Brook Street, Watlington

This mid terrace house is set above street level and approached via steps and a walkway. A useful lobby with a downstairs cloakroom leads you into the large open plan double reception room with fitted carpets which is light and bright. French doors lead out to the generous paved garden. There is gas heating and double glazed windows throughout. Whilst the kitchen is well-fitted, there are further opportunities to update and modernise. Stairs from the reception room lead up to the two good sized double bedrooms, both with storage cupboards, a single bedroom, a modern bathroom with a shower and attic storage. Location Watlington is a beautiful historic market town with easy access for commuters to London and Oxford via the Oxford tube at Lewknor, local train links and the M40. There is a vibrant and creative community, with independent and artisan shops. Along with three excellent pubs and local restaurants, there is a first-class butcher and delicatessen, the Orange Bakery selling delicious bread and baked goodies every Friday and Saturday, and The Undercroft Market, with locally sourced fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants. For sporting enthusiasts, the town has a range of sports facilities that embrace football and cricket as well as tennis, squash and bowls. Watlington Primary School and Rainbow Corner day nursery and pre-school have an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating, and senior education is provided by the well-regarded Icknield Community College. The Chiltern Hills rise above the town and offer some of the finest landscapes in south-east England. With wonderful walks on the doorstep and The Icknield Way (Ridgeway National Trail) passing close to the town, there is much on offer for outdoor enthusiasts, cyclists and walkers.