Mill Lane, Grove, OX12 7HU

Location Set back from the main road, Ivy Cottage occupies a peaceful position between Wantage and Grove.

Wantage is a thriving market town offering a wide range of shops and supermarkets, whilst Grove, the largest village in the Vale of White Horse, provides a variety of everyday amenities and local facilities.

There are good transport links for Williams F1, Milton Park, Harwell, Didcot and the city of Oxford.

Trains from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington take as little as 42 minutes, Reading in 13 minutes and Oxford city centre in 12 minutes.

For drivers, the A34 Milton Interchange is a 20 minute journey and connects to the south with the M4 for access to London, Reading and the West Country.

Property Hallway Step through the front door into the welcoming tiled hallway, which includes a useful alcove with shelf for storing coats, boots and wet-weather gear. Living room.

A traditional wooden door opens onto the main living space. With bags of character, this generously-sized L-shaped room features beams and exposed brickwork.

Divided by a central wooden post, the larger area will easily fit a couple of sofas, TV, and any other furniture required for sociable evenings with family and friends, whilst the smaller area is flexible enough to accommodate a dining table or function as a home office.

Kitchen A practical room with a terracotta tiled floor and a large pantry-style cupboard, useful for storing all those household items out of sight.

The electric cooker sits in the old fireplace recess with a handy adjacent worksurface, while the kitchen is laid out in a horseshoe shape with a large ceramic butler’s sink, washing machine, undercounter fridge and plenty of worktop space.

There’s also a sizeable breakfast bar with seating for at least five, arranged around the supporting brick column.

Upstairs Bedroom 1 This front facing double bedroom features an original fireplace and wooden beams, with ample space for a freestanding wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets.

Bedroom 2 Next door is another good double overlooking the front and beyond. Principal bedroom A generous L-shaped double bedroom looking out onto the courtyard garden area to the rear.

Bathroom A surprisingly spacious family bathroom with a shower over the bath, pedestal basin and close-coupled loo.

The room is partly wood panelled and incorporates a shelved area above the basin, ideal for organising those bathroom essentials.

Outside The front of the property comprises a brick-paved driveway with parking for one car.

The west-facing rear courtyard area is paved, fully enclosed and fenced on both sides, with mature hedging to the rear. A garden gate allows access to the lane behind. Services.

Hot water and heating are mains gas fired. Broadband. According to Openreach, full fibre is available up to 1600Mbps. Mobile. According to Vodafone, their 4G service is “good indoors and outdoors”.

Council The local authority is Vale of White Horse, and the CT band is C. EPC rating: C. EPC rating: C.