This beautiful stone cottage, which dates back to circa 1700 is located in the idyllic and friendly village of Shutford. Boasting many original period features, it had been lovingly extended and updated to make a fabulous family home. The cottage enjoys central heating throughout with fully serviced boiler fitted in 2017 and timber double glazing on all windows.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Characterful room, featuring inglenook fireplace with dual-fuel burner, original beams, timber double glazed windows with window seats.
Kitchen/Diner
Stunning kitchen, extended in 2017. Fitted with a range of integrated appliances, full height larder cupboard, statement baking cupboard with internal lighting and electric points, ceramic tiled floor, timber double glazed windows looking onto rear garden, door to rear hallway. Peninsular feature creates a defined kitchen space leading to a flexible dining area.
Cloakroom
Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin built in storage, window to side.
Door to Rear Garden and understairs storage.
Stairs to first floor.
Bathroom
Fully tiled with roll top bath, separate walk-in deluge shower, low level WC and wash hand basin with cupboard storage.
Bedroom One
Master bedroom with plentiful built in storage. Timber double glazed window with rural views.
Bedroom Two
Spacious second bedroom with timber double glazing.
Bedroom Three
Double room, part of a 2017 extension, currently used as a dedicated guest room, with timber double glazing.
Bedroom Four
Timber double glazing, with space for a double bed, currently used as a home office.
Landing
Access to boarded loft with ladder.
Garage Opposite
Garden
East facing enclosed rear garden with lawn, raised bed and decked entertaining area.
Shutford lies 5 miles to the west of Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds in North Oxfordshire. With origins dating back to Saxon times and earlier, the church of St Martins has Normal origins. Full of historical buildings built from the local Hornton stone. Today Shutford is principally a popular commuter village, with a church and some agricultural activity. Nearby Sibford has a village shop and post office, with butchers and hairdressers at Tysoe.
The market town of Banbury offers extensive shopping facilities, a cinema, a variety of restaurants, bars, and a sports complex. Primary schools are in North Newington and Shenington, and a secondary school at Bloxhan. Private schools include Sibford Ferris Quaker School, St Johns Priory Prep (Banbury) Bloxham School and Tudor Hall (Bloxham).
Banbury c. 5 miles
Stratford-upon-Avon c. 17 miles
Oxford c. 27 miles
Birmingham c. 50 miles
London c. 83 miles
Banbury to London Marylebone c. 55 minutes