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£700,000
3 bed cottage for saleThe Walk, Kidlington, Islip OX5
3 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: E
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About this property
Three/four-bedroom period cottage.
Flexible reception room/home office (former blacksmith’s forge) with loft room.
Detached workshop/studio (former village fire station) with wood burner and power.
Character features including beams and a charming fireplace.
Mature garden with separate access.
Off-street parking for two vehicles and EV charging point.
Desirable location close to Oxford with direct rail link to London.
Local bus services plus excellent road links to the A34 and M40.
Village amenities include St. Nicholas’ Church, medical centre, community shop, village hall, Dr. South’s primary school and The Swan public house (refurbished 2022).
Currently tenanted until February - suitable for investors or owner-occupiers.
Sympathetically extended and updated, it retains its charm with exposed beams, an attractive fireplace and a wealth of period character throughout.
Accommodation Summary
Ground Floor
The ground floor comprises an inviting entrance hallway, a well-appointed kitchen with a gas range cooker, a dining area, and a charming sitting room with wood-burning stove. Both the kitchen and sitting room enjoy direct access to the rear garden, creating a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. In the 1990s, the former garage – and prior to that the village blacksmith’s forge – was converted to create a further reception room, now a study, with an additional mezzanine level currently accessed via a ladder. This space offers excellent scope to be reconfigured as an additional bedroom, subject to the necessary consents. A ground-floor shower room completes the accommodation on this floor.
First Floor
Upstairs, the landing gives access to two bedrooms, while a separate hallway with generous built-in wardrobe storage leads through to the family bathroom and principal bedroom. This arrangement provides a practical and well-balanced first-floor layout.
Outside
Outside, the property enjoys an enclosed patio area with brick-built BBQ and a stone boiler house/store. A wrought iron gate leads to a mature garden with established planting and a detached workshop – originally the village fire station – now adapted as a practical and atmospheric studio space with power and a wood burner. A gate provides convenient access to The Walk, while on Kings Head Lane there is private off-street parking for two vehicles along with an electric vehicle charging point.
Location
Islip itself is a thriving village with a strong community, a highly regarded primary school, and a direct rail connection to London Marylebone from Islip Station. Steeped in history, Islip is the birthplace of Edward the Confessor and today is home to St. Nicholas’ Church, a medical centre, a community shop, and a village
hall. The Swan, a 17th-century Cotswold stone inn, underwent a significant refurbishment in 2022 and remains a popular hub for residents. The village also benefits from local bus services and excellent road links via the A34 and M40, making Oxford, London and the wider region easily accessible.
Services, Utilities & Property Information
Utilities – Mains water, drainage, electricity, range cooker powered by mains gas. Oil-fired heating and hot water.
Mobile Phone Coverage - Mobile phone coverage checker -
4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area we advise you to check with your provider.
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Tenure – Freehold
Local Authority: Cherwell District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Directions – Postcode: OX5 2SD / what3words: Lifestyle.cashiers.presses
Agents Notes
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carry out our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer
Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carryout our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.
Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer
Accommodation Summary
Ground Floor
The ground floor comprises an inviting entrance hallway, a well-appointed kitchen with a gas range cooker, a dining area, and a charming sitting room with wood-burning stove. Both the kitchen and sitting room enjoy direct access to the rear garden, creating a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. In the 1990s, the former garage – and prior to that the village blacksmith’s forge – was converted to create a further reception room, now a study, with an additional mezzanine level currently accessed via a ladder. This space offers excellent scope to be reconfigured as an additional bedroom, subject to the necessary consents. A ground-floor shower room completes the accommodation on this floor.
First Floor
Upstairs, the landing gives access to two bedrooms, while a separate hallway with generous built-in wardrobe storage leads through to the family bathroom and principal bedroom. This arrangement provides a practical and well-balanced first-floor layout.
Outside
Outside, the property enjoys an enclosed patio area with brick-built BBQ and a stone boiler house/store. A wrought iron gate leads to a mature garden with established planting and a detached workshop – originally the village fire station – now adapted as a practical and atmospheric studio space with power and a wood burner. A gate provides convenient access to The Walk, while on Kings Head Lane there is private off-street parking for two vehicles along with an electric vehicle charging point.
Location
Islip itself is a thriving village with a strong community, a highly regarded primary school, and a direct rail connection to London Marylebone from Islip Station. Steeped in history, Islip is the birthplace of Edward the Confessor and today is home to St. Nicholas’ Church, a medical centre, a community shop, and a village
hall. The Swan, a 17th-century Cotswold stone inn, underwent a significant refurbishment in 2022 and remains a popular hub for residents. The village also benefits from local bus services and excellent road links via the A34 and M40, making Oxford, London and the wider region easily accessible.
Services, Utilities & Property Information
Utilities – Mains water, drainage, electricity, range cooker powered by mains gas. Oil-fired heating and hot water.
Mobile Phone Coverage - Mobile phone coverage checker -
4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area we advise you to check with your provider.
Broadband Availability - Ofcom Broadband checker -
Tenure – Freehold
Local Authority: Cherwell District Council
Council Tax Band: F
Directions – Postcode: OX5 2SD / what3words: Lifestyle.cashiers.presses
Agents Notes
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carry out our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer
Disclaimer
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.
The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property.
Whilst we carryout our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence.
Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer
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