Plum Tree Cottage in Oakley on the market for £650k

Plum Tree Cottage, a detached property with Victorian origins, is located in the centre of Oakley.

The house is described as offering an ‘appealing balance of period character and practical modern living’.

It sits back from the main road and is situated just a short distance from the local pub, The Chandos Arms.

The dining room is intended for family meals and social gatherings, according to the listing (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

Inside, the accommodation is arranged around a hallway.

There are two reception rooms, both described as ‘well-balanced and light-filled’.

The sitting room has a dual aspect and a log burner, which is said to create ‘warmth and atmosphere’.

The sitting room’s log burner is said to create ‘warmth and atmosphere’ (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

The dining room is intended for family meals and social gatherings.

The kitchen provides storage and work surfaces and is accompanied by a separate utility room.

The kitchen offers storage and work surfaces (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

Upstairs are four bedrooms.

The main bedroom has dual aspect windows and an en-suite which has been ‘stylishly refitted’, according to the listing.

The other bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom.

The cottage is on the market for a guide price of £650,000 (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

A west-facing rear garden is noted as a highlight, being described as ‘bathed in afternoon and evening sunlight’.

A west-facing rear garden is ‘bathed in afternoon and evening sunlight’ (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

Outdoor space is intended for dining, gardening, or quiet relaxation, according to the listing.

An outdoor space offers a space for dining, gardening or relaxation (Image: Thomas Merrifield Bicester)

An attached single garage comes with an electric door and off-street parking. Wiring has been installed for an electric vehicle charging point.

Oakley is surrounded by Buckinghamshire countryside with transport links to Bicester, Thame and Oxford.

The listing describes the location as ‘prime central,’ with village amenities and a community spirit.