Black Horse Cottage, Manor Road, Thame, OX9 3QR

In the heart of Towersey, Black Horse Cottage is wonderfully secluded and packed with character.

The property was previously a pub, converted to a private residence in the mid-19th century, and offers plenty of period charm while being sympathetically modernised to a high standard.

The well-planned and spacious layout is ideal for family life, with lots of space for entertaining and relaxing as a family.

In addition, there is the added benefit of a detached annexe and a space above the garage, both of which present the opportunity to convert to further living spaces, subject to planning.

The house is entered onto a central entrance hall, which leads to the main living accommodation. Most of the rooms on the ground floor are dual aspect, with windows to the front and rear.

The drawing room is a highlight: With exposed beams above, a cavernous brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove and glorious views over the garden, the room feels warm and inviting.

Adjoining this is a cosy snug, while on the other side of the hall is an open plan kitchen and dining room.

Sage green cabinetry is complemented by quartz work surfaces, while a traditional aga sits in pride of place.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom has built-in storage and an en suite bath/shower room, while the remaining three bedrooms share a family bath/shower room and a further cloakroom.

The house is set well back from the road, approached via a long, private gravel driveway which opens to reveal a large parking area, with the buildings arranged around the space.

One building includes a three-bay garage with a first-floor accommodation space that provides flexible use as a study, studio or potentially for conversion, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Separately, a detached studio/annexe provides further scope for development; currently it is arranged as a storage space, with a garden room, utility room and cloakroom with WC.

The house also benefits from an EV charger.

There are lawned areas to the north and south of the house, bordered by mature trees, a partial wall and well-established hedging affording a high degree of privacy.

A paved terrace sits behind the studio – perfect for outdoor entertaining – with a further seating area outside the front door, separated from the driveway by a low stone wall.

The gardens extend to approximately one acre and are brimming with a profusion of flowering plants, textural shrubs and vibrant borders.

Towersey is a popular village on the Oxfordshire / Buckinghamshire border, about two miles east of Thame.

Within the village there is a pub, The Three Horseshoes, with extensive amenities in Thame including a Waitrose supermarket, a wider variety of pubs and restaurants, schools, a community hospital and a selection of independent shops and day-to-day services.

Princes Risborough, Aylesbury and Oxford are also within easy reach.

There are a number of excellent dining establishments in the local area such as Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons at Great Milton, The Sir Charles Napier at Chinnor and Raymond Blanc's The Black Horse at Thame.

There is a mainline rail service from either Princes Risborough or Haddenham & Thame Parkway to London Marylebone in approximately 35 minutes.

The M40 Jct 8a is 7.2 miles away while Jct 6 is 7.8 miles distant and offers a 24-hour Oxford Tube stop.

Local schooling includes Lord William’s in Thame, The Dragon School, Summer Fields School, Magdalen College School, Cothill House School and St. Edward's School in Summertown, Oxford.

For girls, Headington is also easily accessible via the Oxford Tube. There are primary schools in Thame, Lewknor, Tetsworth and Chinnor.