The Old Stables is a substantial Grade II listed property with bags of character, on the edge of the hamlet of Christmas Common in Oxfordshire. Accommodation is arranged around a central dining hall with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, while the drawing room has a wood burning stove and French doors leading out to a part-vine covered terrace with views over the south-facing grounds.
The kitchen also has a handy breakfast area, also with original exposed beams, and the master bedroom suite offers vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobe and an impressive -en-suite bathroom.
Accommodation in total comprises: drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining hall, master bedroom and three large further bedrooms, plus a family bathroom.
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Situated separate to the main house is a traditional flint cottage with a large reception room, shower room, bedroom and study/dressing room.
Outside the gardens are an attractive feature with lawns including a range of flower beds and mature trees, as well as the raised terrace overlooking the gardens.
The Old Stables sits on the edge of Christmas Common, a popular hamlet in the Chilterns. Henley-on-Thames and Watlington are both within easy reach and the M40 is just over five miles.
The guide price is £1,295,000. For further information please contact Knight Frank on 01491 844 900 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk.
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