Summary - YEW TREE COTTAGE HIGH STREET LONG WITTENHAM ABINGDON OX14 4QH
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Grade II listed detached cottage with extensive period features
Large, very private plot with mature trees, pond and pergola
Five bedrooms but only two bathrooms for a larger household
Extensive off-street parking and turning on gravel drive
Part-period fabric: solid brick walls likely lack insulation
No onward chain; freehold tenure
Listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate works
Council Tax band G — relatively expensive to run
This substantial Grade II listed detached cottage sits in the heart of Long Wittenham and offers a rare combination of historic character and generous family space. Part of the house dates back over 500 years and many original features survive, including exposed timbers, beamed ceilings and multiple fireplaces. The layout provides flexible reception rooms, a well-equipped country-style kitchen/breakfast room and five bedrooms across two storeys.
Outside, the property occupies a very large, private plot approached via twin gates and a gravel drive with extensive parking and turning space. Mature trees, fruit trees, an ornamental pond, pergola and sunken seating area create a secluded, cottage-garden feel ideal for family life and entertaining. Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, double glazing and fast broadband suitable for home working.
Important practical notes: the house is Grade II listed, which will significantly constrain changes and may complicate extensions or major alterations. The solid brick walls are likely uninsulated (as built), and the property’s historic construction means targeted maintenance or sympathetic upgrading may be required. Council Tax is high and there are only two bathrooms for five bedrooms, which may be a consideration for larger families. No onward chain and freehold tenure offer a straightforward purchase route for the right buyer.
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