5 bed detached house for sale

Lower Oakhill, Froxfield, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8

Oakhill is set on the edge of a popular village to the west of Hungerford. Originally built in the 16th/17th century, extended in the early 19th and late 20th century, this Grade II listed family house offers excellent family accommodation over two floors.

Fully refurbished in 2020 to the highest specification, of special note is the wonderful kitchen/breakfast room leading into an oak-framed orangery, which in turn has views over the formal gardens.

The drawing room has French windows leading onto a terrace, which opens out onto the formal lawn area and also has a fireplace with a log burner. Within the kitchen is a large central island, seven-door electric Aga, a walk-in larder and a generous laundry/boot room off. Over the first floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms (two adjoining) and two shower rooms (one adjoining).

Both the ground and first floors benefit from underfloor heating powered by two ground source heat pumps. The property also benefits from a substantial pv solar system, including a 10kW battery, and has its own water supply from a private bore hole.

Adjoining the north of the house is the guest wing with private entrance and parking. Comprising a sitting room and kitchen, with fifth bedroom and bathroom to the first floor.

Outside to the east of the house is a range of stables, currently used as a workshop/plant room with a separate WC, two stables/storerooms.

The formal lawns, which are to the southern side of the house, also have a glasshouse enclosing the swimming pool and greenhouse with changing area and shower room. The pool has a swim jet. There is also an adjoining terrace.

Beyond this area is a tennis court, whilst to the east is an orchard, paddock, treehouse and chicken run.

M4 (J13/A34) 6 miles

Direct train services to London Paddington from Hungerford and Great Bedwyn from 46 minutes

London Heathrow 54 miles

Private and state schools: Stepping Stones Nursery School, Little Bedwyn Primary School, Cheam, Horris Hill, Pinewood, Dauntsey's, Brockhurst & Marlston House, St John's Marlborough, Marlborough College.

The Watermill Theatre at Donnington.

Golf Clubs: Ogbourne Downs Golf Club, Donnington Valley Golf Club, Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club.