Whittons is a charming period property which is Grade II listed, and dates back to the 16th century, possibly older. The house has an enormous amount of character with period features including fireplaces, flagstone flooring, a wealth of exposed timbers and an original stone spiral staircase leading to the master bedroom.
Internally the property has four reception rooms together with a welcoming kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and French Doors opening onto the veranda and the west-facing garden beyond.
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The house as a whole has been sympathetically extended and provides a good family home with well-presented accommodation which includes:
* Entrance hall * Family room * Sitting room * Study * Dining room * Kitchen/breakfast room * Master bedroom suite * Five further bedrooms * Two bathrooms
Outside the gardens are mature and well-loved. Predominantly to the rear of the house, they take good advantage of the lovely setting and are separated from the paddock by a ha-ha. The house also has an enclosed outdoor swimming pool with a paved surround, pool room and a potting shed.
Whittons is located on the edge of the pretty Oxfordshire village of Combe which has a good parish church and a pub overlooking the village green. Local amenities are available at both Charlbury and Woodstock which are nearby, and there is good access to Oxford (12 miles) and Whitney (5 miles).
The guide price is £1,950,000. For further information please contact Savills on 01865 339 700 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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