Church Place, Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

An excellent Grade II listed property located in one of the Cotswolds most sought after villages.

Description

With its distinctive frontage constructed of Cotswold stone, 2 Church Place is a quintessential Grade II listed, period property located in one of the Cotswolds most sought after locations. Formerly part of the village Post Office and village shop, the property offers spacious accommodation over three floors with character and period features throughout.

The front door opens into a spacious, dual aspect sitting room boosting high ceilings, exposed timbers and Cotswold stone, complete with a wood burning stove. A staircase leads to the cellar which provides additional storage. The period features continue into the dining hall, an additional entertaining space or place to work from home, enjoying views of the gardens. The vaulted kitchen/dining room offers a range of traditional cabinets and built in appliances, providing the perfect entertaining space as well as ample space for family living. French doors lead to the rear garden and a single door to the front garden.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family shower room. On the second floor is the principal suite which offers a dressing area, en suite bathroom and spacious bedroom with built- in storage. All the bedrooms benefit from shuttered windows.

Outside there is ample off street gated parking for two vehicles to the front of the property, accessed over a private lane. There are front and rear stone walled gardens, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs.

The current vendors have recently modernised the property throughout, to create an immaculately presented, spacious property which is flooded with natural light. 2 Church Place will appeal to a broad range of buyers, particularly those looking for a weekend retreat, family home or wishing to invest in a holiday property.

Location

Lower Oddington is a sought-after Cotswold village situated in a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is comprised mainly of traditional stone houses scattered along country lanes with two excellent pubs, The Fox and The Horse and Groom, and a particularly active village hall offering a range of activities and classes. Situated at the end of Church Lane is the historic 11th Century Church of St. Nicholas which holds candlelit services. The area is ideal for keen walkers with easy access to many beautiful walks through the Cotswold countryside. From the bottom of the lane you can walk or cycle through Daylesford farm on a gravel footpath to the Daylesford farm shop, Bamford Spa and the Padel courts or take a stroll through the farm to Kingham for lunch at the Kingham Plough or Wild Rabbit.

The towns of Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Cheltenham provide shopping, banking, restaurant and social activities. Trains run from Kingham station (3 miles) to London Paddington. There are superb theatres in Oxford, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Racing from Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Golf at Burford, Lyneham and Naunton Downs. The famous Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is a one-and-a-half mile country walk from the village. Soho Farmhouse is just a 15 mile drive away. There are excellent educational facilities in the area, including the Cotswold School, with further schooling in Oxford and Cheltenham.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. The village is ideally located for exploring the many attractions to be found across the region.

Square Footage: 1,811 sq ft



Directions

From Stow on the Wold take the A436 towards Chipping Norton. After about 3 miles take the right turn signposted Lower Oddington. At the triangle turn left and follow the road for approximately 230 yards where Church Place will be found on the right hand side. A gravelled lane leads from the road to 2 Church Place which is found on the right hand side behind a set of green wooden gates.

Additional Info

Tenure – Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate – EPC Rating F

Services – mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority – Cotswold District Council. Telephone . Council Tax Band – F

Date of Information – Photographs taken July 2024. Particulars prepared August 2024.