Location

Blewbury is an ancient, pretty village, dating back to Saxon times. It has a thriving community and is well situated for easy access to Oxford and London. There are two pubs, pre-school and primary school, farm shop, village shop, recreation ground, Post Office and cricket club. Sitting at the foot of the Downs and the ancient Ridgeway, there are myriad opportunities for walking and riding nearby.   

Day to day shopping needs are met in the market towns of Abingdon and Wallingford, both nearby with weekly markets and large supermarkets.

There is a wide variety of schools in the area, both state and independent, including Didcot Girls, St Birinus, Moulsford and Cranford House, as well as the highly regarded schools in Abingdon and Oxford.

Description

Architecturally interesting, Eastbrook has been a well-loved family home for 25 years. The timeline and history are evident, inside and out, and speak of the story of this house. The oldest part dates to circa 1670, and comprised just one room over three floors, now the study/playroom, guest bedroom above and the attic bedroom on the second floor. The house was added to in 1780 and again in the 1800’s. The conservatory and porch were added some 30 years ago.

There are exposed ancient beams throughout the house and some of the original windows with leaded lights with intricate iron fasteners and stained glass panelled windows.

The dual aspect sitting room features a large fireplace with a flagstone hearth and Clearview stove within. Just beyond is the dining room, also dual aspect, with a glazed door opening to a south facing terrace and two full height cupboards. The fireplace is open and backs onto the sitting room fireplace, making a unique feature to the room. The triple aspect study/playroom spans the depth of the house and also has an open fire. This room would lend itself to being a good sized family room.

The kitchen opens directly into the conservatory with slate flooring throughout. Painted wood units sit beneath granite worktops. There is a Lacanche range cooker with five gas burners, an integrated Bosch dishwasher and inset stainless steel sinks. There is also an integrated washing machine and tumble drier. The large conservatory is of brick and timber construction with double glazing and a vaulted roof. A door opens on to the garden.

The staircase rises and divides to two of the bedrooms. A galleried landing leads round to the principal bedroom suite. The bedroom is dual aspect with lovely views down the garden. There is a walk in wardrobe and a further inbuilt wardrobe. The large en suite bathroom has a double vanity unit with a Carrera marble top. Also on the first floor is the family shower room. Stairs rise to the second floor and the fourth, attic bedroom.

Outside
A mellow red brick wall with curved copings borders the lane with electric gates opening to the gravel drive and front garden with its herbaceous beds. The large south facing rear garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees including apple, pear, plum, flowering cherry and silver birch. To the southern aspect of the garden, accessed from the dining room, is a terrace beneath a vine covered pergola. This whole area has been created as a natural garden with abundant wild flowers throughout the summer. In all approximately 0.49 acres.

There are two garages, one of which has previously been used as an office. Power and water are supplied. There are also two garden sheds.

Directions

From Oxford take the A34 south. Turn off at the Milton Interchange following the A4130 towards Wantage for approximately 2 miles. Take the first exit off the Rowstock roundabout onto the A417. Remain on the A417 until you enter the village. Turn left onto South Street. Eastbrook is on the right after approximately a third of a mile.

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