Bylands offers the rare opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed, Cotswold stone cottage with light-filled accommodation and extensive gardens situated in the heart of this sought-after village.

The cottage is believed to date back to the late 17th century or early 18th century and beautifully combines character charm with modern living and stylish interiors. The many original, period features which have been retained throughout include flagstone floors, leaded casement windows, window seats, exposed beams and original fireplaces.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall which leads into the dining room with an impressive inglenook fireplace housing a bread oven. The dining room opens into the kitchen which benefits from having a wonderful view of the garden. The kitchen includes flagstone flooring, a range of wall and base units, part oiled oak and part marble work surfaces, Belfast sink, in-built oven and hob, integrated dishwasher and modern oil-fired Rayburn.

The utility room is accessed from the kitchen and also has flagstone flooring with base units and oiled oak work surfaces, Belfast sink, access to the garden and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is a charming room and is dual aspect with a stone open fireplace, exposed beams and window seats. An office/store room completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor comprises a dual aspect principal bedroom, an additional double bedroom, a single bedroom and a bathroom.

Properties of this calibre rarely appear in the market, especially in such a desirable location with extensive gardens and period charm. The easy access to well-regarded schooling, excellent transport links and attractions such as Soho Farmhouse all adds to the appeal.

Outside

To the front of the property an attractive floral border frames the front aspect.

The extensive garden is a particular feature of the cottage and stretches away from the house to the rear. The garden is surrounded by a dry stone wall and mainly laid to lawn with a gravel path leading along the length of the garden alongside well-stocked floral borders. There are raised beds to the rear of the garden, numerous seating areas and a paved area ideal for entertaining and al-fresco dining. There is also a shed and large open-sided store. The whole garden is well screened by mature hedging and there are wonderful views over open countryside beyond.

There is a gravelled parking area accessed down the side of the property with further parking to the rear of the garden.

In all approximately about 0.30 of an acre.

Situation

Swerford is an extremely desirable, attractive Cotswolds village situated in North Oxfordshire principally made up of period ironstone cottages and houses. The market town of Chipping Norton, often referred to as 'Gateway to the Cotswolds', is close by and is situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers a comprehensive range of local amenities including a weekly market and a range of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, surgery and hospital, modern leisure centre, open air swimming pool and a nationally recognised theatre. There are also excellent primary and secondary schools in the town. The next door village of Hook Norton is also particularly well served with a shop, post office, several pubs, butcher, famous local brewery, surgery, dentist and primary school.

Swerford is ideally located for the areas wonderful pubs, country walks and pretty towns and villages to explore, including attractions such as Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew and Daylesford Organic Farm Shop. Oxford, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon are all also within easy reach for theatres, cinemas, restaurants and general town/city amenities.

Transport connections are excellent with train services to London Paddington from Charlbury (1 hour) and from Banbury to London Marylebone (52 minutes). There is access to the M40 either at junction 9 or 10.

Directions

From Banbury proceed towards Chipping Norton on the A361, passing through the villages of Bloxham and South Newington. Continue past the turning on the left to Great Tew and Little Tew, go past The Boxing Hare public house then take the next turn on the right signposted Swerford. Proceed through the village and Bylands can be found on your right hand side on East End.