Nestled in the heart of a sought-after village, this charming Grade II listed cottage presents a rare opportunity to own a characterful period home with a delightful garden. Rich in traditional features Linden showcases exposed beams, flagstone flooring, an inviting inglenook fireplace with open fire, and classic ledge-and-brace doors. Stepping inside, a welcoming hall leads through a beautifully beamed doorway into the cosy sitting room, where a striking stone fireplace forms the perfect focal point for relaxing evenings. The deep-set windows allow natural light to fill the room. The thoughtfully designed kitchen blends timeless style with modern practicality, offering generous storage and workspace for everyday living. Open to a spacious dining area, it creates an ideal setting for family gatherings, which then flows seamlessly into a delightful garden room. With windows on three sides and doors opening to the garden, this creates a wonderful indoor–outdoor feel on sunny days. The WC/utility is a useful additional benefit to the ground floor picture.
Upstairs, both bedrooms are generously proportioned, each benefitting from an attractive outlook and characterful details continue the thread of charm that runs throughout this excellent home. The spacious and well-appointed bathroom completes the first floor picture.
Outside, the beautifully maintained rear garden offers excellent privacy and year-round interest, with a variety of mature flowers and shrubs. A paved patio provides a lovely spot for alfresco dining or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings. A stone garden shed to the rear boundary provides excellent garden storage. Set within a picturesque and welcoming village known for its scenic walks and strong community spirit, this stone cottage offers the very best of village living with character, comfort, and charm.
In an elevated location and with a broad village green, Leafield is within the ancient area of the Wychwood forest and enjoys far reaching views from various places in the village. There is a mixture of traditional stone built cottages and more recent housing, and the village has a good range of local amenities including primary school, church, the Fox public house, the Pearl Chinese restaurant and a number of other businesses. It has a bus service and a main line station at Charlbury about four miles away.
