Oxfordshire

Wellingtonia Lodge, Buckland

Guide price - £1,750,000

Area (approx)
5,919 Sq Ft | 549.8 Sq M

Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QW

An enchanting Grade II listed village house nestled in the heart of the village of Buckland.

Layout

7 Bedrooms 7
4 Bath/Shower rooms 4
4 Reception rooms 4
1 Cellar
1 Swimming pool
Size of Plot (Acres) 0.81

Services

Mains water, electricity and gas
Gas fired central heating
Private drainage

The AreaArea Name

Buckland, Oxfordshire, is a charming and historic village nestled in the Vale of White Horse, offering an idyllic blend of rural tranquillity and modern convenience. Surrounded by rolling countryside, it’s an idyllic spot with inexhaustible options for lovers of the outdoors, with stunning walks nearby including The Ridgeway National Trail which passes close to the famous chalk white horse itself.

The village is perfectly situated for families, with a selection of esteemed independent schools in the area. Notable preparatory schools include St Hugh’s in Faringdon and The Manor Prep in Abingdon, both renowned for their nurturing environments and academic excellence. For secondary education, Abingdon School, St Helen and St Katharine, Cokethorpe and Radley College offer outstanding opportunities, combining strong academic performance with exceptional extracurricular activities.

Commuters benefit from excellent transport links, with Didcot Parkway providing direct train services to London Paddington in around 40 minutes. The A420 and A34 offer easy access to Oxford, Swindon, and the M4 corridor.

Wellingtonia Lodge, BucklandAbout this home

A substantial village house, Wellingtonia Lodge has over 5,500 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation. This attractive Grade II listed, seven-bedroom house is mentioned in the National Archives as originally being part of The Buckland Estate, and most recently, has been a heartwarming family home to the current owners for over 30 years. Arranged over three floors above a cellar, highlights include period features that you would expect to see in such a house, such as flagstone flooring, large bay windows, exposed beams and feature fireplaces. The house is conveniently nestled within the heart of this popular Oxfordshire village, overlooking paddock land to the south, and is approached via a long, gated driveway, offering privacy, yet with a real sense of space.

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AREA (APPROX)

5,919 Sq Ft | 549.8 Sq M

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