# Overy, Dorchester-on-Thames, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 > Canonical listing: https://landomo.co.uk/property/6298f46b-4761-4c73-bc47-dca10d1358ee This is a compact, machine-readable representation of a public Landomo listing. Verify the canonical page before presenting the property as currently available. ## Listing facts - **Status:** active - **Transaction:** sale - **Category:** house - **Asking price:** 1,750,000 GBP - **Location:** Dorchester, Oxford, GB - **Bedrooms:** 5 - **Published:** 2026-10-04T03:38:18.607Z - **Last updated:** 2026-10-11T03:30:44.237Z - **Listed on:** rightmove-uk ## Description Lovely Grade II listed family house in idyllic setting with extensive gardens and grounds Description Originally built as a farmhouse in 1704, evolving over the intervening years, Overy House has been updated and beautifully maintained by the present owners. It now presents its next custodian a wonderful family home, with all conveniences required for 21st century living. Many original features have been maintained including ancient beams, leaded light windows, lovely old fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. Bespoke cabinetry features throughout the house including reception rooms, study and bedrooms. The contemporary styled family kitchen features painted wooden units, a range cooker, a larder cupboard, butlers sink, space for a fridge freezer and breakfast bar. Outside The gardens are mostly lawned bordered with mature hedging and broadleaf trees. There is a generous gravelled driveway and parking area with a pleached hedge to one side and a double garage at the rear. Beyond the garage is a pair of stables current used as additional storage. The land is post and rail fenced on both sides and extends to approximately two acres. The garage offers great potential for conversion, depending on a buyer’s specific needs, (subject to the usual required planning consents). Location Situated next to the thriving and historic village of Dorchester-on-Thames, Overy is a small, equally historic, picturesque hamlet, tucked away on a no through lane. Just a short walk to Dorchester, the hamlet is surrounded by open fields and water meadows and lies within a conservation area. Rich in cultural heritage, Dorchester is a thriving and active village. Famed for its Abbey, founded as an Augustian Monastery in 1140 AD, it also hosts a biennual arts festival. There are fishing, sailing, football, cricket and tennis clubs in the village. Facilities include a primary school, Catholic church, three pubs (two are also hotels), convenience store and popular Bishop’s Court Farm, with its Snug Cafe and hosts regular jazz events. Nearby market towns, Abingdon and Wallingford provide well for everyday shopping needs with large supermarkets and weekly markets. Local footpaths and bridleways abound, both along the River Thames and towards Wittenham Clumps. Schools The area is well known for its highly regarded choice of schools, both state and independent. These include state schools in Wallingford and Abingdon and independent schools including Moulsford and The Oratory Prep, Abingdon and St Helen’s and St Katherine’s, and the Oxford Schools. It is also within the catchment of the Europa International School at nearby Culham. There is a primary school in the village. Directions What3words: ///property.watch.hillsides Additional Info Dorchester-on-Thames 0.3 miles, Wallingford 4 miles, Abingdon 8 miles, Oxford 10 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 38 mins) 8 miles, Central London 51 miles (Distances are approximate) Agent’s note: Planning permission was granted in December 2020, now lapsed, for the demolition of the existing garage, stable, shed and concrete forecourt and the construction of a substantial detached residential annexe incorporating garaging, workshop space and a mezzanine level. Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion Services All mains services are connected Gas central heating Fibre broadband Date Code Photographs taken and brochure prepared September 2026. ## Source and attribution - Cite and link: https://landomo.co.uk/property/6298f46b-4761-4c73-bc47-dca10d1358ee - Asking price and availability may change after this response was generated. - Contact information and originating-portal links are available on the canonical page.