Summary -
11 Malthouse Lane,Dorchester-On-Thames,WALLINGFORD,OX10 7LF
OX10 7LF
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful two-bedroom home for buyers who value location and potential.
- Grade II listed thatched cottage in central village cul-de-sac
- Two double bedrooms with elevated orchard and clump views
- Generous open-plan living/dining room to rear
- South-facing garden, small private outside space
- Requires full updating and modernisation throughout
- Coal central heating; heating system needs replacement
- No allocated parking; narrow lane access and low ceilings
- Listed status restricts alterations and can increase costs
A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage in the heart of Dorchester-on-Thames, offered chain free and rich in period character. The house sits in a quiet cul-de-sac of historic Malthouse Lane and retains original features such as exposed beams, low ceilings and wood‑frame windows that give the rooms warmth and genuine cottage atmosphere.
The ground floor has a long open-plan living/dining room running to the rear and a compact kitchen, while upstairs are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The south-facing garden and elevated views from the main bedroom over orchards and Wittenham Clumps add desirable outdoor aspect for a village centre home.
This is a property for someone who values character and location and is prepared to invest in improvement. The cottage requires full updating throughout, including modernisation of services (current coal central heating) and interior finishes. As a Grade II listed building, any works will need consent and may limit alterations and add cost.
For a buyer seeking a period bolt-hole close to local amenities, good schools and easy access to Oxford, this cottage offers a rare central village position and scope to create a comfortable, characterful home. Practical drawbacks — low ceilings, small rooms in places, no allocated parking and potentially limited broadband/mobile — are outweighed for those prioritising setting and historic charm.
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