Five double bedrooms plus occasional sixth attic room or study
Principal ensuite; two further family bathrooms
Spacious country kitchen and bright orangery for entertaining
Feature fireplaces, two wood burners; period beams and character
Large plot: lawn, terrace, patio, veg patch and brick workshop
Private drainage; buyers should budget for maintenance or replacement
Oil-fired central heating; listing also references LPG — please verify
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades possible
Abingdon Farm is a substantial, characterful country house in Wichenford that suits families seeking space, light and countryside calm. The heart of the home is a large country kitchen opening onto a sun terrace with a water feature, while an airy orangery provides excellent entertaining space and abundant natural light. Exposed beams, a sitting room with a feature fireplace and two cosy rooms with wood burners add traditional warmth and charm.
Accommodation includes five double bedrooms, an ensuite to the principal room, two further bathrooms and a useful attic room providing occasional sixth-bedroom, study or playroom potential. Practical spaces include a utility room for muddy boots, cloakroom, and a brick outbuilding/workshop for storage. The gardens are generous, with lawn, patio, terrace and a veg patch ideal for keen gardeners, plus miles of countryside walks on the doorstep.
Buyers should note a few practical considerations: heating is from an oil-fired boiler (the listing also references LPG central heating — buyers should verify the system), drainage is private, and the original solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated. The house is detached, built before 1900, double glazed after 2002, and sits on a large plot in an affluent, low-crime rural area. Broadband is fast, mobile signal average and there is no flood risk.
This property will particularly suit families who prioritise outdoor space, adaptable rooms and village living with nearby amenities — a pub and a Thai restaurant are within walking distance. While the home is rich in period character and ready to enjoy, there is scope for updating or energy-efficiency improvements for buyers seeking long-term potential.