Detached house for sale in Marlborough Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7

A wonderful, detached home situated in the heart of Faringdon. This truly unique property offers flexible living accommodation on a number of levels, with good-sized bedrooms and an enclosed garden/parking.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming hall with Victorian patterned floor tiles and a downstairs cloakroom. There are two reception rooms to the front of the property, both offering working gas fireplaces, well-presented décor, and new carpets. The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear and is fitted with ample floor and wall mounted units and overlooks the garden. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a conservatory with access to the rear.

On the first floor are two large double bedrooms, one of which has a spacious walk-in wardrobe. A few steps lead up to a further double bedroom and family bathroom.

Outside, gated access behind opens to the garden/parking. This offers space for several vehicles and a walled courtyard garden.

A charming property throughout.<br /><br />The historic market town of Faringdon, dating back at least to the 12th century, has a thriving community and amenities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, Faringdon Community College and two primary schools as well as The Old Station Nursery, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries and a Family Centre (The Place). Buses travel from the town to private schools at Abingdon. The town now boasts three large supermarkets.

Faringdon is also ideally positioned for the A420, leading to the A34, M40 and M4 and mainline railway services from Swindon, Oxford, Oxford Parkway and Didcot Parkway. There is a frequent bus service through the town from Swindon to Oxford and back, linking to rail services and airports.

The Tower on Folly Hill was built by Lord Berners in 1935 and affords panoramic views across four counties. The town is twinned with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in France and Konigstein im Taunus near Frankfurt in Germany. In 2004, Faringdon became the first Fairtrade town in the South East of England.