5 bedrooms House in Ickleton Road, East Challow, Wantage OX12

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Key Details

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Reception Rooms: 5
Floor Area: 4553 sq ft
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold
Parking: Yes
Lift: No
Outside Space: Yes

Description

Late-Victorian Gothic Revival home with 5 bedrooms, stunning gardens, triple garage & far-reaching countryside views. Elegant interiors blend period charm with modern family living. Beyond the wrought iron gates, the fairytale silhouette of Kirklands rises above the manicured greenery and clipped, conical yew topiary. A handsome late-Victorian Gothic Revival home, dating back to 1888, later extensions have retained a faithfulness to Kirklands romantic architectural heritage: arched sash windows, ornate bargeboards, steeply pitched gables and warm red brickwork accented by pale stone all combining to create a memorable first impression. Plenty of parking is available on both the gravel driveway and paved driveway to the front of the triple garage, all sheltered from the road behind a screen of mature green trees. With access available from the front and a handsome porch to the side, step in through the main door, where a handy cloakroom ahead is furnished with wash basin mounted upon a bespoke wooden vanity unit, with shaker-style cabinetry beneath, alongside a WC. Traditional parquet flooring, laid in an orderly basketweave pattern, flows from the entrance, continuing through to the kitchen on the right. Warmed by underfloor heating, wooden flooring features in the sitting room on the left, honeyed in the light streaming in through a large sash window to the front, and French doors opening to the patio looking out over the garden at the rear. A bright and bountiful room, filled with toasty glow from the log-burning stove in wintertime, this is a naturally sociable space, connecting through to the games room at the rear. The ultimate family room, dressed in contemporary shades of grey with contrasting white skirtings, architraves and cornicing, this bountiful room offers effortless indoor-outdoor flow to the spectacular garden through bifolding doors at the rear. Beyond, a sleek rill draws the eye up through the landscape, reflecting the sky as it leads past the lawns, in the direction of the tiered steps and the evergreen canopy beyond. To the right, French doors open onto a private terrace, the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening aperitifs, with uninterrupted views across the rolling paddocks to the golden fields and distant hills beyond. Tucked away, with bay window views out over the sweep of trees and greenery to the front, the study opens up from the games room; the perfect place for those working from home to hunker down away from the main flow of living spaces. Returning to the entrance hall, make your way through to the kitchen on the right, its cream shaker-style cabinetry including glass fronted dresser and oak worktops, evoking a traditional yet timeless feel. Spacious and with plenty of storage, a breakfast table sits beneath the suspended pendant light, whilst above the sink a wide window captures views out over the garden and mature fruit trees. Rustle up a feast for family and friends on the Britannia oven and hob, with integrated bin storage and currently also housing an American style larder fridge. Keeping clutter to a minimum, the handy utility room offers further storage, alongside plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, in addition to direct access outdoors to another peaceful patio. From the kitchen, access the side entrance hall, its period chequerboard tiling underfoot hinting at the home's Victorian birthright, alongside the original front door with its embellished transom and intricately carved staircase with storage beneath. Turning right from the front door, the snug is a soothing space in which to unwind, peaceful, private and softly lit by natural light drifting in through sash windows to the front and side. Formerly the original dining room, wooden flooring mingles with plaster coving and traditional chair rail for a heritage feel, while the tiled, period fireplace adds depth of character. Opposite, shimmering, tasteful wallpaper dresses the feature wall in the dining room, a light-filled space perfect for entertaining. Warmth emanates from the log-burning stove encased within its Victorian surround, whilst the four-paned sash window frames verdant views over the trees to the front, whose changing colours mark the turn of the seasons. From the entrance hall, ascend the handsome wooden staircase to the first-floor landing, turning left into bedroom five. Home to an ornamental cast iron fireplace, views beckon out over the greenery to the front. With space for a double bed, this bedroom could also serve comfortably as a nursery or second home office. Across the landing, featuring built-in storage, bedroom three draws in light through a gothic arched window to the front, and again features an ornamental, original fireplace. Carpeted underfoot, in the same manner as bedroom five, this too is a comfortable double.

Accommodation

5 Bedrooms : Bathroom : En Suite Bathroom : En Suite Shower Room : Guest WC : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen : Games Room : Office : Snug : Triple Garage : Garden

Agent Contact

Stowhill Estates

Telephone: +441235751888
Email: amelia@stowhillestates.com