House For Sale £1,750,000
Kitsbury Cottage, an enchanting detached late Georgian residence crafted from Cotswolds stone, presents a truly unique opportunity to reside within a beautiful Grade II listed property. Nestled discreetly at the end of a secluded lane in the prestigious village of Upper Oddington, this charming abode spans three floors, boasting an abundance of exquisite period details. Such features include sash windows, elegant shutters, flagstone flooring, inviting open fireplaces, and a resplendent period front door adorned by ornate iron railings that complete the facade.
Upon entering the residence, the home's focal point unfolds in the form of a splendid open-plan kitchen centred around a substantial island. A journey through a luminous glass corridor at the rear of the house leads to the living room, crowned by a vaulted ceiling and graced by a cozy log burner. French doors provide seamless access to the garden, creating an inviting extension of this living space during the summer months. A terrace is also conveniently reachable via the same
glass corridor.
At the front of the house, a snug reception room beckons, offering picturesque views up the private lane through a splendid sash window. Adjacent to this space lies a useful study with the rear hall beyond. Additionally, a guest WC is thoughtfully positioned on this level. A traditional staircase leads to the first floor, where the family bathroom features a freestanding bath. The principal bedroom, complete with an en suite, offers picturesque vistas of the idyllic countryside, both to the front and rear of the property. Across the hallway resides a generously proportioned double guest room.
The third floor reveals two more double bedrooms and a shower room, providing ample space for all. Concluding the amenities of this residence, you'll find a gated driveway along with a garage and a storage room, providing both security and additional storage space. The rear enclosed garden is mainly laid to lawn with a terrace for outdoor dining and a range of mature shrubs and borders.
Upon entering the residence, the home's focal point unfolds in the form of a splendid open-plan kitchen centred around a substantial island. A journey through a luminous glass corridor at the rear of the house leads to the living room, crowned by a vaulted ceiling and graced by a cozy log burner. French doors provide seamless access to the garden, creating an inviting extension of this living space during the summer months. A terrace is also conveniently reachable via the same
glass corridor.
At the front of the house, a snug reception room beckons, offering picturesque views up the private lane through a splendid sash window. Adjacent to this space lies a useful study with the rear hall beyond. Additionally, a guest WC is thoughtfully positioned on this level. A traditional staircase leads to the first floor, where the family bathroom features a freestanding bath. The principal bedroom, complete with an en suite, offers picturesque vistas of the idyllic countryside, both to the front and rear of the property. Across the hallway resides a generously proportioned double guest room.
The third floor reveals two more double bedrooms and a shower room, providing ample space for all. Concluding the amenities of this residence, you'll find a gated driveway along with a garage and a storage room, providing both security and additional storage space. The rear enclosed garden is mainly laid to lawn with a terrace for outdoor dining and a range of mature shrubs and borders.
Oddington is a sought-after Cotswold village. It comprises mainly traditional stone houses scattered along country lanes with two excellent pubs, The Fox and The Horse and Groom, and an active village hall offering a range of activities and classes. Situated at the end of Church Lane is the historic 11thcentury Church of St. Nicholas, which holds candlelit services.
The nearby towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton and Burford provide day-to-day facilities, including supermarkets, a selection of shops and popular pubs and restaurants. There is good access to a number of regional centres, including Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford-on-Avon, which offer more extensive facilities. Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is a short drive, and the renowned Soho Farmhouse is 14 miles away.
There is an excellent range of state and private schools in the area, including Kitebrook, Kingham Hill, The Cotswold School, Burford School, Cheltenham schools, and the renowned Oxford schools, including The Dragon and Summerfields.
Sports facilities include racing at Cheltenham and Worcester, rugby at Gloucester and golf at Lyneham, Burford and Chipping Norton, plus a network of public footpaths and bridleways to allow total enjoyment of the beautiful scenery around.
