5 bed cottage for sale

Cassington Road, Yarnton, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5

Description
Hill Farm is a charming, detached period property situated in an elevated position on the outskirts of the village with views to the rear over fields. Dating back to 1731, it was originally part of the Dashwood family estate before being sold to Merton College as a small holding.

The property has been under the same ownership for over 25 years, with great care taken to maintain its character and charm. The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall featuring parquet flooring, a winding principal staircase to the upper floor, exposed beams, a coats cupboard, and a cloakroom. The impressive drawing room boasts triple aspect views, a substantial inglenook fireplace with a log-burning stove, and French doors leading to the rear garden. The double aspect dining room has flagstone flooring and an inglenook fireplace with a bread oven. The kitchen/breakfast room leads from the dining room and is equipped with a gas-fired Aga in addition to a range of farmhouse style units with wooden work surfaces. A secondary staircase leads to the first floor from the kitchen. The large utility room houses the boiler, a walk-in larder, a Belfast sink, and a back door to the garden.

The first floor comprises five double bedrooms, three of which have built in wardrobes/cupboards, a bathroom, and a shower room.

The property sits in a delightful walled gardens with the front enclosed by a low height wall and mainly laid to lawn. To the east side of the property is a gravelled driveway providing ample parking, and a double garage. The attractive rear garden is walled and features lawns, a stone outbuilding, a terrace which is partly covered, and herbaceous borders.

The adjoining orchard is rented by the owners of Hill Farm from Merton College on an annual basis.
Location

Located approximately 4 miles north of Oxford, the village of Yarnton offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, village hall, public house, doctor's surgery, post office/shop, and garden centre. The nearby historic town of Woodstock provides everyday facilities, while Oxford caters to major cultural, sporting, and shopping needs. Blenheim Palace, with its beautifully landscaped parkland, is a popular local attraction for visits and walks.

Yarnton boasts excellent transport links, with Oxford Parkway station about 3 miles away, offering services to London Marylebone in approximately 56 minutes. The M40 is accessible via the A34, and there are regular bus services to Oxford and Woodstock from Yarnton.
Additional information


Grade II listed
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: E
Council tax band: G
All mains services are connected.
According to Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available. Mobile coverage is likely outdoor but limited indoor.