Enjoying an abundance of character throughout, this beautiful Grade II Listed property is situated towards the end of a no-through lane in a peaceful hamlet surrounded by open countryside. The original house is believed to date from c1630 but was extended in 1987 to give spacious accommodation which blends period charm with practical family living. Internally there is everything you would imagine from nooks and crannies, a large Inglenook fireplace, stone floors, ledge & brace doors, and a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams. Stone flooring in the hall runs through to the dining room which is a light and airy space with double doors to the garden. Set around the wonderful Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, the dual aspect sitting room has plenty of space for the family to relax with two further characterful reception rooms offering great flexibility. The kitchen offers a good range of cottage style units with ceramic sink, solid oak worktops and space for white goods. The ground floor also benefits from a useful WC. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (two double and one single), one with ensuite shower room in addition to a large modern family bathroom complete with an attractive stand-alone slipper bath, walk-in shower and underfloor heating.
The private cottage garden is a particular highlight, having been featured in national magazines as well as Toby Musgrave’s book, “The Garden”. Approaching a third of an acre, it is home to a wide variety of mature shrubs, trees, perennials, lawns and patio areas as well as a vegetable garden completed with greenhouse. Useful additional attributes include a large detached, sound-proofed and triple glazed studio, a brick-built potting shed, large workshop, and driveway for multiple vehicles. Overall, this unique property comprises c2,099 sq ft of versatile living space in an exceptionally peaceful location yet just 7 miles from Oxford, with high-speed train links to London, and 5 miles from the vibrant market town of Witney. The highly rated primary school in Stanton Harcourt is a ten minutes walk. An appointment to view is essential to fully appreciate this fabulous home.
Sutton is a charming Hamlet situated just 0.5 miles from the village of Stanton Harcourt which has a Primary School, Church and the popular Harcourt Arms gastro pub/restaurant, and is 3 miles from the much larger village of Eynsham which has an extensive range of facilities including the well-regarded Bartholomew School. The market town of Witney provides a more extensive range of high street and independent shops including Waitrose, M&S, and a multi-screen cinema. The University City of Oxford is only 9 miles. Cokethorpe Independent School is also close by along with the many well-reputed schools in Abingdon and Oxford. Excellent road and rail links with easy access to the A40 and M40 via the A34. Train stations at Oxford (London Paddington approx 1 hour) and Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone approx 1 hour).
