2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Delightful country cottage in desirable village.

Description

Located in the idyllic village of Swerford, Cranemore is a quintessential Cotswold cottage which commands a central position as an attractive, Grade II Listed stone property. Dating back to the early 18th century, this charming home seamlessly combines external traditions and a wealth of period features, yet has been sympathetically refurbished by the current owners. Attention to detail can be seen throughout with its immaculate and beautifully presented interiors.

Upon entering, the ground floor is welcoming and comprises a sitting room, dining room and kitchen with a utility area. The sitting room is spacious and light, filled with character features including focal points of the inglenook fire place, exposed beams, delightful window seats and oak flooring. Continuing through is the dining room, which is generous with double doors leading out to the garden, making it the perfect area for entertaining. The kitchen offers modern appliances including Miele induction hob and oven, Belfast sink, built in white goods, wooden work surfaces and plenty of storage. In addition there is a utility area containing a WC and sink, with space for washing machine. There is also a door leading out the garden, providing a lovely aspect.

Upstairs has been meticulously designed to maximise luxury and functionality. There are two generously proportioned bedrooms over two floors. One has a charming vaulted ceiling with stylish en suite and Velux windows flooding with the bedroom with light and wonderful countryside views, whilst the other has built in wardrobes and a separate modern shower room to facilitate.

Outside continues to compliment this home. Private and enclosed, mostly laid to lawn and low maintenance, mature trees, hedging, a patio seating area and gravelled path to side access can be enjoyed and make for great summer entertaining and alfresco dining in the sun.

Location

Swerford is a quiet un-spoilt West Oxfordshire village situated close to the Cotswolds, made up of pretty predominantly period stone houses and cottages and a 14th century church.

Local amenities are found at neighbouring Hook Norton (2.5 miles), with the Boxing Hare public house/restaurant located just outside the village.

More specialist requirements can be found at the market towns of Chipping Norton and Banbury, or further afield in Oxford. Renowned Daylesford Farm Shop nearby at Kingham.

Communication links with the M40 (junctions 9 and 10) giving access to London to the South. Mainline train services to London Marylebone from Banbury (from 56 minutes) or Oxford Parkway (from 56 minutes) and London Paddington from Charlbury (from 70 minutes).

Primary schools include Great Tew or Hook Norton with secondary school in Chipping Norton. Preparatory schools include St John’s Priory (Banbury), Sibford School, Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Brackley) and The Dragon and Summerfields (Oxford). Senior independent schools include Bloxham (co-ed), Tudor Hall (girls) and Sibford School.

Leisure and sporting activities include golf at Tadmarton Heath and Chipping Norton, horse racing at Cheltenham, motor racing at Silverstone, and theatre at Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Norton and Oxford. Private members club Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew is approximately four miles away.

Square Footage: 1,353 sq ft



Directions

From Chipping Norton/Oxford take the A361 north towards Banbury. Continue towards Banbury and after 5 miles take the left signposted Swerford . Continue down the road and into the village. Just after a sharp left hand bend about 0.5 miles into the village, Cranemore can be found on your right hand side.

From Banbury take the A361 south towards Chipping Norton passing through the villages of Bloxham and South Newington. On exiting South Newington and after about 2 miles just past the Mason Arms public house, take the next right signposted Swerford. Continue down the road and into the village. Just after a sharp left hand bend about 0.5 miles into the village, Cranemore can be found on your right hand side.