2 bed detached house for sale

Swan Lane, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7

The Old Granary is a truly wonderful two-bedroom home bursting with charm and character, situated in the heart of Faringdon. Just a stone’s throw away from the Market Place, this property offers well-presented accommodation with off-road parking.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a hall with ample space for coats and boots and a downstairs cloakroom. The sitting room is a fantastic size with high ceilings, beams, traditional panelling, an exposed stone wall and a working fireplace. It is a bright room, being dual aspect and there are stairs to the first floor. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a kitchen/dining room with floor and wall mounted units and several lovely and unique features in the brickwork.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms, both of which offer a bright and airy with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and fitted wardrobes. These are serviced by a large family bathroom which has a separate shower cubicle.

Outside is gravelled driveway parking for one vehicle with a stunning pear tree growing up the wall. This area could also double up as a small courtyard seating area should the parking not be required.

The perfect home for a first-time buyer, pied-a-terre, down-sizer or investor alike.

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.