Farmhouse for sale in Kingston Lisle, Wantage OX12

Cross Bargain Farm has its origins back in the 17th Century when the grassland was 'Grass Bargained' each summer to the surrounding farmers. From the original “one-up one-down” dwelling, the farmhouse was fully established as a permanent house in the mid 19th Century with a further significant addition in the 1940s.

The current owner has lived at Cross Bargain Farm for over 40 years during which it has been a much-loved family home, farm and equestrian centre. Over more recent years it has played host to many grandchildren who enjoy the extensive outside space including the heated swimming pool and tennis court.

Accessed down a long private driveway, the house is approached from the rear – typical of many period farmhouses. This allows the south-facing front of the house to open directly onto the lawns and to have unfettered, long ranging views across to the White Horse Hill and the Lambourn Downs.

A central entrance hall leads into two of the main reception rooms - the characterful snug and drawing room - and these in turn open on to a spacious sitting room - with French doors out to the front lawn - and through to the large farmhouse kitchen with an extensive open plan family room and study beyond.

Upstairs are 6 bedrooms, all with south facing views, a family bathroom and an en-suite to the main bedroom.

To the rear of the kitchen is an enclosed glazed atrium which connects with a small utility and large double garage with upper floor.

Outside, to the north-east of the house, is an extensive range of predominantly steel framed agricultural buildings with potential for conversion to residential or other uses, subject to planning. Set off to the west is a small stable block.

To the front of the house is the heating swimming pool and tennis court.

A detached 2-bedroom cottage, modernised in recent years with an outlook across paddocks, is located part-way back down the entrance drive

The house is surrounded by its own land with adjacent paddocks and, beyond, a block of mature woodland which previously formed part of a local game shoot.

Whilst the house would benefit from some modernisation, the private rural setting and the rare blend of extensive land and buildings offers a very appealing opportunity for those looking for a delightful family home, perhaps with an equestrian interest.

Cross Bargain Farm lies in the parish of Sparsholt near to the picturesque small village of Kingston Lisle (1.5 miles). The larger village of Uffington (2.5 miles) which sits on the edge of the Vale of the White Horse has a number of historical connections and provides a well-equipped village store with Post Office, a popular primary school and a traditional public house.

There are good road links to Oxford (15 miles) and Swindon (11 miles) via the A420, with more local facilities and secondary schools available in the nearby market towns of Faringdon (6 miles) and Wantage (7 miles). Major rail links to London and the west are available from Swindon, Didcot and Oxford.

Cross Bargain Farm is also well positioned for a number of excellent independent schools such as the St Hugh’s (8.5 miles) and Pinewood (10 miles) prep schools, as well as senior schools including Abingdon, Our Ladies and St Helens & St Katharine’s (15 miles).

Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

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