Standlake is a desirable village surrounded by countryside yet just a short drive to the bustling town of Witney. Weavings Farm is a superb farmhouse offering over 3,000 sq ft of living space, equestrian facilities and eight acres of private grounds. The property was built in 1764 but is not listed and the characterful living accommodation includes a welcoming reception hall with oak flooring, dining room, reception room, and a generous sitting room with stone fireplace; a wonderful space for the family to relax. The superb ‘farmhouse’ kitchen is the hub of this home with its extensive range of shaker style units, granite worktops, all set around a central island; a superb family entertaining space. The utility/boot room plus cloakroom complete the generous ground floor. Five double bedrooms and two large bathrooms sit on the first floor.
Externally, the delightful front and rear gardens afford a good degree of privacy with a useful detached, home office to the rear. The gated driveway leads to ample parking plus turning area and this in turn leads to the equestrian facility and buildings. The buildings consist of five stables, barn, tack room and store with a workshop behind that can be converted to a further three stables if required. The paddocks lie immediately to the north of the property, sub-divided into separate paddocks with mains fed water troughs. There are also stables and field shelters in the field. The hot tub and pool are included in the sale.
NB: The property is freehold and has mains electric, water and drainage connected. Central heating is oil to radiators. Council Tax band G with West Oxfordshire District Council. The property has not flooded in the last 5 years.
Standlake is a thriving community with a range of amenities including a parish church, public house, a post office, a primary school and a village hall. It is well situated for Oxford, Abingdon, Witney and Swindon, and is very accessible for London and Oxford via the A420/A40 to the M40/M4. Daily shopping requirements can be found in the nearby market town of Witney (5 miles), as well as the University City of Oxford (13 miles). A regular bus service runs to Witney and Abingdon. There is also good access to the wide range of excellent schools in Oxford, Witney and Abingdon. Didcot mainline station can be accessed via the A415 and the A34 with a regular service to London (Paddington). Alternatively Oxford station offers an option for London Paddington or London Marylebone or Oxford Parkway also with a direct route into London Marylebone.