Semi-detached house for sale in Upper High Street, Thame OX9

A fabulous Grade II* Listed former Hall House situated right in the heart of this much admired market town.

This really is an opportunity that rarely presents itself; a simply wonderful and original period home with some quite lovely historic characteristics. Originally dating from the 16th Century this former Hall House has remained in the same family for more than 100 years.

The front door opens into a wide reception hall leading through to a rear hall with a door to the garden and a cloakroom. The focal point of the sitting room is an impressive stone open fireplace with wood Tudor-arched surround having quatrefoil carvings and elongated chamfered spandrels, flanked by deeply carved roundels surmounted by a central quatrefoil. The dining room is an exceptionally elegant room with an original stone fireplace and a beautiful 19th Century marble mantel in front. The kitchen displays some exquisite timbers, a quarry tiled floor and casement doors out to the garden. There is a generous utility room, a large comfortable snug which can be used as a ground floor bedroom or a self contained flat as there is an ensuite shower room.

On the first floor the principal bedroom is truly elegant as is bedroom two, both with beautiful wood panelling. The principal bedroom has a walk in wardrobe which could readily be converted into an ensuite shower room. There is a further double bedroom on this floor with original wooden beams as well as a large bathroom. A staircase leads up to the second floor where there is a large attic double bedroom / home office as well as access to the loft.

Outside

There is a lovely walled garden to the rear which is south facing, laid predominantly to lawn with a paved terrace and beautifully stocked borders. There is a brick garden store and a timber garden shed. There is a single garage accessed via the driveway for No.34, with pedestrian access straight from the garden of No.35.

Situation

Occupying an exceptional location on the pretty Upper High Street, with its wonderfully eclectic mix of Medieval and Georgian buildings, you have a fabulous range of coffee shops, bars, public houses and restaurants almost on your doorstep. There is also a wide choice of independent shops including butchers, bakers and artisan outlets, together with Waitrose and Sainsburys supermarkets. There is a popular weekly market on the Upper High Street. There are numerous local sporting clubs of note offering a wide range of opportunities. Educationally there are three reputable primary schools and the well regarded Lord Williams’ comprehensive school; preparatory and private schools can be found locally and in Oxford.