6 bed detached house for sale

Sparsholt, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12

Sparsholt House is a classic Grade II listed edge of village house, situated in this quiet location within the Vale of White Horse. The current owners have completely refurbished the property with the works having been undertaken over a nine month refurbishment programme. Within the main house, this included an extension to the kitchen overlooking the formal gardens and the addition of a utility and boot room. The project included the complete re-plumbing, re-wiring and re-decorating internally and externally.

Internally, the well-appointed entrance/reception hall sets the tone with a drawing, dining room, sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room off. Beyond the kitchen/ breakfast room is a well fitted utility room, cloakroom and boot room. On the first floor are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and one adjoining shower room. There is also an attic room on the second floor which could be a potential sixth bedroom.

The Coach House & Barn
To the front of the house, across an immaculate lawn, is the Coach House which has an open plan sitting room/bedroom/ home office with log burner, full bathroom and a kitchenette.

To the west of the property is a four-bay oak-framed barn with a workshop. There is an external staircase giving access to a large storeroom which has been boarded. This could be used as a games room or office.

The formal gardens are to the north east of the property and comprise of many mature plants, trees and shrubs including herbaceous borders and a stunning rose garden. There is also a vegetable garden with sitting area, astro-tennis court, beyond which is a large post and rail paddock.

Nb: In addition, there is planning permission for a stable block and a potting shed in a courtyard style to the north west of the property. In all the property sits in approximately 2.50 acres of garden and grounds.

Sparsholt House is quietly situated on the edge of this highly desirable village in southern Oxfordshire, in unspoilt countryside at the foot of the Downs.

The large historic market town of Wantage lies approximately 3 miles away, offering all local amenities including a post office, school, public houses, restaurants and a range of shops including a Waitrose store.

Didcot Station offers direct travel to London Paddington from 35 minutes.

The larger commercial centres of Oxford, Newbury and Swindon are all easily accessible and provide more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities.

The surrounding countryside gives access to the Ridgeway, which offers a good network of bridleways and footpaths for riding, walking and cycling.

The area also offers racing at Newbury and golf at the West Berkshire Golf Course at Chaddleworth.

There are some well-renowned public and private schools in the area, most notably Pinewood School, St Hughs, The Manor, Abingdon School, Radley College, Marlborough College, St Mary's Calne and the Oxford Schools including The Dragon