5 bed detached house for sale

High Street, Drayton OX14

A rare chance to own The Old School, Drayton - a striking Victorian conversion offering almost 3,000 sq ft of dramatic, light-filled living, fully renovated to the highest standard in 2016 by a reputable local builder, when the property was completely re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed and insulated throughout, and enhanced with eco upgrades including air source heat pump, solar panels with battery storage, underfloor heating and smart lighting. This five-bedroom home combines historic character with modern efficiency, set within south-facing gardens and a unique additional rear plot that protects privacy, all just minutes from Oxford, Abingdon and London connections.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Drayton is a thriving Oxfordshire village with a strong community, primary school, shops, and pub. The property is just a short walk from Drayton Primary and well connected to leading Oxfordshire independent schools, with direct bus services to St Helen & St Katharine’s, Abingdon School, The Manor, Cokethorpe, Cranford House, Pangbourne, and The Dragon School.
Didcot Parkway (10 minutes’ drive) provides fast services to London Paddington in as little as 35 minutes, with Abingdon and Oxford both within easy reach for shopping, culture, and schooling.

Entrance Hall/Office

A generous entrance hall leads to a cloakroom and a versatile double-aspect reception room 15' x 12' ideal as a snug or work-from-home space.

Lifestyle Room (16.46m x 5.99m)

At the heart of the home is the spectacular triple-aspect 54' lifestyle room, a vast open-plan living and dining area with full-height glazing, and bifold doors opening onto the south facing gardens.

Kitchen (6.60m x 3.02m)

The vaulted kitchen/breakfast room features Silestone worksurfaces, a central island, and flagstone flooring, with bifold doors leading to a sun terrace. A utility/boot room completes the ground floor

First Floor

A dramatic vaulted landing showcases the original Victorian beams and glass balustrade, leading to five vaulted bedrooms.

Principal Bedroom And Dressing Room (5.94m x 3.20m)

The principle bedroom offers elevated views of the gardens complemented by dressing area and en-suite shower room

Dressing Room dimensions 9' x 8'

Bedroom Two (4.29m x 3.61m)

Benefitting from en suite shower room

Bedroom Three (3.58m x 3.40m)

Bedroom Four (3.56m x 2.59m)

Bedroom Five (3.30m x 2.46m)

Family Bathroom

A four-piece family bathroom completes the first floor.

Gardens & Grounds

The property enjoys south facing gardens, with multiple social and dining areas, and a walled lawn offering privacy and seclusion.
A further highlight is the additional rear garden plot (approx. 35m x 13m), seamlessly integrated into the main garden and acquired under a separate title to prevent future development. Mature trees and hedging provide a secure, tranquil setting.
The generous walled frontage offers parking for multiple vehicles and leads to a detached garage block, currently used as a home gym and store. A private side courtyard garden provides an additional outdoor retreat.