2 bed cottage for sale

Middle Street, Islip OX5

This cottage is a charming property, tastefully modernised, whilst retaining its 19th century character. The Old Alms Houses in Middle Way are at the heart of the vibrant village of Islip.
Islip has excellent amenities including a primary school, Medical Practice, thriving church, friendly community shop and two pubs .
There is a direct train from Islip Station or nearby Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone, or alternatively from Oxford Central to London Paddington. Oxford Central station is only 11 minutes by train from Islip station, whilst Oxford Parkway is 4 minutes.
Islip is 5 miles from Oxford and within the radius for fast access to the various Oxford hospitals, which is attractive to medical professionals.
The surrounding open countryside offers wonderful views and walks beside the river River Ray, rspb Otmoor and the exploration of enchanting other surrounding villages.
This chain-free property is ideal for downsizers or first time buyers. It would make a welcoming holiday home or a desirable investment let.

Steeped in history. This was the birthplace of Edward the Confessor. It is also where Cromwell defeated the Queen’s Regiment on the bridge below The Old Rectory during the Civil War.

The charm of the cottage begins at the front door. This is reached via the driveway, under the high archway to the side of the property.

The front door opens onto the double aspect, open plan living room which is light and airy. It has high Victorian ceilings, an attractive tiled fireplace and a stairway leading directly upstairs.

Windows open out towards the front of the property, whilst French doors and the kitchen window open onto the pretty patio garden to the rear. This main room is a versatile space that could be arranged with a variety of living and dining combinations. The white fitted kitchen has both wall and floor units with space for a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer.

Upstairs, the landing gives onto to the master bedroom, second bedroom/study, modern shower room and airing cupboard with gas boiler. The master bedroom has large windows which look out on the patio garden and is exceptionally light and sunny. The second bedroom enjoys a view of the village. There is a large built-in cupboard and a loft hatch to the sizeable loft for extra storage. The shower room has a thermostatically controlled system for constant temperature, a cabinet with built in sink, radiator and WC.

The front of the cottage is a gravelled space for off-street parking and there is space on the road directly in front of that for a second car. The shared drive under the arch leads to the side gate into patio garden.

There is a shed on the driveway, large enough to store bikes etc. The patio garden is a delightful and private sun trap which offers a good level of privacy with its mature yew hedge and wooden fencing.