A Grade II listed thatched cottage at the heart of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Moat Cottage sits directly opposite the ever-popular Red Lion pub, with the village's iconic red telephone box standing proudly outside. And, as the name suggests, the moat to Sotwell House borders the rear garden, giving the cottage a setting that is about as quintessentially English as it gets.
The current owners have added depth, colour and texture to the property during their ownership, with exposed timber beams dividing the kitchen area and rich wallpapers giving the spaces inside their own atmosphere.
Inside, there is the farmhouse-style cottage kitchen you would expect, complete with brick-surround Rayburn AGA, a spacious main reception room with an open fireplace and original back-lit bread oven, and at the rear, a sun room that frames the garden and moat views beautifully.
Also on the ground floor is the principal suite, complete with separate dressing room and an opulent en-suite with walk-in shower.
Upstairs are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom offering a calm space to enjoy the roll-top bath and relax.
Outside, the garden speaks for itself. Surrounded by nature and with resident ducks that will visit you daily from the moat, it really does feel like your own private waterside retreat.
There is also a decent-sized lawn, patio, gravelled and gated off-street parking and a double garage. Behind the garage is an additional piece of land with the added bonus of planning permission already granted for the garage to be extended and converted into a self-contained annexe.
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell has long been one of South Oxfordshire's most sought-after villages, with its thriving community, sort-after primary school, excellent pub, beautiful countryside walks and easy access to Wallingford, Didcot, Oxford and Reading.
The current owners have loved this cottage and everything it offers, but it's now a chance for someone else to become the custodian of this historic and beautiful home.
Finer Details
EPC Rating F I Council Tax Band F I Oil Fired Central Heating I Grade II Listed
Broadband: According to checker.ofcom.org.uk; Standard & Superfast services are 'Likely' available subject to which supplier I Mobile Signal/Coverage: According to checker.ofcom.org.uk; Voice & Data 'Likely' available across all providers.
According to the Gov.uk flood risk maps, the property is considered 'Low Risk' from Rivers & Seas and 'Very Low Risk' from surface water.
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Secure Sale & Buyer Information Pack Disclosure
This property is being marketed with a Secure Sale Pack, designed to help speed up the transaction and provide greater certainty for both buyers and sellers.
As part of this process, key legal searches are ordered at the point the property is listed, rather than after a sale is agreed. This work, which can typically take several weeks in a standard transaction, is prepared upfront and made available to the successful buyer as part of their legal due diligence.
To proceed with an offer, the successful buyer will be required to purchase the Buyer Information Pack at a cost of £325 + VAT. This pack includes the searches and supporting legal information that a buyer would usually need to obtain separately after agreeing a purchase.
In addition, and in line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. These checks are payable separately and are required before the transaction can progress.
This upfront approach helps:
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Disclaimer Statement:
These property particulars are issued in good faith but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, floorplans, photographs and other information are provided as a guide only and may not be exact. Buyers are advised to verify key facts such as tenure, planning permissions, fixtures and fittings, lease length, ground rent, service charges, council tax band and energy performance rating through their legal representative.
In line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all named purchasers and any giftors contributing funds must complete AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks.
The cost of AML checks is £20 + VAT per person (£24 including VAT) and is payable separately. All required AML checks must be completed before the transaction can progress.
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