A stylish period cottage with views.

Description

Formerly two cottages, 2 Manor Farm Cottages is a stylish property situated in a charming part of Fulbrook enjoying rural views from all aspects. Upper End is a no-through village lane so traffic flow is low. Furthermore the property is situated at the end of a long drive behind mature beech hedges. The current owner is an artist/designer and has overseen a complete programme of sympathetic renovation and extension including the installation of bespoke doors, window shutters and cabinetry, underfloor heating to all tiled floors, engineered oak floors and a custom-made kitchen.

The property offers beautifully presented accommodation set out over three floors. The front door opens to a good sized entrance hall which leads to a wonderful bespoke kitchen/dining room fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and a Caesar stone island unit. Three south facing windows allow lots of light into the room. A door leads to the well-proportioned sitting room, the focal point of which is a splendid fireplace with bressummer beam over and housing a wood burning stove. Again, this is a lovely sunny room. Adjoining the sitting room and behind a faux wall door is a home office/bedroom which is currently used as a studio/design room. The current owner designed this part of the property so that, if required, an en suite shower could be created. A very well-appointed utility completes the ground floor accommodation.

From the hall a staircase winds up to the first floor. Of particular note is the bespoke handrail which was carved from a single piece of oak. The landing is generous and the current owner has utilized the space to create a study area. On the first floor is bedroom one, which is dual aspect and has fitted wardrobes, and the family shower room. Bedroom two has an en suite cloakroom and fitted wardrobes. Stairs next to bedroom two lead to the second floor where there is a luxurious bathroom complete with free standing bath. Views over adjoining countryside can be enjoyed from all aspects.

The property is approached over a long shared drive. To the front of the property and enclosed by stone walls is an area of private parking and lawn with well-stocked borders. The principal south-facing garden lies to the rear of the property. There is a substantial entertaining area outside the kitchen beyond which is a long mature garden extending in all to 0.3 acres. A little way down the garden is a summer house and a second seating area which is the perfect place to enjoy the garden and views. On a practical point there is a useful workshop and garden store.

Location

Fulbrook lies across the River Windrush to the north-east of Burford on the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire borders, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village benefits from a Norman parish church and a public house.
Nearby Burford provides a good range of everyday shopping facilities. There are a number of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a primary and secondary school. In addition, there is a post office, library and doctors’ surgery.

The A40 lies to the south of Burford providing good communications to Oxford, the M40, to the East and Cheltenham and the M5 to the west with mainline rail stations at Charlbury and Kingham providing fast access to Oxford and London.

There are golf courses at Wychwood, Naunton Downs, Cheltenham, Chipping Norton, Burford and Cirencester; racing at Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon and polo at Cirencester Park. Theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford. There are excellent private and state schools in the area including Burford School, The Cotswold School, Cokethorpe and Kingham Hill School with a wider choice at Oxford and Cheltenham.

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 and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Square Footage: 1,906 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

From Burford proceed over the bridge and turning right, follow the signpost at the roundabout to Fulbrook. Proceed up the Hill and proceed through the village. Just before leaving the village turn left into Upper End and continue almost to the end where the driveway to the property will be found on the right hand side.

Additional Info

West Oxfordshire District Council.

EPC Rating E.

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. LPG fired central heating supplied from an underground tank in the garden. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

The drive is owned by 2 Manor Farm Cottages. The neighbouring property has right of way over the driveway. Both properties contribute to the maintenance of the drive equally.

Viewing by prior accompanied appointment with Savills, [use Contact Agent Button].

Particulars and photographs prepared: September 2023.