5 bed detached house for sale

"The Draper" at Bandet Way, Thame OX9

Plot 21 (The Draper) - priced at £999,950

About the Home

Making a dramatic impression upon first sight, The Draper’s characterful, double-fronted exterior and integral double garage are only the beginning of its many charming features. This remarkable 5-bedroom detached home has been designed with growing and mature families in mind, as well as aspirational buyers seeking a ‘forever home’ to treasure and share with loved ones for many wonderful years to come.

The ground floor living space unfolds from the entrance hallway, with the jewel in The Draper’s crown being the extensive open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, which has been masterfully zoned to create dedicated spaces for each purpose whilst ensuring that light, conversation and movement can freely flow. The kitchen is well-equipped, with plentiful surface space, including an island with breakfast bar that family and friends will love to gather around to chat, cook and enjoy a drink together.

The dining area easily accommodates a substantial dining table, and French doors open onto the rear garden to extend the living space and invite the sunshine in. In the spacious and versatile family area, there is a second set of French doors to the garden, which open up the room even further and add an element of the indoor-outdoor lifestyle that contemporary families covet.

The kitchen has an adjoining utility room that has doors to the outside and into the garage, making laundry days and home maintenance more efficient and helping to keep your home well-organised. A storage cupboard in the dining area is useful for hiding away coats, shoes and unsightly appliances, or could be used as a pantry to maximise kitchen space.

At the front of the home is the separate, formal living room, which has an attractive bay window This room also could serve a multitude of purposes, from a cosy family cinema to a games room or playroom, or a dedicated space with a home bar for entertaining. The cloakroom is conveniently located just across the hallway.

Upstairs are all five bedrooms, four of which are double, and three have en suites Bedroom 1 is the master suite, with an enviable dressing area that has designated wardrobe spaces, and leads into the en-suite shower room Bedrooms 2 and 3 both also benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms, making them ideal for older children or teenagers who would like a greater level of privacy or independence in their home, or alternatively one could be reserved as a luxurious guest bedroom.

The family bathroom serves bedroom 4, and bedroom 5, which is well-suited to use as a nursery, home office, gym, or craft room. The finishing touch to the first floor is a good-sized storage cupboard on the landing, a welcome feature for keeping the family’s towels and bed linens within easy reach.

Additional information

• Estate Management Charge: £766.12
• Internal Area: 2211 sq. Ft.
• Annual service charge: None
• Council tax band: Tbc
• Tenure: Freehold

The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

About the Development

The Meadows at Hampden Gardens is a potential development of new homes in the stunning market town of Thame. Proposed to join the periphery of an historic community, this exciting development will offer a range of 2,3,4, and 5-bedroom homes, sure to appeal to a range of potential homebuyers, including first-time buyers, local families, downsizers, and those commuting to Oxford and London.

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Why Buy With Bellway?

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes. That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

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Sales office opening hours
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

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About The Meadows At Hampden Gardens

The Meadows at Hampden Gardens is a development of new homes in the stunning market town of Thame. Joining the periphery of an historic community, this exciting development offers a range of 2,3,4, and 5-bedroom homes, sure to appeal to a range of potential homebuyers, including first-time buyers, local families, downsizers, and those commuting to Oxford and London.

Leisure

Thame is an award-winning market town with a rich history, visible in its eclectic architecture. The tight-knit town community boasts a busy social calendar, including market weekends, food festivals, a carnival, a comedy festival, and even an annual duck race. This cultural hotspot boasts stunning parks, a bustling high street, plus a museum, theatre, and cinema.

The surrounding Oxfordshire countryside is ideal for outdoor leisure, with an abundance of nearby hiking and cycling trails to keep fit. The local landscape is littered with interesting sights, including Long Crendon Courthouse and Boarstall Tower - just two of several nearby National Trust sites, a 16- and 17-minute drive away, respectively.

Oxford is a jewel in the British south, home to an excellent array of culture and history just 14 miles from the development. The city is the ideal place to soak up culture, with renowned museums, art galleries, and the famous university buildings.

Education

Thame is home to a number of schools, ideal for those with young families. Primary schools include John Hampden County Primary School, a 14-minute walk away, plus Saint Joseph's Primary School and Barley Hill Primary School - both within a six-minute drive.

Secondary school options include Lord Williams's School, the Lower School site being located just four minutes' bike ride away. The school has been a part of Thames' history since the 16th century, with a direct honoured link to New College Oxford.

Those looking to pursue higher education have some of the world's finest university institutions within a commutable distance. The University of Oxford is world's second oldest university in continuous operation, while Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK's leading modern universities. London and its wider reach are home to a breadth of respected universities, specialising in a broad range of vocational studies.

Shopping

Thame is home to a vibrant High Street - just a mile away - with a selection of supermarkets and retailers for everyday essentials and wider shopping needs. The town centre benefits from numerous restaurants, caf?s, and pubs - plus regular markets for those who are keen to shop fresh and independently.

Broader shopping options can be found both in the neighbouring town of Aylesbury and city of Oxford, which provide retail parks and shopping centres. Oxford offers popular chain retailers in Westgate Shopping Centre, as well as down Queen Street and Cornmarket Street. The rest of the city centre provides a wealth of independent boutiques, antique stores, and a covered market, while the nearby Bicester Village is one of the country's finest designer outlets.

Taking the train from Haddenham to London Marylebone takes 44 minutes, and leaves shoppers at the heart of one of London's most iconic retail and dining districts.

Transport

Thame Park Road bus stop is a nine-minute walk away from the development - served by the 121 bus, residents have access to the Thame Circular line which provides a route through and around the town centre. A bus to Oxford City Centre can be caught from the Town Hall bus station, taking around 45 minutes.

Haddenham and Thame Parkway train station is a seven-minute drive away, with regular journeys available to Oxford, Birmingham Moor Street, and London Marylebone - the latter taking approximately 44 minutes.

The Meadows at Hampden Gardens is a three-minute drive from the A418, and a six-minute drive from the M40, the latter leading 41 miles southeast directly to central London.

Heathrow Airport, the largest airport in the UK, is a 39-minute drive away for unrivalled international travel options.

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

Directions

The Meadows at Hampden Gardens joins the Thame community in the beautiful Oxfordshire landscape. The River Thame flows just north of the town, forming part of the county border with Buckinghamshire.

The site is a little over a mile from Thame town centre, parallel with Oxford - just a 34-minute drive away - and 45 miles north-west of central London.

This development falls under the administration of South Oxfordshire District Council and Oxfordshire County Council.

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