House For Sale £485,000
A stunning, 18th Century three-bedroom cottage situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Souldern. The house has been sympathetically renovated throughout and holds a wonderful mix of character features with a modern finish.
As you approach the Grade II listed cottage from the street you are immediately met with the charming cottage facade. You enter into the generous living room which is the perfect blend of comfort and character with an impressive Inglenook fireplace with wood burner. The exposed stone of the fireplace and wooden mantel make a fantastic feature of the room and the high ceilings add to the sense of space. The neutral decor throughout the cottage including the white painted ceiling beams, woodwork and doors, paired with natural oak offers a timeless yet contemporary aesthetic throughout.
Solid oak flooring runs throughout the downstairs and into the dining room which is filled with natural daylight from the sash window overlooking the garden and has a lovely feature fireplace. Sleek, cleverly designed storage under the stairs includes a concealed study area. Continue into the galley kitchen, modern and efficient in design with a range cooker, oak worktops and built in appliances. A large skylight provides plenty of light from above, and a barn-style door leads out to the garden.
Moving up to the first floor, there are two neutrally decorated and inviting bedrooms, both double rooms with built in storage. There is also a bathroom on this level painted in a statement dark blue with large bathtub and shower.
The main suite is on the second floor, double aspect with the chimney breast providing a lovely feature. There is useful built-in storage and a modern ensuite bathroom with shower unit featuring metro tiles and rain head shower.
Outside is a delightful cottage garden, with a raised terrace space providing an extremely tranquil setting with open views over the village.
Parking is on road.
Souldern is a a beautiful village, just 7 miles from Bicester and 9 miles to Banbury. There is a fantastic pub ‘The Fox Inn’ that serves food Tuesday to Sunday and stock a wide range of ales. The village also features a Norman church and chapel, a village hall, plus play area and playing field for young children.
The M40 is within easy reach and offers access to London, M25, Oxford and Birmingham. Bicester itself is a historic market town with a wide range of shops, together with cafes, pubs, numerous restaurants, weekly markets a Sainsbury’s supermarket, Marks and Spencer Food Hall, cinema complex. and a leisure centre.
EPC Rating: E
