3 bed cottage for sale

The Green, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire RG9

A charming period home located in a quiet position on The Green in the Chiltern village of Nettlebed. The property features beautiful gardens at the front and rear, with character and charm throughout.

The house is accessed through an enclosed porch, which features glazed double doors that lead into the living room. This room is enhanced by a stunning inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, exposed beams, and a large window that provides lovely views of the front garden. From the living room, a door leads to the atmospheric dining room, which includes an open fireplace with a stone surround. The kitchen is situated beyond the dining room at the back of the house and is equipped with a range of eye-level and base units, worktops, and a built-in oven and hob. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, which has a door that opens to the garden. Completing the ground floor layout are a study/family room and a convenient downstairs WC.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a beautifully proportioned space featuring fitted wardrobes and a fireplace that serves as a lovely focal point. Additionally, there is another double bedroom at the front of the house and a single bedroom at the back, all served by a family bathroom.

?Outside, the front garden is attractively planted with a diverse array of mature plants, trees, and shrubs, bordered by a charming brick and flint wall. The back garden features a large timber-framed storage shed/workshop, well-stocked flower beds, beautiful fruit trees, and various seating areas. There is also a delightful timber summerhouse/studio adorned with a magnificent rambling rose. At the far end of the garden, there is a separate area with lapsed planning permission for the construction of a carport or garage.

Nettlebed is set in the heart of the Chilterns, where beautiful countryside and picturesque hamlets abound. The village features many excellent amenities, including a hotel and restaurant, a doctor's surgery, a café delicatessen, a mobile post office, a well-supported cricket ground, and a petrol station with a grocery store. The property benefits from direct access to the Warburg Nature Reserve and the surrounding countryside, featuring an extensive network of trails, ideal for cycling, walking, and horse riding. Nearby, you'll find quality golf courses, point-to-point racing, gastro pubs, and opportunities for boating on the River Thames. Excellent road links to Henley and Watlington provide easy access to the M40 and the M4 corridor. Reading is approximately 7 miles away with a fast commuter service to London Paddington (25 minutes). Regular rail services to Central London are available from Henley (c. 4 miles).

Some first-class schools are in the area, including Queen Anne's in Caversham, St. Helen and St. Katharine in Abingdon, Reading Blue Coat, The Oratory Preparatory and Senior Schools and Rupert House Preparatory in Henley.