5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Witney, OX29 8FF £1,150,000

UPSTAIRS
The stairs lead up to a spacious landing, around which each of the upstairs rooms are arranged. There are five double bedrooms, two of which are en suite. The principal bedroom features a large dressing room, with fitted wardrobes to each side, and this leads through to a magnificent bathroom with splendid free-standing bath as well as a separate walk-in shower cubicle.

Bedroom 2 also has a generously-proportioned en suite shower room. There are then three further bedrooms, and a family bathroom. All bathrooms benefit from underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE
The property is one of two houses that are set somewhat apart from their neighbours, overlooking a wide central green planted with trees. It is set within a plot of approximately 0.25 acres, with a paved driveway to the front of the house leading to the double integral garage, and parking for 2-3 vehicles, flanked by areas of lawn and bordered by a laurel hedge.

To the rear, the south-facing garden comprises an elegantly landscaped terrace, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, and an area of lawn with magnificent views over open fields and woodland towards Notoaks Wood, a protected area of designated ancient woodland. The integral double garage benefits from a rear door giving direct access to the garden, and there is a further door set into the garden wall that opens to the roadway beside the house, ideal for transporting garden waste, etc.

STONESFIELD
Stonesfield is a typical Cotswold village, standing on elevated ground overlooking the beautiful Evenlode valley, some 4 miles west of Woodstock, around 10 miles from Oxford.

Once famous for the quarrying of traditional Cotswold roofing slates, Stonesfield remains an active and thriving community today. There is a fine 13th century church, a village shop and post office, farm shop, garage, hairdressers, a village hall, community centre and library, and a well-regarded primary school with adjacent playground, sports field, and allotments. Residents can also enjoy deliveries of fresh produce, including meat and milk from local farms, directly to their door. And at the heart of the village is the community-owned pub, The White Horse.

TRANSPORT
The village benefits from excellent transport links, and there are direct trains to Oxford and to London Paddington from Charlbury railway station (1 hr 15 mins), as well as regular bus services to Chipping Norton, Woodstock and Oxford. And, while the wider road and motorway network is easily accessible, there is no main road through the village itself, which helps to preserve the peace and tranquillity that residents value so highly.

SCHOOLS
There are a number of excellent local schools. Finstock Church of England and Holy Trinity Catholic primary schools are both rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED, while for older pupils there is the Marlborough Church of England School in Woodstock (rated ‘Good’) only 5 miles distant. Bartholomew School, in Eynsham (rated ‘Outstanding’) is 7.5 miles away. Nearby independent schools include the King’s School in Witney, Carrdus prep, Kingham Hill, Tudor Hall, Bloxham and Sibford Schools. Stonesfield is also within easy reach of the many excellent schools in Oxford, including Magdalen College School, St Edward’s, Headington School, d’Overbroeck’s, and The Dragon. Many of these schools also operate private bus services which stop at convenient locations nearby.

LEISURE
Set within some of Oxfordshire’s most beautiful countryside, Stonesfield is an ideal base for walking, cycling or horse-riding, with numerous walks and bridleways leading to nearby villages and sites of interest. Stonesfield Common is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) comprising an area of almost 68 acres of pasture and ancient woodland, home to many rare species of wildflowers and butterflies.

To the rear of the house, there are beautiful views across the fields to the Blenheim Estate just outside Woodstock, which hosts a wide range of events throughout the year and offers a number of member benefits to local residents.

Nearby Charlbury is a haven for foodies, and locals enjoy a wide choice of excellent pubs and eateries there such as The Bell and The Bull, numerous delis and bistros, artisan bakeries, and farmers markets. The famous Daylesford Organic farm and restaurant is 14 miles away in Kingham. For those in need of further pampering, there is Estelle Manor Hotel and Country Club approximately 5 miles away at Eynsham Park, while the famous Soho Farmhouse is just 12 miles away in Great Tew.

Charlbury is also a centre for the arts and culture, hosting several festivals throughout the year including the Riverside music festival, and the Wilderness festival in Cornbury Park, while good music and great food are combined at Alex James’ Big Feastival held at nearby Kingham. Open-air performances of Shakespeare are also held in Cornbury Park.

Approximate distances:
Rail Station (Charlbury) 4.7 mi/7.5 km
Oxford 13.6 mi/21.9 km
Woodstock 4.3 mi/7.0 km
Chipping Norton 6.9 mi/11.1 km
Witney 7.7 mi/12.5 km
Bicester 10.6 mi/17 km
Soho Farmhouse 12.1 mi/19.5 km
M40 to London (J10) 14.9 mi/24. km