The Green, Bledington, Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, OX7

A characterful Grade II-listed five-bedroom house with separate two-bedroom cottage in the heart of picturesque Bledington

Description

Overlooking Bledington’s charming village green and just moments from the highly regarded village pub, Beckley House is a beautifully appointed character home set within attractive landscaped gardens. The house is Grade II listed and offers a wealth of period features from the 18th and 19th centuries, including grand fireplaces, exposed stone, beam detailing and sash windows with the original shutters. A recent renovation has included a new kitchen and modern bathrooms, with the interiors presented in a stylish and traditional way that complements the age and setting of the house. The house also benefits from underfloor heating.

The main house is a substantial home of more than 3100 sq ft and accommodation over three floors, including six double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, with generous living spaces that are well suited to both entertaining at home and relaxed time as a family. The drawing room and garden room are both an excellent size and there is a separate kitchen and utility room with built-in appliances.

Separate to the main house there is a self-contained two-bedroom cottage which is equally well presented and suited to an au pair, live-in staff or visiting guests. From both properties, views look out over neighbouring fields and the charming surrounding streets of Bledington. Exclusive use of a recently refurbished hard surface tennis court in an adjoining field is included in the tenancy.

The house is approached via a private entrance leading to a large gravelled outside space which incorporates parking for both the main house and annexe and a low-maintenance garden featuring landscaped hedging, space for garden furniture and a private walled area for the cottage. Attached to the main house there are three storage areas within former stables.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Please note the cottage has a separate council tax band: C

Location

Located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, centred around an idyllic village green, with children's swings, pub and a stream running through it. The village is mainly comprised of fine Cotswold stone properties. It enjoys a wonderful community spirit having a village hall, a parish church dating from the Norman period and primary school. There is a popular community shop and cafe and a renowned award-winning pub, The Kings Head, which is situated on the green.

In addition to the local schools in Kingham and Bledington, there are a number of private schools including those in Kitebrook, Cheltenham and Oxford and the well-known Cotswold School. Day-to-day amenities can be found at Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Chipping Norton with a wider selection at Cheltenham and Oxford. The renowned Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and newly opened health and fitness destination, The Club by Bamford, is just three miles away with Soho Farmhouse a 13-mile drive.

Kingham railway station is one mile from Bledington and provides rail links to Oxford and London Paddington and there is also access to the national motorway network via the A40 leading to the M40 Junction 8 and the M5 Junction 11A. Leisure facilities in the area include racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon and golf at nearby Lyneham. The surrounding countryside provides wonderful walking and riding along a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways.

Square Footage: 4,766 sq ft



Directions

From Stow-on-the-Wold take the A436 signposted to Chipping Norton. After about half a mile turn right, signposted to Kingham, on the B4450. Follow this lane into Bledington. Drive past the village green and bear right onto Church Street. The turning to Beckley House will be seen on the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £3,576.92 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £21,461.54 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 24 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance