2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Walker Drive, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with a cloakroom and stairs rising to the first floor. The modern fitted kitchen offers a good selection of base and wall units, with an inbuilt oven, gas hob, and space/plumbing for a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. At the rear of the property, there is a lovely sitting/dining room with French doors leading out to the garden.

On the first floor, are two double bedrooms, with the largest bedroom benefitting from an en-suite shower room. The other bedroom is serviced by the family bathroom fitted with a modern white suite. Also on the landing is a large storage cupboard with built in shelves.

Externally, there is an enclosed garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a decked patio area. The garden offers great privacy and two sheds, one with an electric supply. A side gate leads round to the front where there is driveway parking for two cars.

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, The Elms and Folly View primary schools as well as The Old Station Nursery, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries and The Place Family Centre. 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. For over 20 years, the town has been twinned with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in France and more recently with Konigstein im Taunus in Germany. In 2004, Faringdon became the first Fairtrade town in the South East of England.