Location

Thrupp is a picturesque hamlet adjacent to the Oxford Canal and close to the River Cherwell surrounded by open countryside. There are two public houses and the well know Annie’s Tea Rooms. On the nearby Banbury Road are regular bus services to Kidlington, Oxford Parkway (services to London, Marylebone from 75 mins) and the University city of Oxford. Alternative, nearby is Long Hanborough station with services to London, Paddington from 65 mins. Kidlington village is some two miles away and provides a wide range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, sports centre and schools (both primary and secondary).

Description

Situated in this charming no-through hamlet, close to the River Cherwell on the north side of Kidlington, the property offers country living within each reach of Oxford and public transport. Oxford city centre is 6.5 miles, Oxford Parkway 3.5 miles, Kidlington 2 miles.

The cottage originates from an early 17th century watermill and was subsequently converted into a cottage. Listed grade II, there is considerable detail including exposed stone fireplaces and log burning stoves. The cottage has a comfortable sitting room with parquet flooring and shuttered windows and a large kitchen/dining room to the rear. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one with a fireplace and a bathroom.

The cottage has gardens to the front and rear with side accesses which is laid to lawn.

Directions

From Kidlington head north on the A4260 and then, shortly after passing The Jolly Boatman, turn right SP Thrupp. Follow the road alongside the canal and past a terrace of cottages and then cross the bridge when the cottages will be seen straight ahead.