Lower High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18

A charming Grade II listed within the centre of Burford

Description

Window Box Cottage is a delightful period property with origins dating back to the sixteenth century. Located in the heart of the desirable medieval town of Burford, the grade II listed property is well presented with all the amenities of modern life.
The property has been extensively refurbished throughout creating the most beautiful property benefitting from high ceilings and open plan accommodation. Window Box Cottage is unassuming from the road, yet perfect for spacious, flexible living, ideal for purchasers looking for a weekend bolt-hole or investments.

An entrance hall leads from The High Street into the kitchen/diner, which is flooded with natural light. Attractive bespoke hand painted cabinets and an island provide plenty of storage, with an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. The feature fireplace adds character and charm to the heart of the home room, completing the perfect entertaining space.

The kitchen flows through into a spacious sitting room complete with a cast iron wood burner and French doors to the rear courtyard garden. A utility room and downstairs cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The cellar offers an additional reception room, currently used as a TV room completed with a valuated area for additional storage.

On the first floor, the period fireplaces continue with the principle bedroom which benefits from an en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor, one of which has been converted into a dressing room. The first floor is completed with a family bathroom. The second floor offers the final bedroom and family bathroom.

Outside there is a private courtyard garden which is accessed through French doors in the sitting room, complete with a water feature creating the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Location

Burford is a charming medieval town lying within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers a wide range of everyday shopping facilities, including a butcher, newsagent, post office and baker. In addition, there are boutiques, restaurants, famous coaching inns, public houses, antique shops and primary and secondary schools in the town and surrounding villages.

The larger centres of Oxford, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick are within driving distance and provide more extensive amenities and facilities. Road communications are good with access to the A40 connecting to the M40 to London, and the M5 to the west. Rail stations at Charlbury, Kingham and Oxford provide a regular service to London Paddington taking approximately 90 and 55 minutes respectively. (All distances and times are approximate.)

State and private schooling in the area is outstanding, with schools in Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kingham and Cokethorpe, along with the Oxford schools including the Dragon School, Magdalen College School and a host of others, along with Cheltenham Ladies’ College and Cheltenham Boys School in Cheltenham.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Burford, Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Naunton Downs. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester. The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events, ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival or Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring music, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals, theatrical productions.

Square Footage: 2,046 sq ft



Directions

From the High Street in Burford proceed down the hill for approximately 675 meters. The property will be found on your right hand side, situated next to the Post Office.

Additional Info

Local Authority – West Oxfordshire District Council. Telephone:

Services - mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Electric central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulars. Fibre broadband is connected.

Tenure – Freehold

Viewing – Strictly by accompanied appointment with Savills, Stow on the Wold. Telephone: .

Date of Information – Photographs taken June 2024, particulars prepared June 2024.