3 bed bungalow for sale

Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford OX2

Offering a wealth of space, privacy and versatility, this unique property and plot, presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to create a wonderful family home, with the added benefit of substantial workshop and garage space, ideal for a home-based business, vehicle storage or a range of hobbies and interests.

Set within a large, walled garden, the property comprises a three double bedroom detached bungalow, an extensive L-shaped outbuilding incorporating multiple workshop areas, and a triple garage, together with a substantial yard and generous gardens.

The detached bungalow, with a floor area of approx. 1,454 sq ft, retains a number of character features, including original parquet flooring and cast-iron radiators. Comprising an entrance hall with storage cupboard, a triple-aspect reception room with double-glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden, a second reception room, kitchen with garden access, three double bedrooms, a modern shower room and a separate WC. The property offers an excellent starting point for those wishing to modernise or explore the potential to create a larger, contemporary family home, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

A particularly notable feature is the substantial L-shaped outbuilding, extending to approximately 2,087 sq ft and currently arranged as several workshop and ancillary spaces. This provides excellent potential for a home-based business, workshop, studio or hobby space, allowing work and leisure to be accommodated alongside everyday family life. In addition, the triple garage and generous yard provide ample space for vehicles, equipment and storage.

The outside space is equally appealing. A large garden, enclosed by a stone wall, is mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio area, and complemented by mature trees, established shrubs and flower borders, creating a private setting with plenty of room for all the family to enjoy. The septic tank is located within the grounds.

With its generous accommodation, extensive outbuildings and private grounds, this is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a property that can adapt to their individual needs, whether creating a long-term family home, accommodating a business from home or providing space for specialist hobbies and interests. There may also be scope to reconfigure or extend the existing accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.”

The sought after village of Cumnor comprises many period houses and thatched cottages, a fine parish church, primary school, post office/store, butchers, newsagents and two public houses with restaurants. There is an excellent choice of schools in both Oxford and Abingdon, easily accessible by bus and the European School in Culham. There is also a well regarded primary school in the village of Cumnor. Communications are excellent, with the A420 at Cumnor and the A34 leading to both the M4 and M40 motorways, thus providing access to London, Heathrow, the Midlands and the West. It lies 3 miles from the city centre and train station, from which there is a service to London with a journey time of just under an hour.