4 bed detached house for sale

Stadhampton Road, Little Milton OX44

The Plough House is an exceptional Grade II listed former public house that has been thoughtfully transformed into an impressive family home, seamlessly blending period character with refined modern living. Set in around an acre and occupying a fantastic setting with mature gardens and far-reaching countryside views, this remarkable home offers almost 3,000 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, designed perfectly for relaxed family life.

Internally, The Plough House has exposed timbers, traditional detailing, and generous room proportions create brilliant living environment. The welcoming entrance immediately sets the tone, leading through to a magnificent sitting room that forms one of the principal reception spaces. Rich in character, this elegant room features part flagstone flooring and an impressive wood-burning stove, creating a wonderfully cosy focal point during the winter months. Its generous dimensions provide ample space for both formal entertaining and relaxed evenings with family and friends.

Complementing this is a beautifully light and airy dual-aspect dining room, offering flexibility as a second sitting room, playroom, or home office. Large windows frame attractive views of the surrounding gardens and countryside beyond, while natural light floods the space throughout the day.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the outstanding kitchen and breakfast room which is an excellent space perfectly designed for modern family living. With a large breakfast bar, plus space for a large kitchen table, this room is perfect for a growing family. French doors open directly onto the rear terrace, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living during the warmer months and providing the perfect setting for entertaining. Planning permission has already been granted (South Oxfordshire District Council ref P23/S3205/lb) for a two-storey and single storey rear extension which would enable you to create a larger kitchen / family room alongside a larger principal bedroom with direct access to a terrace to make the most of the countryside views. A conveniently positioned cloakroom and a separate utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor continues to impress with four beautifully proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying delightful outlooks over the gardens or surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom suite offers a stylish en-suite bathroom, while a second bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities, making it ideal for guests or older children. The remaining bedrooms are served by an modern family bathroom, ensuring the accommodation easily caters to the demands of family life.

Outside, the gardens and grounds are a particular feature of The Plough House. To the rear, a substantial paved terrace creates a superb outdoor entertaining area, ideal for al fresco dining, summer gatherings, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the setting. Beyond, the mature gardens are laid predominantly to lawn and beautifully interspersed with established trees, flowering borders, and shrubs, creating colour, privacy, and year-round interest alongside water features. The elevated position allows for attractive open views across the surrounding countryside.

The Plough House offers a unique opportunity to acquire a property of genuine character and substance, a home that combines historic charm with the comforts and versatility required for contemporary living.

Location

Little Milton is a highly sought-after village, ideally positioned for convenient access to both Oxford, approximately 10 miles away, and London, with Junction 7 of the M40 just 3 miles from the village. Excellent rail connections are available from nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway, around 9 miles away, offering fast services into London Marylebone in approximately 45 minutes.
The village enjoys a strong sense of community and offers an excellent range of local amenities, including a community-run post office and shop, The Lamb Inn public house, pre-school, primary school, and an attractive parish church. The nearby market town of Thame provides an extensive selection of everyday shopping, independent boutiques, cafés, leisure facilities and a Waitrose supermarket. Families are well served by a choice of local schooling, including Little Milton Church of England Primary School within the village itself, rated Good by Ofsted, alongside nearby primary options in Great Milton, Stadhampton and Chalgrove. Secondary education is available at Wheatley Park School, while Oxford and Abingdon offer a strong selection of independent schools, including Magdalen College School, Radley College, Oxford High School gdst and St Helen and St Katharine.
Surrounded by beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, the area is particularly well suited to those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with an abundance of scenic footpaths and bridleways offering wonderful walks and rides directly from the village.

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