Character Property for Sale in Swindon, Oxfordshire

A substantial period residence originally built as two cottages and believed to date from the 18th Century. The property is of traditional construction with the front being mainly of stone and brick quoins (with stone roof) whilst the later extension to the rear is more modern with a rendered finish. Swanhill House enjoys an elevated position on the very edge of the popular village of Shrivenham with views across open farmland to front (towards the Lambourn Downs) and rear. The property offers spacious and well proportioned accommodation throughout with a stunning conservatory kitchen/breakfast room with windows on three sides, a glass roof and access to a large deck area. It is surrounded on all sides by mature and extremely well stocked gardens approaching 2/3rds of an acre. There is a separate large double garage with integral room suitable for workshop / storage / office / gym. There is a driveway with ample parking. Shrivenham Village Shrivenham is one of the most desirable villages in the Vale of the White Horse and ideally located for access to both the M4 to the south and A420 to Swindon / Oxford. There is an active community offering a wide variety of sports and recreational pursuits including football, golf, cricket and tennis. The attractive tree-lined main street has a bank, two hairdressers, newsagent, estate agent, delicatessen, pharmacy, garage, post office, several public houses and restaurants, excellent GP health centre, primary school, churches, allotments and day nursery. Accommodation Front porch with stone roof, outside light; halogen PIR motion detector light and part glazed front door leading to: Entrance Hall : Well proportioned with exposed floorboards; brick chimney breast and hearth (capped); radiator; recessed cupboard dresser with lighted display shelves; stairs to first floor; understairs seating with telephone point. Back Hall: Quarry tile flooring; two downlights; radiator. Sitting Room: 7.39m (24'3") x 4.8m (15'9") Maximum. Lovely triple aspect drawing room with large double glazed windows to front (2) and rear (1) with double glazed french doors to side patio area. Features large brick inglenook fireplace with open grate and oak beam; recessed log store to both sides; exposed beam; window bench seat and four uplighters. Two radiators and ample wall sockets. TV Aerial, Sky Satellite and telephone connection points. Office / Snug: 3.73m (12'3") x 3.58m (11'9") Cosy room with large double glazed window to front with wooden lintel; two radiators; exposed timbers; recessed cupboard dresser with lighted display shelves; TV and telephone connection points; fireplace with brick and stone chimney breast (capped). Ideal for use as an office or hobbies room. Dining Room: 4.7m (15'5") x 3.84m (12'7") Sunny breakfast room with large double glazed window to front; french doors opening to front garden; radiator; recessed double storage cupboards; exposed original wall and ceiling timbers; wooden lintels; fireplace with brick chimney breast and gas-fired coal effect fire. TV and telephone connection points. Conservatory Kitchen: 7.54m (24'9") x 4.34m (14.3") Maximum The stunning conservatory style kitchen is one of the main features of the house: the original west facing kitchen having been extended with an impressive conservatory extension featuring Pilkington K2 glass double glazed windows and roof; wide double glazed french doors leading to the rear decking and garden; radiator; range of cherry wall and base units and extensive worktops; inset single sink with mixer and sidedrainer; inset four-burner gas hob; built-in eye-level Neff double electric oven; recessed larder cupboard; original fireplace (not working) with wooden mantelpiece surround and inset display shelving; ceramic tiled floor; radiator; TV connection point; ample power sockets; recessed ceiling down-lighters; central fan; and plumbing for dishwasher. Utility Room: 3.43m (11’3”) x 1.88m (6’2”) Quarry tile floor; Ideal Mexico Super RS3/100 Gas Boiler with external flue providing central heating and domestic hot water; plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier; ample power points; double drainer stainless steel sink with tiled surround; cupboards under. Rear Lobby / Boot Room: 2.13m (7’0”) x 2.13m (7’0”) Half-glazed door to rear porch with quarry tile floor; windows either side; quarry tile floor; full-width coat rail with bench seat under. Cloakroom: 1.83m (6’0”) x1.68m (5’6”) Low-level WC; pedestal hand basin; radiator; quarry tile floor; frosted double-glazed window to rear. FIRST FLOOR Landing: 3.05m (10’0”) x 2.79m (9’2”) Double-glazed window to front; double radiator; access to lost space; recessed book shelving; door to large walk-in storage room with shelving. Inner Landing: Double radiator; double doors to large airing cupboard with insulated hot water tank; electronic programmable central heating and hot water controls; power shower pump; and extensive slatted shelving. Doors to: Master Bedroom: 4.37m (14’4”) x 3.76m (12’4”) Imposing light and airy double aspect ( double glazed windows to front and south) well proportioned room with Victorian fireplace (non-working); two radiators; coved ceiling; archway through to: Dressing Room: 4.22m (13’10”) x 1.96m (6’5”) minimum Large double glazed window to rear overlooking farmland; two radiators; three built-in double full-depth wardrobes with hanging rails and lights; coved ceiling. Door to: En-suite Bathroom: Double glazed window to rear; white bathroom suite comprising low level WC; pedestal hand basin; wood panelled bath; bidet; electric shave / toothbrush charger socket. Upright white 5-rail heated towel radiator. Recessed two-door storage cupboard with light and shelves. Bedroom 2: 4.72m (15’6”) x 3.71m (12’2”) Double glazed window to front; radiator; fireplace with wooden surround and inset Victorian grate (non-working); two built-in full depth double wardrobes with double doors. Bedroom 3: 3.76m (12’4”) x 2.74m (9’0”) Double glazed window to front; double radiator; double wardrobe; fireplace with wooden surround and Victorian grate (non-working); access to loft-space, Bedroom 4: 3.38m (11’1”) x 2.9m (9’6”) Double glazed window to rear; radiator; built-in double wardrobe with shelves; fireplace with wooden surround with inset Victorian grates; wall-light. Shower Room: Double glazed window to rear; radiator; low level WC; pedestal hand-basin; wall light; large corner glass shower cubicle with power shower. Bathroom: Double glazed window to rear; radiator; low level WC; pedestal hand-basin; wall light; wood panelled bath with shower screen and Triton Electric Shower Unit; shaver / charger point. OUTSIDE: Swanhill House is surrounded on all sides by almost 2/3rds acre of mature gardens. There are several entrances to the front of the property: a main entrance through two large double gates leading to a large parking area for at least 3 cars facing the front door; a driveway from the road at the lower end of the property leading to the garage block and further parking; and a connecting driveway at right-angles to the front of the house. Gardens: The gardens are mainly enclosed by a mixture of mature hedgerows and coniferous planting with a block concrete stone wall to the front right. The front garden is a mixture of shrub borders, mini orchard (including Raspberry Canes, Victoria Plum and Apple trees); ornamental trees and lawn which is extensively planted with spring flowering bulbs (snowdrop, daffodil and crocus). To the rear of the garage there are several mature herbaceous borders, a vine and raised vegetable beds. At the back of the house there is a large area of enclosed decking; low level brick wall, paved patio areas and several well-stocked floral shrub borders plus a specimen conifer bed and specialist grass border. Once again there are extensive plantings of spring bulbs and lawned areas with outside lighting, two outside taps; and water butt. Garage: 7.11m (23’4”) x 4.93m (16’2”) internal. The large separate garage block comprises a double garage (with separate up-and-over doors); extensive racking; internal power and lighting; external lights with PIR motion detector; outside tap; with door through to additional: Store Room: 5.26m (17’3”) x 3.45m (11’4”) window to front. Suitable for studio; office, workshop; storage or recreational use (gym?). Services: Served by main gas, electricity, water telecommunication services and satellite disk reception. Drainage is to a septic tank. Local Authority: Vale of White Horse District Council; Oxford County Council. Council Tax: Band G