A charming cottage in a sought after village.

Description

Dating from the 17th century, Home Farm Cottage is a charming Grade II listed property constructed from Cotswold stone beneath a slate roof. This beautifully presented semi-detached property offers stylish accommodation set out over two floors. There is a very spacious, dual aspect sitting room with a parquet floor and wonderful inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with a good range of cabinets and a walk in pantry. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom and a rear lobby leading to the garden.

On the first floor is a charming principal bedroom with en suite shower room and fitted wardrobe. There are two further bedrooms which share a family bathroom.
A particular feature of the property is the substantial west facing garden which is mainly laid to lawn and well-stocked borders with flowering shrubs and plants and specimen fruit trees including apple, pear and plum trees. A paved terrace lies at the rear of the property and is the perfect place to sit and enjoy day long sunshine. There is a brick built garden room, summer house, single garage and off road parking for several vehicles.

The Smithy
Formerly a blacksmith’s smithy, this is a detached annexe with a large reception room and shower room. The Smithy can be used for a variety of purposes including holiday let or home office

Location

Barton-on-the-Heath is a charming rural village situated on the border of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just three miles from the thriving market town of Moreton-in-Marsh with traditional Cotswold properties, hospital, bank, dentist, library, swimming pool and a wide range of specialist shops as well as shops providing for everyday needs. There is also a mainline station to London Paddington. Daylesford Organic Farmshop is just six miles away and Soho Farmhouse is 14 miles. The area offers many superb gastro pubs, restaurants and speciality shops.
The road network in the area is excellent with the north-south A429 providing access to larger centres. There is good access to the M40 (Junctions 8, 9, 10 and 11) providing easy access to London, Heathrow Airport and the Midlands.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools, both locally and further afield including a primary school in Moreton-in-Marsh, Kitebrook Preparatory School and Kingham Hill School.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Festival or the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. There is an abundance of fine walks and bridleways and many fine houses and gardens to visit across the region.

Square Footage: 1,335 sq ft



Directions

From Stow-on-the-Wold take the A436 towards Chipping Norton. After about 5.5 miles turn left onto the A44. Continue for about 2.5 miles. Turn right signposted Barton/Long Compton. Continue along this road and into Barton-on-the-Heath. Pass the village green on your right. The cottage will be found on your left after about 100m.

Additional Info

Council Tax Band D.

Although the postal address is Gloucestershire, the property is in the county of Warwickshire.