Summary - CLOSE COTTAGE TOWNSEND HARWELL DIDCOT OX11 0DX
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Charming 17th-century thatched cottage on nearly quarter-acre plot, freehold and no onward chain..
Grade II listed 17th-century thatched cottage — listing restricts alterations
A rare Grade II listed thatched cottage combining 17th-century character with a contemporary two-storey extension. The house sits on just under a quarter-acre plot with secluded, well-planted gardens and far-reaching countryside views — an attractive setting for families seeking village life with easy access to Didcot Parkway and the A34.
Internally the home offers three bedrooms across generous 2,011 sq ft, two reception rooms with traditional brick inglenook fireplaces, a study, utility/cloakroom and a kitchen/breakfast room opening to the garden. The principal bedroom benefits from French doors and the extension adds useful modern living space while retaining period beams and charm.
Important practical points: this is a Grade II listed building, which restricts alterations and may complicate maintenance or modernisation. The thatched roof and historic fabric will demand specialist upkeep and the house has only one full bathroom plus a cloakroom. Part of the ground floor has low ceilings and small room sizes typical of a cottage — worth viewing to assess suitability for tall occupants or mobility needs.
For buyers wanting character, garden space and good transport links, this property presents strong lifestyle appeal and scope to enhance value within the constraints of listed status. It is offered freehold with no onward chain, positioned in a conservation area close to respected primary and secondary schools and local amenities.
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