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1 bedroom cottage
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Property description & features
- Set in the stable courtyard
- High ceilings, tall windows
- Large open-plan living space
- Kitchen area with peninsula
- Ample double bedroom
- En-suite with bath & shower
- Generous storage
- Parking to front
- Parkland surroundings
Kirtlington needs little introduction locally! It is, simply, one of the most popular villages in North Oxfordshire. There are many reasons for being here. A pint and delicious locally grown produce in the Oxford Arms or Dashwood. Beautiful walks by the canal, or through the old quarry. And with Oxford, Birmingham and London easily accessible via road and fast rail services, the mix of charming village with city access is perfect.
In 1741 Sir James Dashwood commissioned designs for a new mansion on his estate, to be set in a clearing made in what had previously been known as the Great Wood, a wood of oak and Spanish chestnut. The house was ready for occupation by 1746 and the gardens were initially influenced by the then Royal Gardener, Thomas Greening, with Lancelot "Capability" Brown then commissioned to design and execute another of the wonderful landscaped yet seemingly organic designs for which he is so well known.
Extending to circa 400 acres, the parkland that cossets the house is exquisite rolling pasture punctuated by mature trees. Initially the house is hidden from view when first entering the park, but as you top the rise suddenly the Palladian mansion appears with all the grandeur expected. As you draw near the frontage, just before the driveway turns to gravel it splits. Take the first right and the drive brings you to the large courtyard of the stables, with its elegant Georgian architecture immediately appealing. The cottage is second in on the right, with your parking immediately in front of the building.
A thick timber front door opens into an open-plan living space. The smart timber floor stretches away from you, and you will immediately notice that the ceiling heights are unusually tall, a remnant of when this was stables. A tall sash window to the front brings in excellent light, further assisted by a smaller window to the rear. The room has been sensibly arranged to provide a large and comfy living area to the front, overlooking the courtyard. There are also useful cupboards just next to the front door. At the rear the kitchen has been cleverly designed complete with a peninsula to provide a generous range of storage and working space.
To the side, a door leads into an exceptionally generous double bedroom. There are wardrobes fitted to one wall, still leaving a surprisingly large amount of space, with another window looking out over the courtyard. The bathroom is ensuite to the rear, another well proportioned room which houses both a bath and a separate shower.
Outside, beyond the stable yard itself, the parkland extends to around 400 acres of delightful landscaped lawns amid mature trees, many of which are several hundred years old. The drive leads back to the North end of the village, a brisk 15 minute walk or a few minutes by car or bike.
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