4 bed country house for sale

The Green, Aston Rowant, Watlington, Oxfordshire OX49

Welcome...
Old Stocks, a charming family home, is believed to have been constructed using the reclaimed stock bricks from a long-since-demolished manor house from nearby Aston Park. This historical connection adds a unique charm to the property, with a private garden and light-filled living space.

Come on in...
Turn off the road through the pillars and into the driveway that can comfortably park five vehicles in addition to the garage, which has a remote-controlled door. Make your way to the front entrance, where the herringbone teak flooring stretches out in front of you, continuing throughout the ground floor. From the first step inside, you are given a sneak peek through the living room and into the gardens beyond.

Lovely Living Spaces...
The bright and airy living room has exposed brickwork to one wall, giving a sense of the rustic charm of this property, where an inglenook fireplace houses a log burner. Whether you want to warm yourself in front of a lit fire on a chilly night or throw open the French doors to let the gentle summer breeze in, this room can adapt to your needs and the changing seasons.

Double doors open to the dining room, which is an excellent space to enjoy parties and gatherings with friends and family.

At the front of the property is a cosy snug, perfect to snuggle up on the sofa and watch TV or curl up with a good book. A flexible space that can change uses as your family grows up from a playroom or a teenager's TV or games room. With teak flooring and white plantation shutters at the window, this room is presented as immaculate as the rest of this beautiful home.

Kitchen...
White handleless cabinetry adds a touch of modern style, topped with high-quality Silestone worktops, creating a fabulous kitchen to prepare meals with plenty of workspace and storage. There is a Neff induction hob and fitted double electric ovens, one of which features a microwave. Below the ovens is an electric warming drawer. The kitchen also offers space for an American-style fridge freezer and an integrated dishwasher. The flooring here is tiled, and there is space for a breakfast table.

The utility room has storage units and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an additional appliance. A door leads out to the side of the property, where there is also an external boiler room housing the regularly serviced oil central heating boiler that was fitted just six years ago.

From the kitchen, there is a door into the rear of the garage. In the corner of the garage is a home office, nicely positioned away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the home. This is the perfect place to work in peace, with a stable door that leads out to the side of the property. Fully insulated and with underfloor heating and a light tunnel to ensure enough light for working.

Rest and relaxation...
Climb the stairs from the hallway to the first floor, where you will find four spacious bedrooms.

The principal bedroom sits at the rear of the property with a large window to take in those idyllic garden views. The en suite shower room has a shower, basin, WC, heated towel rail, and underfloor heating.

There are three further bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and a house bathroom, with a bath and shower over, ideal for a long soak after a busy day. There is, of course, a basin and WC here, along with a heated towel rail too.

Outside...
The garden faces southeast, and the sun is enjoyed almost all day. Spanning the rear of the property is a paved terrace, ready to enjoy al fresco lunches or a peaceful coffee as you take in the sunrise in the total privacy created by the hedging that borders the gardens. The lawn stretches out, ready for children to play or the keen gardener to potter around. At the end of the garden is a capped-off well and a circular paved area, perfectly positioned to take in the very last rays of the day before the sun sets, ideal for enjoying a chilled G&T.

Out and about...
Aston Rowant is a quiet village in the English countryside, a real haven away from the rat race. Peaceful country walks through the Chilterns and quaint village amenities await any family looking to slow down and enjoy life. There is a primary school in the village, with excellent secondary education options available in the area, church, and a county-leading cricket club.

There are routes and trails on the doorstep, whether you like to keep fit by running, cycling, or enjoying a long walk. You can round off your activities with a social drink at the cricket club’s bar on a Friday evening in the summer - a fantastic way to socialise with members of the community.

Despite its rural setting, Old Stocks offers excellent connectivity. With the M40, Princes Risborough and Haddenham & Thame Parkway stations just a short distance away, commuting into London or Oxford is quick and straightforward. And then there’s the Oxford Tube bus service that provides 24-hour access to London and Oxford, ensuring you're never far from either city.
And for those needing shops or a post office, both are available in nearby Chinnor, two miles away, or Watlington just over three miles distant.