4th exit on to the A4130. Proceed for a further 2 miles and at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A417, towards Wantage. Proceed past the turnings for East and West Hendred and shortly after a turning to Ardington on the left, turn right onto Grove Park Drive (also signed to Lairns Barns). At the end of the lane turn left onto the A338, passing the Williams F1 Conference Centre on the right, then take the next left turn into Tulwick Lane. Proceed to the end of the lane where Tulwick Farm Cottage will be found straight ahead.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

F