High Street, Lewknor

5 Bedroom House for sale in Watlington

4 5 4

The Old Rectory – Grade II Listed Period Home with Elegant Interiors and Scenic Grounds
Set in the heart of this charming village near the sought-after local primary school, The Old Rectory is a beautiful Grade II listed period family home that combines timeless character with modern living. Constructed from attractive brick and flint elevations, this impressive residence has been thoughtfully extended to offer over 2,500 sq ft of elegant accommodation across three floors.
Inside, the property features five reception rooms, including an open-plan breakfast room, a cosy family room with fireplace, and a stunning main reception room with a log burner and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. There is study which could be used as an additional ground floor bedroom as it is next door to a shower room. There is a bespoke timber kitchen with a utility room. Period character is evident throughout, with original timber doors, panelled walls, and multiple fireplaces.
The bedroom accommodation is set across the upper floors and includes a luxurious principal suite with a modern shower room, and three further bedrooms - one of which benefits from a dressing room and en-suite shower room - and a family bathroom complete with a freestanding roll-top bath.
Approached via private gates from the High Street, the property is set within mature, secluded gardens featuring vegetable plots, a storage shed, and open views across adjoining paddock land. A detached garage and ample driveway parking further enhance the appeal.
Ideally located just 0.75 miles from Junction 6 of the M40, the property offers excellent road access to London and the North. Local amenities can be found in nearby Watlington (2 miles) and Thame (7 miles), with more extensive facilities in Henley-on-Thames and Oxford. Rail services to London Marylebone are available from High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, and Haddenham & Thame Parkway (approx. 42 minutes), and the Oxford Tube 24-hour coach service runs regularly from J6.
Highly regarded local and independent schools are within easy reach, including Watlington Primary, Lewknor C of E Primary, Icknield Community College, and leading Oxford schools such as Dragon, Magdalen College School, and Headington.
(All distances and travel times are approximate.)

About Lewknor

Lewknor is an ancient settlement tucked into the western foot of the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The pretty village is surrounded by woodland walks & nature trails. It boasts a traditional country pub, a well regarded C of E primary school and the 12th century St. Margaret’s Church. Village stores & Farmer's market are found in nearby Watlington, and Thame provides a leisure centre, supermarkets & other facilities, (6 miles). A major draw for the village is its proximity to J6 of the M40, with 24hr coach services to London Victoria & Oxford city centre.

Material Information

Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band - G
Broadband - FTTC (fibre to cabinet)
Parking - Off Road Parking & Garage
Sewerage - Mains
Heating - Oil Fired Central Heating

Council tax information is sourced directly from the council & government database. Tenure information and any associated charges are provided to the best of our vendor’s knowledge. Type of broadband is sourced from the 'Openreach fibre checker' website and indications on available internet speeds and mobile phone coverage can be found using Ofcom's 'mobile & broadband checker'. Please seek independent legal advice for clarification.

Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: EAXML11053_12138337

Similar Properties

Rumpenny, Chinnor

5 Bedroom House | Asking Price £935,000

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached home, tucked away on a quiet no-through road within one of Chinnor’s most...

Cuttle Brook Gardens, Thame

4 Bedroom House | Asking Price £875,000

Rarely available detached family home on the Oxford Road, a prime setting close to Thame centre. This is a generous four...

Gibson Lane, Haddenham

5 Bedroom House | Asking Price £845,000

Landfall House is a spacious detached family home in the heart of the village, just moments from the duck pond and histo...

Maple Road, Thame

5 Bedroom House | Asking Price £1,100,000

A Rare Opportunity – Exceptional Five Bedroom Detached Home Adjacent to Cuttlebrook Nature Reserve. This substantial fiv...

More from White Lion Residential