Bayliss Yard, Sheep Street, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7

Architectural gem tucked away in the heart of Charlbury.

Description

Situated in a conservation area, on a private lane in the heart of Charlbury, Chantry Cottage is a truly unique, comfortable and versatile home. With origins believed to date to the 1800s and not listed, the attached property was extended and designed by local architects McCormick & Smith in 2007 in collaboration with the current owners, and inspired by their travels. Glazed areas, combine with natural stone, reclaimed French Oak timbers and stone gargoyles. Attention to detail includes copper gutters, smooth leather door handles, designer radiators and underfloor heating to the ground floor.

The stunning entrance hall is bright with stone staircase and a water feature. The kitchen-dining area has bifold doors opening to a walled courtyard, literally brining the outside in. Appliances include gas Aga, inbuilt fridge and freezer. A rear kitchen/utility room has useful additional Miele appliances. There are two sitting rooms, one with wood burning stove opens to a second, private courtyard and another is cosy with open fireplace. Also, on the ground floor there is a shower room. On the first floor, the principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and curved walls is itself a design to behold. There is an en suite shower room (see agents note) and separate WC. Also on the first floor are two further bedrooms, one currently fitted out as a dressing room, and a bathroom. Accessed via a private courtyard is the annexe in a converted barn. Steps lead down to a sitting area, with galley kitchen, and glazed doors open to another private courtyard. On the first floor there is a double bedroom and shower room. As alluded to above, there are three delightful walled courtyard spaces. All have water features and outside lighting. There are timber garden stores and a log store. To the front of the property are two parking spaces, one with electric car charging point.

Agents notes
1/ Bayliss Yard is an unadopted lane.
2/ There is currently a lift from the kitchen, the vendors will remove, make good kitchen cabinets and re-instate the shower room if not needed.
3/ Lapsed planning to link main house to the annexe.
4/ Ornamental statues, planters with plants are excluded from the sale.

Location

Situated between Woodstock and Chipping Norton, Charlbury is an historic Cotswold market town in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a thriving community, amenities in the town include doctors, dentists, a veterinary surgery, sports hall, primary school, four public houses and a coffee shop. Excellent for commuters, Charlbury mainline station provides a regular service to London Paddington from 70 mins.

Alternatively, Oxford Parkway service to London Marylebone from 60 mins. The M40 (J9) is about 15 miles away. Charlbury is also well situated for a wide range of both state and independent schools.

Square Footage: 2,369 sq ft



Directions

Leave Oxford on the A44 northwards. Proceed through Woodstock and turn left onto the B4022 to Charlbury. On entering Charlbury at the junction known as Fiveways, proceed straight over as signed to town centre. At the T junction turn left on to Browns Lane and left again on Sheep Street. (one way street), Baylis Yard is found a short distance on the left.

Additional Info

Distances and times approximate:-
Chipping Norton 6.5 miles , M40 (J9) 15 miles, Oxford 15 miles, London 72 miles, Mainline rail - Charlbury/London Paddington from 70 minutes, Charlbury /Oxford from 18 minutes

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Underfloor heating to ground floor. Electric car charging point.

Photos taken 2018 and details prepared May 2024