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For Sale The Hidden Cottage No. 38 Nuneham Courtenay Oxfordshire Within easy commuting distance of London and Oxford the Hidden Cottage is tucked away within the 18th Century conservation village of Nuneham Courtenay in rural Oxfordshire. This listed cottage is just 5 miles from Oxford city centre and is also within easy walking distance of the River Thames. The cottage is midway between the Chilterns and the Cotswolds and is set next to the Nuneham Park Estate famous for its associations with Lewis Carroll and Alice Through the Looking Glass. The cottage is a comfortable home but has also served as a holiday cottage and has an excellent letting history. It is the former home of Peter Benenson Founder of Amnesty International. Accommodation Ground Floor Sitting room Dining room Study Garden Room Kitchen Wc 1st Floor 2 double bedrooms Bathroom with power shower Outside Extensive cottage garden with shed and outbuilding. Parking On-street Stylishly decorated and re-furbished using traditional paints and vintage fabrics the cottage is cosy and comfortable with painted and polished wooden floors. The lounge and dining rooms are very comfortable and have open fires. The pretty bathroom has been newly fitted with a traditional free standing bath and luxurious power shower. The bright kitchen is well equipped and enjoys a lovely view across the garden. The peaceful garden room opens out to the rambling cottage garden which is both private and spacious. Location 5 miles from Oxford City Centre and served by a regular bus service. Easy commute to London. The cottage is only a few metres from Oxford Universitys Harcourt Arboretum with ten acres of woodland and a 37 acre wild flower meadow. Neighbouring Nuneham House is currently used as a retreat centre. Its landscaped grounds were designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. The nearby Seven Stars Inn is also within easy walking distance and serves excellent food and a good selection of local beers.

Announcement ID: #140821
Published on 09-24-2008

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North London
London
  • Type of sale:
    A la Compra
  • Estado:
    Excellent

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