Willow Cottage North Stoke Oxfordshire - Warmingham

Willow Cottage
North Stoke
Oxfordshire
PRICE GUIDE: £649,950 FREEHOLD
Located in an area of ‘Outstanding Natural Beauty’ in
the heart of this quintessential Oxfordshire
‘Conservation Village’ once used as a film set for
‘Midsummer Murders’ enjoying an especially tranquil
setting by the River Thames away from through traffic,
with a golf course a stone’s throw away and excellent
road and rail communications nearby.
A recently built 3 bedroom detached ‘Colonial’ style
Cottage of considerable character and appeal with
complementary modern fixtures and fittings in a
versatile arrangement together with charming gardens
having mature surroundings affording privacy and
seclusion.
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the agent as above

Willow Cottage, The Street, North Stoke, Oxfordshire, OX10 6BL. 2
SUMMARY
• RECENTLY BUILT IN
APPROXIMATELY 2003 BY MASTER
BUILDER ‘BOSHERS’
• Spacious RECEPTION HALL
• CLOAK ROOM
• UTILITY ROOM
• KITCHEN
• DINING ROOM
• SITTING ROOM
• MASTER BEDROOM 1 with ENSUITE
SHOWER ROOM
• TWO further DOUBLE BEDROOMS
with WALK-IN WARDROBE/PLAY
ROOM having potential subject to the
relevant permissions to convert into a
4 th BEDROOM
• FAMILY BATHROOM
• AIRING CUPBOARD
• GARAGE with attached CAR PORT
• Spacious DRIVEWAY with AMPLE
PARKING
• Mature FRONT and REAR GARDENS
• PRIVATE GATED ENTRANCE
Location
The small South Oxfordshire village of North Stoke occupies a tranquil setting by the River Thames,
just downstream from the historic old market town of Wallingford which was granted a Charter by
Henry II in the mid 14 th century.
Over the years the village has seen little intrusive development, retaining much of its original peaceful
charm, benefiting greatly by being set off the B4009 away from all through traffic. The main village street
and is in effect a cul-de-sac containing many period cottages and houses of differing architectural styles
and character, some dating back to the 16 th century, all contributing to the overall appeal and heritage of
the village. The Parish Church dates back to the 13 th century and boasts a Jacobean pulpit and 14 th
century wall paintings.
The historic Ridgeway Path runs through the centre of the village, having followed a route along the
banks of the Thames from Goring continuing its journey up onto the Chilterns. The immediate local area
has numerous footpaths and bridleways through the scenic surrounding countryside. On the fringe of the
village is the notable luxury 4-star Springs Hotel, set in extensive ‘park like’ grounds overlooking a
private lake and now having a highly regarded and established golf course which can easily be accessed
on foot from the end of the village street.
The peaceful nature of the village belies its close proximity to an excellent road network, linking with the
M4 and M40 motorways. For rail commuters there are stations at Goring on Thames and Cholsey, both
of which provide fast and regular services to Oxford, Reading and London (Paddington).
* GORING ON THAMES – 4 miles * WALLINGFORD – 2½ miles * DIDCOT – 9 miles
* OXFORD – 14 miles * HENLEY ON THAMES – 10 miles * READING - 10 miles
* M40 at Lewknor (J6) – 9 miles * M4 at Theale (J12) – 13 miles
* Cholsey – 3 miles
The Property
Willow Cottage is a most appealing ‘Colonial Style’ detached cottage only recently having been built in
2003 by master builder ‘Boshers’ to an exacting standard having whitened timber elevations under a
pitched Slate tile roof with whitened timber dormers on two sides, combining both character features
with complimentary modern fixture and fittings.
The property is both light and spacious affording well proportioned accommodation and set in delightful
mature grounds that surround the property on all sides.
It is thought the property could be altered internally between bedroom one and the walk in
wardrobe/playroom to suite individual requirements, potential forming a 4 th bedroom, subject to any
relevant permissions being obtained.

Willow Cottage, The Street, North Stoke, Oxfordshire, OX10 6BL. 3
Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR
RECEPTION HALL:
A spacious and light reception hall having a
wealth of character benefiting exposed and
waxed Pine floor boards. Double radiator. Open
Pine staircase with return balustrade leading up
to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM:
A glorious dual aspect room affording a pleasant
sheltered aspect over the mature rear garden
and terrace with casement glazed French doors
opening out. Offering a wealth of character with
high vaulted ceilings, stripped and waxed Pine
flooring, and an open fireplace having both brick
surround and hearth with timber mantle and
inset wrought Iron log burner with glass centred
door. Double radiator.
CLOAKROOM:
Light and rather more spacious than normal, the
cloak room has a side aspect and a modern white
fitted suite comprising low level W.C. and low
level pedestal wash hand basin with chrome hot
and cold taps, tiled splash back and vanity
mirror over with wall light point. Double
radiator. Extractor fan. Ceramic tiled flooring.
DINING ROOM:
Approached from either the hall or kitchen this
light triple aspect room affords great space and
convenience with a modern yet character
quality. Stripped and waxed Pine flooring.
Double radiator.

Willow Cottage, The Street, North Stoke, Oxfordshire, OX10 6BL. 4
KITCHEN:
Having a light and pleasant aspect overlooking
the mature frontage to the property, a modern
fitted kitchen comprising a range of matching
fitted floor and wall mounted units with display
shelving. Built in oven with 4 ring hob over and
extractor canopy above. Built in spaces for tall
fridge freezer and dishwasher. One and a half
stainless steel sink unit with chrome monobloc
taps over. Ceramic tiling to all washing/work
areas. Stripped and waxed Pine flooring.
Opening into the Dining room;
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:
A spacious and light room having a side aspect.
Comprising a modern fitted suite of walk in
shower with glazed screen and door with chrome
fitted shower over, low level W.C. low level
pedestal wash hand basin with chrome hot and
cold taps, tiled splash back , and vanity storage
cupboard. Wall shaver point. Double radiator.
Chrome towel rail.
UTILITY ROOM:
A light and comprehensively fitted utility room
having a range of matching floor and wall
mounted units. Spaces and plumbing for
washing machine and tumble dryer.
Sink/drainer unit with chrome mixer taps over.
Wall mounted oil fired boiler providing central
heating and hot water. Ceramic tiled flooring
and to work/washing areas.
MASTER BEDROOM 1:
A light and spacious master bedroom having a
delightful aspect over the mature rear garden.
Large built in Wardrobe providing great
storage. Double radiator. Door through to
Ensuite shower room;
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:
Approached form the ground floor via an
attractive open Pine staircase the landing is
spacious and affords great natural light with the
benefit of a high angled Velux window. Double
doors opening into large Airing cupboard
having slatted shelving and containing
pressurised hot water system serving insulated
hot water tank with secondary immersion
heater. Double radiator. Stripped and waxed
Pine flooring.

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BEDROOM 2:
Both light and spacious this double room has a
pleasant rear aspect over the mature rear garden
and a affords a wealth of character having legged
and braced doors on two sides, and lovely
stripped and waxed Pine flooring. Large built in
Wardrobe. Double radiator. Door opening into
walk-in wardrobe/playroom;
BEDROOM 3:
WALK-IN WARDROBE/PLAY ROOM:
Timber steps lead up to this spacious and light
room having a side aspect and affording great
space and giving access to the insulated loft. The
room presently having a low ceiling affording
restricted headroom does offer the potential
(Subject to the relevant permissions) to be
converted in conjunction with bedroom two into
an additional functioning 4 th bedroom.
BEDROOM 3:
A light and spacious double room having a
pleasant side aspect over the property. Large
built in Wardrobe. Stripped and waxed Pine
flooring. Double radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property has a quiet setting with an
attractive low brick wall along the frontage to
the lane, and with an electric five bar wooden
gate giving access to a wide and spacious
gravelled entrance drive affording ample
parking which leads to the garaging and
additional covered parking located on one side.
The spacious driveway is attractively flanked
with a variety of mature trees and planted flower
and shrub beds providing a pleasant outlook and
approach.
The Garage of timber boarded construction
under a pitched clay tile roof comprising a lock
up garage with double wooden entrance doors
and a car port for a second car with exposed
timbers and corner pillars. The garage has fitted
light and power and there is an outside cold
water tap off to one side adjacent to the
property.
The garden at the rear of the property can be
accessed not only from inside the property itself,
FAMILY BATHROOM:
Having a light frontal aspect the family
bathroom benefits from a modern fitted suite
comprising walk in shower with glazed door and
shower over, panelled bath with chrome mixer
taps and shower handset, low level W.C. and low
level pedestal wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled
floor and to all wash areas. Double radiator.
but also externally from wide access ways down
either side of the property. Laid mainly to lawn,
the rear garden is beautifully planted boundaries
boasting many specimen plants and shrubs and
further defined with mainly closely boarded
fencing.
Immediately across the rear of the house is a
wide stone flagged terrace ideal for ‘al fresco’
dining and entertaining, together with
appropriate external lighting.

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Services
Mains water and electricity are connected to the
property. Septic tank drainage. Central heating
and domestic hot water from Oil fired bolier
located in the Utility Room. Secondary hot
water supply from hot water tank having
immersion heater located in the Airing
Cupboard.
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council,
Crowmarsh, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8HQ
Tel:01491 823000
Council Tax
Band:‘F’
Current year’s charges payable 09/10:£2,082.56
Directions
From our offices in the centre of Goring turn right and proceed up to the railway bridge junction where
turn left onto the Wallingford Road. Continue out of the village and in approximately 4 miles on reaching
North Stoke turn left into Cook Lane which leads down into the village itself. At the further end bear
round to the right into The Street and Willow Cottage will be found on the left hand side at the further
end of a quiet lane.

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N.B. The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. If required, the client is advised to
obtain verification. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Warmingham & Co.Whilst all due care is
taken in the preparation of these particulars, no responsibility for their accuracy is accepted, nor do they form part of any offer or contract.Intending clients
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy prior to signing a contract.