5 bed detached house for sale

The Limes, Watlington OX49

A striking five-bedroom gated home offering a blend of contemporary and traditional living. An impressive entrance hallway sets the tone on arrival. To one side of the house is a well-designed open-plan kitchen with a statement island, opening into a dining and family area ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Bi-fold doors lead out to a landscaped rear garden, creating an easy connection to the outdoors. A walk-in larder and separate utility room with external access sit just off the kitchen, adding welcome practicality. The main living room features a contemporary log burner, providing a comfortable and inviting setting throughout the year. A central study offers a quiet place to work, while a conveniently located cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor is home to a generous principal bedroom with double doors overlooking the garden, a bespoke dressing room, and a well-appointed four-piece en-suite with freestanding bath. Three further bedrooms are bright and well proportioned, with bedroom two benefiting from its own en-suite, and a modern family bathroom serving the remaining rooms.

On the top floor, the fifth bedroom enjoys plenty of natural light from multiple Velux windows. This flexible room works equally well as a guest bedroom, studio, or teenager’s space, and includes its own en-suite and a private storeroom.

Outside, the property offers parking for multiple vehicles, a detached double garage with electric charging point, and a landscaped rear garden measuring approximately 120ft in width and 60ft in length.

*Please note some images are CGIs and are for indicative purposes only.

Location

Watlington is a delightful market town that blends rich history, community spirit, and natural beauty. At its heart stands the 17th-century Town Hall, beneath which the bustling Undercroft Market place several days a week, offering local fruit, vegetables, and artisan produce. The High Street is alive with independent shops and galleries, where visitors can discover unique gifts, handmade crafts, and fine foods.

Everyday conveniences, such as a Co-op, post office, and pharmacy, sit comfortably alongside creative spaces like the artsHUB, a vibrant venue that enriches local life with exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events throughout the year. Beyond the town itself, walkers are spoilt for choice with access to long-distance trails like the Ridgeway and the Oxfordshire Way. Watlington Hill, on the edge of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, rewards visitors with sweeping views, wildflower meadows, and the iconic chalk White Mark. It is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, offering the chance to see red kites gliding overhead in their natural habitat.