Detached house for sale in Sunningwell, Abingdon OX13

Welcome to Long Furlong House, a stunning property nestled within the rolling countryside of Sunningwell, Oxfordshire. Approached by a private drive off a private road, shared with only two other properties, this wonderful property boasts peaceful gardens and breath-taking views from all of the windows of the surrounding fields and farmland.

Originally two charming cottages dating back over 150 years, Long Furlong House now offers a grand total of almost 3,300 sq. Ft. Of immaculately presented accommodation spread across two floors. The property is in excellent condition throughout, offering a blank canvas for a potential purchaser to extend, enlarge and improve (subject to planning permission).

Entertaining is made easy with an abundance of space, including a large sitting room with an open fire and bi-folding doors leading onto the extensive gardens, a separate drawing room with a lovely feature fireplace, a sun-room with two sets of bi-folding doors opening onto the garden, a dining room, and a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar. There is also a useful laundry room and downstairs cloakroom.

All five bedrooms can be found on the first floor. The principal bedroom boasts copious built-in storage and an ensuite shower room, whilst a lovely guest bedroom with an ensuite bathroom sits alongside three other well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from direct access to a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. Completing the first floor is a well-equipped family bathroom with bath and separate shower. The house also offers a vast amount of storage space, ideal for a family home.

Long Furlong House is surrounded by extensive gardens, spanning around an acre, creating a wonderfully private space. The gardens are arranged around a beautifully kept pond with a weeping willow tree, multiple patios for al-fresco dining, and well-stocked flower beds and shrubberies.

Three further acres are available via separate negotiation.

The property benefits from several environmentally friendly features, including 17 solar panels on the rear roof, storage battery and electric car charger.

Families will appreciate the excellent selection of top-rated schools in the area, including Abingdon School, The Manor, Chandlings, Our Lady’s Abingdon and St. Helen and St. Katharine’s.

Location:

Sunningwell is widely regarded as one of Oxfordshire’s most sought-after villages, with unspoilt countryside and an array of amenities to suit all tastes. The village boasts a highly regarded public house, The Flowing Well, a CofE primary school, an art school, and a picturesque pond in the centre. For daily essentials, the market town of Abingdon-on-Thames is only a couple of miles away and offers a weekly market, shops, restaurants and a Waitrose supermarket.

For those needing to travel further afield, the A34 is easily accessible and offers easy links to Oxford and Newbury. The nearby Oxford train station provides direct trains to London, Birmingham, and beyond.

Long Furlong House truly offers a rare opportunity to acquire an exemplary property in one of Oxfordshire’s most desirable locations.

Tenure: Freehold

Council tax band: H