Detached house for sale in Eaton Road, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13

An exquisite Grade II listed farmhouse set within private grounds with a heated swimming pool and a self contained cottage.

Manor Farm House dates back to the 18th century and sits discreetly within private grounds in heart of the village, built from local stone under a clay tiled roof and retaining much of its original character both inside and out. The centre piece of the ground floor accommodation is a wonderful open plan kitchen space, that is believed to have once been a milking parlour, with a central island, lime stone floors and original exposed timbers, beyond which French doors lead to the terrace at the rear. Off the kitchen there is a rear lobby that acts as a boot room, cloak room and a utility room, and a snug. A welcoming entrance hall with flag stone floors and an inglenook fire place affords access to the main reception rooms, including a charming dining room with a window seats and sash window looking toward the garden and pool. Beyond is a wonderful drawing room with wood burning stove and a dual aspect. There is a study beyond.

On the first floor the principal bedroom has pretty sash windows, fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor and family bathroom.The second floor enjoys two generous bedrooms with magnificent vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers throughout. There is also a family bathroom.

At the rear of the house is a self contained cottage with a spacious sitting room with a separate kitchen and utility room. Upstairs is a well proportioned bedroom and a shower room.

The house is approached by a private gravel drive leading to a double carport and ample parking outside. The gardens are mature, wrapping around the house from the front with lawns bordered by mature trees to maintain the feeling of complete privacy and a wonderful terrace for al fresco dining. A heated swimming pool has recently been added to the terrace immediately adjacent to the main house enjoying southerly sun throughout the day. A parcel of land has been acquired to the south of the garden between the house grounds and the northern side of Southby Drive.

The village of Appleton is a very pretty village, surrounded by open countryside, only 8 miles from the city of Oxford. Within the village there is a 12th Century church, a primary school, village hall, post office, cricket club, tennis club and public house.Oxford and the market towns of Abingdon and Wantage provide further shopping, leisure and recreational facilities. Communications in the area are excellent with access to A420, about 2 miles away, giving a direct link onto the A34, Oxford, the M4 and M40. Rail links are also good with direct services from Oxford and Didcot to London Paddington and Marylebone taking about 50 and 45 minutes respectively. Schooling in the area includes a good selection of local primary and secondary schools as well as the renowned independent schools close to Oxford including Chandlings Manor, St Hughs, Cothill, Cokethorpe, The Dragon and Summerfields amongst others. Sporting facilities include golf at Frilford Heath and water sports at the nearby Farmoor reservoir.<br/><br/>