- 2/3 bedroom Cottage +
- Stables +
- Planning to convert the stables +
- Garden +
- Paddocks +
- About 11.3 acres +
- Available as a whole or in lots +
Unique equestrian property 2/3 bedroom semi-detached cottage, in need of renovation, stables with planning to convert to a 3 bedroom bungalow and paddocks. About 11.3 acres
*NEW internal photos added*
Avaliable as a whole or in two lots.
Lot 1 - Cottage and Garden. About 0.25 acre
Lot 2 - Stables and about 10.5 acres
Lot 3 - Extra Garden about 0.5 acres
Planning granted June 2025 - Vale of White Horse District Council
P25/V0599/FUL
SITUATION
Wantage 3 miles, Faringdon 8 miles, Didcot Parkway 12 miles, Oxford 17 miles, Newbury 18 miles, Marlborough 22 miles, Cirencester 26 miles.
Trains; Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (41 mins)
International Airports: London Heathrow 53 miles, Bristol 69 miles, London Luton 75 miles, Birmingham 78 miles
M4 connecting Bristol and London is 13 miles away.
EDUCATION
The property is well located for a wide range of schools, both state and private including the highly regarded schools in both Abingdon, Oxford and Stockham Primary School, rated `Outstanding` by Ofsted. Further information can be found at
LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
1 Challow Marsh Cottages is a well located smallholding in the Vale of the White Horse between the market towns of Wantage and Faringdon. The property sits just over a mile outside the pretty rural village of Denchworth which boasts a C12th church, village hall and the popular Fox Inn public house. Benefiting from a peaceful location as well as easy access to day-to-day amenities. For a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural options, Oxford can be reached by rail or road. Excellent commuting options can be found via the mainline station at nearby Didcot Parkway, taking you into central London in under 45 minutes, as well as by road via the M4. The property is also located just outside the North Wessex National Landscape so benefits from stunning countryside close by and there are numerous footpaths and bridleways in the immediate vicinity to enjoy, with the famous White Horse Hill and ancient Ridgeway trail nearby (just 10 mins away).
1 CHALLOW MARSH COTTAGES
Currently 2 bedrooms (previously 3 bedrooms which would be easy to re-instate).
In need of renovation/modernisation.
About 1500 sq ft.
- Hallway
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Open Plan Living/Dining/ Reception Room with wood burner
- Downstairs Bathroom
- Office/ Snug
- Upstairs Shower room
- Bedroom 1 (previously 2 bedrooms)
- Bedroom 2
The property is heated by electric radiators, log burner and a rayburn.
GARDEN
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. There is ample parking to the side of the property. With further garden beyond the parking.
The property is accessed by a long sweeping drive with the paddocks to the left and garden on the right.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
At the end of the garden is the block built L-shaped stable yard. Which looks out over the level paddocks.
The grazing is divided into 3 large paddocks.
About 11.3 acres
PLANNING
Planning to extend and convert the stables to a 3 bedroom single storey dwelling. See the details on the Vale of White Horse District Council website with reference P25/V0599/FUL
Granted 25th June 2025
1 CHALLOW MARSH COTTAGES LOTTING
For sale as a whole or in two lots - see sale plan.
About 11.3 acres
Lot 1 - Cottage and Garden. About 0.25 acre. Guide £360,000
Lot 2 - Stables and Land. About 10.5 acres. Guide £425,000
Lot 3 - Extra garden. About 0.5 acres. Guide £10,000
Whole Guide £795,000+
Please note if sold separately lot 1 will have right of access over the drive owned by lot 2.
Please note lot 3 is only available with lot 1 or lot 2. NOT AVALIABLE SEPERATELY.
Property Code
CV, SH, EQ, FL
POSTCODE
OX12 0ED
Indicated by a Fox Grant sale board
AGENTS NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Local Authorities Vale of White Horse
Council Tax Band E
Access If sold separately lot 1 will have right of access over the drive owned by lot 2.
Services Mains water, private sewage and mains electricity. Electric radiators, log burner and rayburn. There are some older solar panels on the roof.
Particulars Prepared by Rose Grant in September 2025
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.