For Sale4 Bedroom House in Rectory Road, Great Haseley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 7JG£1,400,000

Well-appointed period property with south facing gardens. Situated in a conservation area of the village, The Old Forge is a detached property which has evolved of the years. While not listed, or documented, local hearsay understands the Old Forge was a smithy since the 17th century and a working blacksmiths until the 1980s. It was then that the forge and house were attached and the property has since been extended, and, more recently updated by the current owner. The characterful property successfully blends many period features with modern day comforts. The entrance hall, with inglenook fireplace, leads to a cosy snug with double sided wood burning stove also serving the adjacent sitting room. The fabulous A framed kitchen/dining room with Everhot cooker, integrated appliances and work island, is open plan to the sitting room and garden room beyond, which, with a large ceiling lantern, makes the whole area sociable and bright. There is an impressive ground floor principal suite with bedroom opening to the garden, dressing area and ensuite shower room. Also on the ground floor is a utility/boot room and a small conservatory. On the first floor are three bedrooms, all with en suite bath or shower rooms. Outside, there is off street gravel parking to the front of the property. Pretty landscaped gardens with stone terrace area are south facing. There are two useful timber garden stores. Agents note – neighbouring property, The Old Bakery, has a pedestrian right of access over passageway to west/rear of the property. View payable Stamp Duty for this property