4 bed for sale in Bakers Lane, Swalcliffe, OX15 (ref: 500184)

Holly Cottage is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Swalcliffe, at the top of a no-through lane, with a detached garage opposite and stone built home office in the garden. There is a quarry tiled entrance hall, which leads into the lovely sitting room to the front with many original features including an inglenook fireplace, woodburning stove and window seat. The kitchen benefits from a slate floor, a range of units and Belfast sink and has French doors opening onto the rear garden, with wonderful open rural views. There is a stable door to a further reception room as well as a useful separate under-stairs utility room.

To the first floor are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The large master bedroom has an exposed stone chimney and an en suite shower room while bedrooms two and three enjoy lovely views over the surrounding countryside.

The rear garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature borders, potting shed and the home office, which benefits from underfloor heating and provides a delightful space to work from home and enjoy the local countryside.

Swalcliffe is situated in North Oxfordshire with, predominantly, houses built from local Hornton stone. There is a thriving community and village amenities include a pub, church, village hall, 14th century tithe barn and a children’s woodland playground. Everyday shopping facilities can be found in Sibford Ferris, Bloxham and Brailes (including an excellent artisan butcher) with a wider range in the market towns of Banbury, Shipston-on-Stour and Chipping Norton. Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are also not far away. Banbury offers excellent rail connections to London in less than an hour as well as access to the M40.

Local schools include Sibford Gower primary and The Warriner secondary (Bloxham) and there is a bus service to both of these. Private schools are found at Sibford Ferris, Bloxham and Tudor Hall with Carrdus (Overthorpe) and St John Priory preparatory schools close to Banbury.

Agents note: Holly Cottage is connected to the Stags Head Public House on the left hand party wall. The section of the Public House that is connected is only used for bed & breakfast/sleeping accommodation.