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The Green, Longcot, SN7

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Key features

  • Charming 19th-century six-bedroom cottage with rich history and character.
  • Two cosy reception rooms with distinctive fireplaces and original features.
  • Spacious country-style kitchen with adjoining utility room and ample storage.
  • Large enclosed rear garden with entertaining areas and cottage-style borders.
  • ‘The Ark’ repurposed as a home office and storage area!
  • Set in a peaceful village with stunning open-field views and ample parking.
  • 3KW Solar Panels provide a healthy additional income!
  • Motivated Sellers - Must View!

Description

Tucked away down a peaceful private road in the idyllic village of Longcot, this enchanting six-bedroom detached cottage is brimming with character and rich history. Originally known as ‘Rest Cottage,’ this period home played a vital role in aiding the recovery of sickly children from the East End, under the care of the renowned May Hughes. Adding to its unique story, the wooden hut at the front of the property—once called ‘The Ark’—was built to provide shelter for these children during their convalescence. Today, ‘The Ark’ has been thoughtfully repurposed as a home office and storage space.

Spread across three floors, this charming cottage features two inviting reception rooms with distinctive fireplaces, a country-style kitchen with an adjoining utility room, a ground-floor shower room, six spacious bedrooms, and a stylish family bathroom. The property offers ample storage throughout and is rich in character, showcasing original beams and exposed stonework.

Externally, the property boasts a spacious enclosed rear garden, offering a delightful mix of entertaining areas and quintessential cottage-style borders. To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides ample parking, ensuring convenience alongside its undeniable appeal. The property also benefits from 3KW Solar Panels, which generate a healthy additional income via the feed-in tariff. Additionally, there is an external utility space that the current owners have used to create their delightful homemade dog treats!

Surrounded by breathtaking open fields, the setting of this remarkable residence only enhances its picturesque charm. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home, steeped in history and set within a tranquil countryside location.

Please note that the property is connected to mains gas, electricity, and water, with drainage managed via a macerating pump. Waste is directed to an underground holding tank, which automatically pumps out to the main sewer system as needed.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this gorgeous home has to offer!

Please note, this property is NOT listed.

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Longcot, a picturesque village near Faringdon in Oxfordshire, is a charming blend of history, community spirit, and rural beauty. Nestled at the foot of the Ridgeway, it boasts stunning countryside views, making it a haven for walkers and nature lovers. The village is steeped in history, with its 13th-century St. Mary’s Church standing as a timeless landmark. Once a key stop for drovers and traders, Longcot retains its quintessential English charm with its thatched cottages, welcoming pub, and close-knit community. Despite its tranquil setting, it offers easy access to Faringdon, Swindon, and Oxford, making it an ideal balance of countryside peace and modern convenience.

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About Richard James, Highworth

36 High Street, Highworth, SN6 7AQ

From our network of offices across the Swindon area in Old Town, the Town Centre, Wroughton, Shaw, Highworth, Stratton and Royal Wootton Bassett, our team is passionate about doing the best job possible for you - matching the right people with the right homes and providing a first class property management and home lettings service.

Richard James Estate Agents are proud of our professionalism and honest approach to Estate Agency and offer all of our clients whether buying or selling the best level of customer service attention to detail on every sale or purchase we can. With five computer linked offices throughout the town, we are now Swindon's largest independent Estate Agent and offer a full range of services including; sales, lettings, new homes and mortgage services.

Our Highworth office opened on 1st March and is located in on a prominent High St location in Highworth itself. Formally a coffee shop and being highly appreciated by the local community we felt it only right to keep the former business open and have integrated it within our premises, so you can pop in for a coffee, cake and an informal chat about your home anytime.

Our Local Area:

Our Highworth Office focuses on Highworth itself and its surrounding villages including; South Marston, Shrivenham, Ashbury, Castle Eaton, Fairford, Blunsdon, Lechlade and out towards Faringdon to name just a few. With other village offices within our local network we link all of Swindon's surrounding villages so wherever you are looking - we hope we can help you find what you are looking for.

Our Local Team:

The Highworth team have a wealth of experience in the property market and in all aspects of buying, selling or letting your home. The team offer an honest approach to selling, letting or buying your property and are always on hand to offer advice and assistance in the marketing of your home through to the successful completion of the sale/purchase.

Richard James & Home Finders

A representative of our Residential Lettings Department is located at each of our offices, offering a local point of contact for anyone looking for a property to rent or looking to let their property. Working closely with our Sales department we also offer an invaluable service to both long term and first time buy to let investors. With our central office based in Commercial Road offering full management of your property and manned by a large team of experienced lettings staff we offer the best support to all tenants and landlords letting you relax throughout the process. To find out more about our Lettings service please contact your local office.

Our Services:

All Richard James offices offer a service which can be tailored to your needs, from floor plans to professional photography, glossy brochures and video walkthroughs* we aim to offer a cutting edge marketing package that showcases your property to its full potential. Coupled with our dedicated sales team personally speaking to every relevant purchaser on our linked database Richard James Estate Agents believe with the right advice we will work together with you to secure a successful sale through to completion on your home. To find out more about our tailored service and what we can offer please contact your local office. *subject to additional cost

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