A stylishly presented stone house situated in a popular village

Description

Orchard House was constructed of Cotswold stone beneath a pitched tile roof in about 1998 and the current owners have carefully maintained the property which is in excellent order and decorated in a neutral palette to create a feeling of calm and airiness throughout.

The property is entered via a generous hall which leads to a well-proportioned, dual aspect sitting room with French doors opening to the garden and an open fireplace with wood burning stove. There is a formal dining room which leads to the family room which also has French doors out to the garden. There is plenty of space for a table and chairs. The family room is open to the kitchen which is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units incorporating a ceramic butler’s sink, built-in Miele fridge and dishwasher and a Rangemaster electric double oven. A well-appointed utility with door to the garden adjoins the kitchen. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a boot room which can be accessed from the garage and cloakroom.

A staircase from the hall leads to the first floor landing which provides access to two bedroom suites, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. The en suite shower rooms and family bathroom are all luxuriously appointed and bedrooms one, two, three and four have fitted cupboards. The property has an excellent flow and is particularly well-suited to entertaining and family life.

The principal and beautifully landscaped enclosed garden lies to the rear with an attractive paved terrace lying along the rear elevation. Steps lead up to the mature gently sloping lawn with well-stocked flowerbeds and specimen trees. At the rear of the garden is a timber summer house and shed and a further paved terrace. The gardens also lie to the southern side of the house and includes an orchard. There are lovely views across the neighbouring ridge and furrow fields to the rear.

Orchard House is approached off an adopted road through a five bar gate which opens onto a gravel parking area and garage at the front of the property.

Location

Long Compton is a popular village setting located on the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire border. The village is surrounded by delightful undulating countryside designated in the main as a Conservation Area and within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a very active community and benefits from a general store and excellent public house and is conveniently situated for easy access to both Shipston-on-Stour and Chipping Norton being well-served by a network of main roads providing access to the larger centres of Oxford, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon which provide a wide range of cultural and leisure facilities.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools both locally and further afield. The M40 (J11) at Banbury provides access north to Birmingham and the Midlands and south to Oxford and London. There are mainline stations at Banbury and Moreton-in-Marsh with regular rail services to London Marylebone and Paddington respectively.

Local sporting activities including golf clubs at Tadmarton Heath and Milcombe and racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham. First-class theatres in Chipping Norton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events, ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival or Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events like the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring music, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Square Footage: 2,725 sq ft



Directions

From our office in Stow-on-the-Wold proceed north-east on Park Street/A436. Continue for about 5½ miles. Turn right onto the A44 and then immediately left just after the Greedy Goose. Continue for about 2½ miles and turn left onto the A3400. Proceed down the hill into Long Compton. Turn right opposite the Red Lion into Barncroft. Orchard House is situated on the left hand side.

Additional Info

A covenant is in place relating to a strip of land adjoining Orchard House which was acquired by the previous owners in 2008. The land may only be used for horticultural or agricultural purposes. Buildings are not permitted. This land has been incorporated into the garden.

Local Authority: Stratford-upon-Avon District Council. Telephone[use Contact Agent Button]. Council Tax Band G. Electric car charger.

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

Freehold.

The property lies within the area administered by Stratford-upon-Avon District Council, to whom interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for the property.

Particulars prepared: August 2023. Photographs taken: July 2021.