Detached house for sale in Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford OX2

Hidden gem with bucolic gardens in most accessible location.

Description
Tucked away in a conservation area of the village, Rose Cottage is Grade II listed, has origins dating to the early 17th Century and has evolved over the years, most recently being extended in the 1990’s and 2005. Retaining numerous period features the detached property combines character with modern day comforts and layout over three floors is charming. Two reception rooms include a cosy sitting room with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove and the bright family room with French doors opening to the garden. The kitchen breakfast room is fitted with silestone work tops and Butlers sink and gas Aga. There are three double bedrooms on the first floor and two bathrooms and two further 2nd floor double bedrooms.

The laundry room, complete with its own boiler is found to the rear of the detached garage with loft storage accessed by external door and a pretty barn has been converted and is currently used as a home office and store room, offering scope for games room or gym etc depending on needs.

With gravel off road parking for several cars, the 0.35 acre private gardens to the rear are a delight. With fruit trees, and wild area perfect for children to play, there is a timber garden store and numerous areas to sit and dine in the sunshine or shade.

Location
Cumnor is an attractive and thriving village situated about four miles to the south-west of Oxford. The village comprises many character houses and cottages, fine Parish church, primary school, post office/general store, butchers, as well as two public houses. There is also Cumnor Cricket Club and Cumnor Minors Football Club.

The area is very well served for an excellent selection of state and independent schools. Communications by road are good with the nearby A34 leading to both the M4 and M40 motorway network. Oxford Parkway station provides regular services to London, Marylebone (about 55 minutes).

Square Footage: 2,873 sq ft

Acreage:
0.35 Acres

Directions
From the A420 on the east side of Oxford take the exit for Cumnor village. Cross over the A420 and into the village. Continue past the church and in to the High Street and then, at the roundabout, bear left on to Appleton Road. Rose Cottage is found on the right behind a five bar gate just before the Bear and Ragged Staff.

Additional Info
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage and gas. High speed fibre Gigaclear broadband.

Photographs taken 2023 and 2016 details prepared May 2023