A truly exceptional home with elements dating back to the 17th century. This property effortlessly combines all the character of a grade II listed thatched cottage, with the convenience of a modern day living. Situated in a charming position in the centre of Bishopstone along a small path (The City), Finch Hill cottage has picturesque gardens backing down to the water’s edge. This unique property gives you the chance to own a little piece of history and you really feel as though you are transported to a different world when stepping over the threshold.

The accommodation comprises a kitchen / breakfast room which is exceptionally bright with French doors leading into the garden. This is fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted shaker style units and Rangemaster cooker. The limestone floor conceals underfloor heating and leads seamlessly from the new extension through the glazed hall to the older part of the property. From here, double doors lead into a cosy sitting room with woodburning stove, former bread oven, flagstone floor and exposed beams. A separate dining room / study gives way to a good size double bedroom with en suite bathroom and further access to the garden. Upstairs is the master bedroom with solid oak flooring, walk in wardrobe and a large bathroom with roll-top bath.

Outside the stunning garden has a wide patio area spanning the breadth of the property. This is a wonderfully private area, ideal for entertaining and soaking up the summer sun. Beyond is a large lawn area with mature hedges leading down to the village pond and stream. Outbuildings include sheds, kennels and log store. There is a parking space associated with Finch Hill Cottage at the end of the path which is reached over bridges and steams and along the most joyous of walks.

A property not to be missed, a superb weekend retreat or the perfect home from which to escape the outside world.

Bishopstone is a picturesque village located about six miles east of Swindon and just west of the county border with Oxfordshire. It has a thriving village pub, The Royal Oak, which features in the Good Food Guide. There are a large number of thatched cottages centred around a pretty mill pond, and the village is often used as a base for walkers with excellent access to the Ridgeway National Trail.

The nearby market towns of Faringdon (c. 8 miles) and Wantage (c. 11 miles) provide a good selection of independent and high street stores. The village of Shrivenham (c. 3.5 miles) boasts a doctors’ surgery, two supermarkets, a florist, delicatessen and general store.

There is an excellent primary school in the village and most secondary school children attend the Ridgeway School in Wroughton.

Swindon (c. 7.5 miles) gives access to the M4 and a main line railway station for Bristol and London. Oxford (c. 28 miles) has access to the M40.