Detached house for sale in Abingdon Road, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14

Family home and annexe with Thames river frontage and meadow.

Description
The original cottage dates to 1880 with later additions. Set back off the road, a porch leads to the front door. The hallway opens to the kitchen and the playroom, with all downstairs rooms interconnecting, making for a pleasing flow to the ground floor. The kitchen has painted wooden units below wooden and granite worktops and a terracotta floor. Appliances include Bosch induction hob, Neff fan oven and grill/oven combination, microwave and fridge/freezer. There is a Butler sink and useful large larder cupboard. A utility room and cloakroom are directly off with a door to the garden. The conservatory/breakfast room connects the kitchen with the sitting room through glazed French doors with glass panels either side, allowing for natural light to flood through. A full height decorative red brick chimney breast houses a Clear View wood burning stove. From here a further set of glazed French doors open to the playroom. On the first floor the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house is fully double glazed with new UPVC windows throughout.

Annexe/garage
Two sets of wooden doors open to a double garage. A dual aspect office is situated at the rear, with lovely views over the meadow towards the river. There is a small kitchenette and cloakroom to one side. A wooden outside staircase leads to a studio apartment above, which presents an opportunity to update and create a potential additional income stream.

Outside.
14 Abingdon Road is situated on the banks of the River Thames with 100 metres of river frontage and set in approximately 2 acres of grounds. Bordered by open farmland to the eastern boundary, the wild flower meadow is an exquisite extension of the garden. Paths are mown through creating delightful walks to the water’s edge, with its pretty wooden jetty (10 metres long). Otters, kingfishers and deer are regular visitors, with the meadow being a haven for butterflies and dragonflies. There are full riparian rights for the enthusiastic angler. The Thames Path runs along the far side of the river ensuring privacy (all measurements are approximate).

There is ample parking for numerous cars on the gravel drive with a field gate opening to the meadow. There is also a good-sized metal garden shed.

Location
Sutton Courtenay is a picturesque village, ideally located for easy access to Oxford, Abingdon, Milton Park and the Science Parks. The motorway and rail networks are easily accessible via the A34 and Dicot Parkway respectively, and regular bus services run from the village to Oxford and Abingdon.

The village has a primary school, two pubs, The Fish restaurant, an active church, village hall, recreation ground, village stores and post office. There are lovely walks including along The Thames Path and The Hanson Cycle Way connects Oxford to Harwell, enabling a cycle commute to Didcot Parkway.

The market town of Abingdon is nearby and ideal for everyday shopping requirements. The town also boasts an excellent choice of schools, both state and private and Hunscot is within the catchment of the highly regarded Europa School, under a mile away.

Square Footage: 2,020 sq ft

Acreage:
2 Acres

Directions
From London or Oxford, take the A34. Turn off at the Milton Interchange signposted Wantage and Didcot. Take the exit towards Milton Park. After a short distance turn left onto High Street. After 1.6 miles turn right onto the A4016 Drayton Road. Continue through Sutton Courtenay and turn left onto Abingdon Road. The property is the last house on the right by the traffic lights.

Distances
Abingdon 2 miles, Oxford 9 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 42 mins) 4.3 miles, Central London 57 miles
(Distances are approximate)

Additional Info
Services - Mains water and electric. Oil central heating. Private drainage

Council Tax - Band F

Photographs taken and brochure prepared May 2023