Summary - WILLOW TREE COTTAGE BARROW LANE HARWELL DIDCOT OX11 0EA
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious 1600s village cottage with huge garden and approved kitchen extension.
Five double bedrooms and three bathrooms across 2,602 sq ft
Planning permission granted for large kitchen extension with skylight
Large, themed garden with vegetable patch, patio and fruit trees
Four reception rooms including library/piano room and study
Driveway parking and garage with light and power
Built c.1600 — full survey recommended; pre-1999 materials possible
Access via byway open to all traffic; council tax is quite expensive
Mobile/data may be compromised with some providers in this area
Willow Tree Cottage is a rare, unlisted 1600s detached family home set in a quiet Harwell lane. The house offers five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and about 2,602 sq ft of flexible living including four reception rooms — ideal for a growing family, home working and hobbies. A garage and driveway provide parking; a large, well-stocked garden has themed areas, a vegetable patch and patio space for outdoor living.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, mains services and planning permission granted for a large kitchen extension with a skylight — a clear opportunity to modernise and increase ground-floor living. Two staircases and numerous original features (exposed beams, brick fireplaces, period windows) give the home character and flexible layout potential, with a library/piano room and formal dining space already in place.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property dates to the 1600s so a full survey is recommended; pre-1999 finishes may contain asbestos-containing materials. Access is via a byway open to all traffic, council tax is described as quite expensive, and mobile/data coverage may be compromised with some providers in this location. These are factual issues to factor into budgeting and due diligence.
This property suits families seeking village living with excellent commuter links (near A34, M4/M40 and Didcot rail), buyers wanting sympathetic renovation scope, or those who value large outdoor space and historic charm paired with a practical planning uplift.
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