5 bed detached house for sale

Fernham Road, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7

A truly exceptional family home situated on a sizeable plot in the town of Faringdon. Tollington House boasts in excess of 3800 sq ft of flexible accommodation, including a large double garage, and offers a wealth of period features. It is flooded with light, and has ample driveway parking for over ten vehicles.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a spectacular hall with double height ceilings affording intricate cornicing, ceiling roses, and a sweeping staircase to the first floor landing. To the front of the home are two large, bright sitting rooms/reception rooms, one of which has a central log burning fireplace, the other, doors out to the garden. At the rear is an impressive kitchen/dining/family room which is dual aspect. This has been recently fitted with a range of units, central island and an array of storage including larder cupboards, pan drawers, full length fridge and freezer and a Stove oven, to name but a few. A useful boot room separates this from a courtyard garden behind. There is a separate tucked-away study area and, completing the downstairs accommodation, a utility and laundry room.

On the first floor, the sense of grandeur and space continues with five double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a separate dressing room and an incredibly impressive en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower cubicle. Of the four other bedrooms, three have fitted wardrobes and are all serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Outside, the land is just under a third of an acre and wraps around this stunning house. Expansive gravelled driveway parking leads to a double garage with electricity and a workshop to the rear. The garden to the front is predominantly laid to lawn and surrounded by a mix of fruit trees. At the rear and off the kitchen area is a secluded and enclosed courtyard garden. This is totally private and the perfect place to unwind in the summer evenings with alfresco dining.

Disclaimer
Most of the land is leasehold, dating back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I. The vendors have been able to secure a mortgage and have an indemnity policy in place to cover this. No rent on this land has been paid since the current owners have been residing here.

The historic market town of Faringdon, dating back at least to the 12th century, has a thriving community and amenities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, Faringdon Community College, The Elms and Folly View primary schools as well as The Old Station Nursery, doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries and The Place Family Centre. Buses travel from the town to private schools at Abingdon. The town now boasts three large supermarkets.

Faringdon is also ideally positioned for the A420, leading to the A34, M40 and M4 and mainline railway services from Swindon, Oxford, Oxford Parkway and Didcot Parkway. There is a frequent bus service through the town from Swindon to Oxford and back, linking to rail services and airports.

The Tower on Folly Hill was built by Lord Berners in 1935 and affords panoramic views across four counties. For over 20 years, the town has been twinned with Le Mêle-sur-Sarthe in France and more recently with Konigstein im Taunus in Germany. In 2004, Faringdon became the first Fairtrade town in the South East of England.