Summary - The Old Rectory, High Street, Lewknor, WATLINGTON OX49 5TL
5 bed 4 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious Grade II listed family home with gardens and countryside views.
Grade II listed Victorian home with original timber doors and panelled walls
Over 2,500 sq ft across three floors; five reception rooms
Five bedrooms including principal suite; guest bedroom with dressing room/en‑suite
Detached garage, ample driveway parking and large secluded gardens
Private gated access from High Street; countryside views over paddocks
Oil‑fired heating; higher running costs and quite expensive council tax band
Listed status — alterations require consent and can complicate refurbishments
Excellent road links (M40 J6 nearby); fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Set in the heart of Lewknor, The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed Victorian family home that blends original character with sympathetic modern upgrades. Extended to offer over 2,500 sq ft across three floors, the house offers five reception rooms, a bespoke timber kitchen with utility, and a main reception with a log burner and countryside views — ideal for family living and entertaining.
Sleeping accommodation is arranged over the upper floors and includes a principal suite with a modern shower room, a guest bedroom with dressing room and en‑suite, plus three further bedrooms and a family bathroom with a freestanding roll‑top bath. A ground‑floor study/bedroom adjoins a shower room, offering flexible use for a home office or guest room.
Outside, private gated access from the High Street leads to mature secluded gardens, vegetable plots, a storage shed, detached garage and generous driveway parking. The village location sits close to the local primary school and offers easy access to Junction 6 of the M40, with regular coach and rail services to London and Oxford.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status: any alterations will require Listed Building Consent and may complicate renovations. Heating is oil‑fired and the property carries a high council tax band; potential purchasers should factor ongoing running and maintenance costs into budgets. Overall, this is a substantial period home for a family wanting character, flexible living space and rural outlooks, with the caveat of listed‑building responsibilities.
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