High Street, Lewknor, OX49

The Old Rectory � Grade II Listed Period Home with Elegant Interiors and Scenic Grounds Set in the heart of this charming village near the sought-after local primary school, The Old Rectory is a beautiful Grade II listed period family home that combines timeless character with modern living. Constructed from attractive brick and flint elevations, this impressive residence has been thoughtfully extended to offer over 2,500 sq ft of elegant accommodation across three floors. Inside, the property features five reception rooms, including an open-plan breakfast room, a cosy family room with fireplace, and a stunning main reception room with a log burner and panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. There is study which could be used as an additional ground floor bedroom as it is next door to a shower room. There is a bespoke timber kitchen with a utility room. Period character is evident throughout, with original timber doors, panelled walls, and multiple fireplaces. The bedroom accommodation is set across the upper floors and includes a luxurious principal suite with a modern shower room, and three further bedrooms - one of which benefits from a dressing room and en-suite shower room - and a family bathroom complete with a freestanding roll-top bath. Approached via private gates from the High Street, the property is set within mature, secluded gardens featuring vegetable plots, a storage shed, and open views across adjoining paddock land. A detached garage and ample driveway parking further enhance the appeal. Ideally located just 0.75 miles from Junction 6 of the M40, the property offers excellent road access to London and the North. Local amenities can be found in nearby Watlington (2 miles) and Thame (7 miles), with more extensive facilities in Henley-on-Thames and Oxford. Rail services to London Marylebone are available from High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, and Haddenham & Thame Parkway (approx. 42 minutes), and the Oxford Tube 24-hour coach service runs regularly from J6. Highly regarded local and independent schools are within easy reach, including Watlington Primary, Lewknor C of E Primary, Icknield Community College, and leading Oxford schools such as Dragon, Magdalen College School, and Headington. (All distances and travel times are approximate.)