House For Sale £1,500,000
Minster Cottage is a hidden gem framed by a delightful walled garden nestled away alongside St Mary's Church in the heart of the Cotswold market town of Charlbury.
Built of Cotswold stone under a traditional stone roof, the property is Grade II listed and was originally a medieval tithe barn that was extened in c.1815 to provide cottages for church workers. Now one house, the property has evolved with later extensions to the rear that accommodate modern family living and incorporate the wonderful garden and
sensational views of the church. Tucked away off Church Street, the house and garden are wonderfully private and can be accessed by a discrete footpath or from Market Street by car.
Internally, the accommodation is arranged over three floors with traditional cellars below. The ground floor flows particularly well with the more traditional and characterful reception rooms to one side. However, a clever glass link joins the older part of the house to a large, light, bright kitchen/breakfast room with full-height French doors out on to the garden. Many period features blend seamlessly with the more convivial feel of the family area within the kitchen and breakfast room.
Above, the bedroom accommodation is spread over two floors and is extremely versatile. There is currently a principal suite on the first floor with a bathroom, a separate dressing room, and a further guest bedroom and family bathroom. The second floor can be accessed by three staircases and can be used in many different ways. There are currently
three bedrooms, a dressing room, a studio and boiler room.
Almost every room is blessed with a different vista overlooking the garden, the church or the delightful rooftops of Charlbury. Outside, the gardens have been skilfully landscaped and planted with years of experience. The herbaceous borders are established and well stocked and a charming terrace adjoins the house. A separate building has a purpose built workshop and a sizeable utility room. There is a garage adjoining the cutting garden and greenhouse.
Charlbury is one of the most popular market towns in West Oxfordshire. Surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside and benefiting from its mainline railway station, it is attractive to local families and commuters. Charlbury has a strong and thriving community, with a selection of local shops and public houses together with a doctor, vet and dentist surgery. More comprehensive amenities are available in the nearby market towns of Witney, Chipping Norton and Oxford. The renowned Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic and Bicester Outlet Village are also within striking distance.
Minster Cottage lies in a unique setting between St Mary's Church and the high street in the centre of Charlbury. There is an excellent choice of schools in the area, including: Cokethorpe near Witney, Kitebrook near Moreton-in-Marsh, with the Oxford schools also very accessible including The Dragon School, Summer Fields, St. Edward's School, Oxford High School and Headington.
Further afield but within easy reach are Radley College near Abingdon, Abingdon School and Tudor Hall near Banbury. Oxford is home to a world renowned university, and there is a major centre with all the corresponding recreational facilities. Recreational opportunities in the area are extensive: With golf courses at Chipping Norton, Burford and Lyneham, The Heythrop Country Club and Spa is within striking distance. The surrounding countryside provides delightful walking and riding.
A regular train service from Charlbury to London Paddington takes about 75 minutes, while the A44 provides fast access to Oxford, the M40 and Birmingham.
Built of Cotswold stone under a traditional stone roof, the property is Grade II listed and was originally a medieval tithe barn that was extened in c.1815 to provide cottages for church workers. Now one house, the property has evolved with later extensions to the rear that accommodate modern family living and incorporate the wonderful garden and
sensational views of the church. Tucked away off Church Street, the house and garden are wonderfully private and can be accessed by a discrete footpath or from Market Street by car.
Internally, the accommodation is arranged over three floors with traditional cellars below. The ground floor flows particularly well with the more traditional and characterful reception rooms to one side. However, a clever glass link joins the older part of the house to a large, light, bright kitchen/breakfast room with full-height French doors out on to the garden. Many period features blend seamlessly with the more convivial feel of the family area within the kitchen and breakfast room.
Above, the bedroom accommodation is spread over two floors and is extremely versatile. There is currently a principal suite on the first floor with a bathroom, a separate dressing room, and a further guest bedroom and family bathroom. The second floor can be accessed by three staircases and can be used in many different ways. There are currently
three bedrooms, a dressing room, a studio and boiler room.
Almost every room is blessed with a different vista overlooking the garden, the church or the delightful rooftops of Charlbury. Outside, the gardens have been skilfully landscaped and planted with years of experience. The herbaceous borders are established and well stocked and a charming terrace adjoins the house. A separate building has a purpose built workshop and a sizeable utility room. There is a garage adjoining the cutting garden and greenhouse.
Charlbury is one of the most popular market towns in West Oxfordshire. Surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside and benefiting from its mainline railway station, it is attractive to local families and commuters. Charlbury has a strong and thriving community, with a selection of local shops and public houses together with a doctor, vet and dentist surgery. More comprehensive amenities are available in the nearby market towns of Witney, Chipping Norton and Oxford. The renowned Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic and Bicester Outlet Village are also within striking distance.
Minster Cottage lies in a unique setting between St Mary's Church and the high street in the centre of Charlbury. There is an excellent choice of schools in the area, including: Cokethorpe near Witney, Kitebrook near Moreton-in-Marsh, with the Oxford schools also very accessible including The Dragon School, Summer Fields, St. Edward's School, Oxford High School and Headington.
Further afield but within easy reach are Radley College near Abingdon, Abingdon School and Tudor Hall near Banbury. Oxford is home to a world renowned university, and there is a major centre with all the corresponding recreational facilities. Recreational opportunities in the area are extensive: With golf courses at Chipping Norton, Burford and Lyneham, The Heythrop Country Club and Spa is within striking distance. The surrounding countryside provides delightful walking and riding.
A regular train service from Charlbury to London Paddington takes about 75 minutes, while the A44 provides fast access to Oxford, the M40 and Birmingham.
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