Summary - 1 Ingham Lane OX49 5EA
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious five-bedroom Edwardian house with south garden and studio outbuilding.
Large Edwardian family house, almost 4,000 sq ft overall
Generous south-facing gardens with terrace and kitchen garden beds
Detached oak garage/workshop with first-floor studio
Four reception rooms plus large kitchen/breakfast and utility
Five double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms
Solid brick walls; likely no cavity insulation (consider upgrades)
EPC rating E and high Council Tax band (running costs above average)
Wide gravel driveway with space for several vehicles
An imposing Edwardian family house in the centre of Watlington, offering almost 4,000 sq ft of well-proportioned living space and generously sized, south-facing gardens. The house retains strong period character—high ceilings, bay and sash windows, fireplaces—while presenting a layout ideal for family life: four reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor, and five double bedrooms upstairs. A substantial oak-framed outbuilding provides a double garage, workshop and a first-floor studio useful for hobbies or home working.
The plot is a major asset: a wide gravel driveway for several cars, mature hedging for privacy and a flagged terrace leading onto an expanse of lawn with productive kitchen garden beds and espaliered fruit trees. Many principal rooms face south, so light and garden views are a recurring feature throughout the house. Local amenities, excellent primary schooling and access to Chiltern walking routes make this a comfortable family setting close to town.
Practical points to note: the property has solid brick walls (no known cavity insulation) and an EPC rating of E, so energy efficiency upgrades would be wise to consider. Council Tax is in a high band and the house, built around 1920, will require ongoing maintenance typical of older homes. The interior has been remodelled by the current owners since 1985 and shows well, but buyers should expect periodic updating rather than turnkey modern standards.
Overall, this is a substantial, characterful family home with flexible outbuilding space and an enviable south-facing garden. It will suit buyers seeking period charm, generous proportions and a central Watlington location, and who are comfortable planning reasonable energy and maintenance improvements over time.
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