3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Ford Cottage is situated in an elevated position on the edge of the village. It is believed to date from the 1840's and has light, versatile accommodation.

An entrance hall leads into a kitchen/breakfast room with door leading onto a sheltered terrace, ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is a dining room and triple-aspect sitting room, with woodburning stove, which overlooks the pretty garden. There are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and, subject to planning, it may be possible to extend the property.

The attractive garden is a major feature of the property and is wonderfully private; it is mainly laid to lawn with a number of established beds, borders and mature trees. A charming covered walkway leads down the garden which borders the Holywell brook. There is a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, a studio which serves as a home office and a further terrace.

The cottage is approached via a pair of gates which lead to a drive and parking area and an oak-frame garage with one open and one closed bay.

Ford Cottage is a property of enormous character and charm and is situated in the village of Shellingford, a popular village lying on the edge of the Vale of White Horse, just north of the Berkshire Downs.

The village has a church, village hall and a C of E primary school with nearby Fernham having a church, pub and children's play area. The market town of Faringdon has a variety of shops including Waitrose, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and sporting and leisure facilities. Wantage provides good day-to-day facilities with Oxford and Swindon providing more extensive shopping and recreational facilities.

Communications are excellent with easy access to the A34/M4 and M40. Didcot Parkway is 16 miles and has regular trains to Paddington, taking about 45 minutes. In addition to the primary school, other popular schools in the area include St Hugh's, Pinewood, Radley and Abingdon.

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and sewage treatment plant. Gas heating.

Directions: SN7 7PU
From Swindon take the A420 towards Faringdon. Go over the first roundabout towards Faringdon and take a right at the next roundabout onto the A417 (Stanford Road). Take the first right turn into Shellingford (B4508 Fernham Road) and proceed into the village. Ford Cottage is the first property on the left-hand side after the Shellingford village sign.