2 Shipton Road ascott-under-wychwood oxfordshire 2 Shipton Road Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire

Charlbury 4 miles, Burford 6 miles, Chipping Norton 6 miles, Witney 9 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Cheltenham 29 miles, Charlbury mainline station 4 miles (to London Paddington from 67 minutes - there is a limited service from Ascott-under-Wychwood station) (all distances approximate)

A spacious and versatile detached four bedroom period family house with a converted stone outbuilding, situated in a private yet central location in this sought after village in the Evenlode Valley.

• Entrance Hall • Sitting Room with wood burner • Dining/Family Room with wood burner • Living Room with wood burner • Vaulted Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility Room • Shower Room • Study • 4 Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Shower Room • Garden Room/Studio • Log Store, Garden Store, Garden Shed • Garage with storage above • Private Parking DESCRIPTION 2 Shipton Road is a stone built village house, believed to date back to the mid 18th century. It has been in the same ownership for in excess of 40 years and during that period the property has been extended and improved to create a much loved, comfortable and versatile family home; with generous storage and attractive features such as a bespoke country kitchen, stone fireplaces, stone flooring and window seats. The house is privately situated away from the road and surrounded by mature gardens, with a delightful courtyard with a southerly aspect and a separate garden room, which could easily accommodate a studio, home office or gym.

ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR The Entrance Hall is entered via a storm porch, with doors to the Shower Room and to the spacious Dining/Family Room. This is very much the heart of the house with ample space to accommodate a dining table and a seating area with a stone fireplace and a wood burning stove. An opening leads through to the splendid vaulted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, which is fitted with a bespoke range of cherry wood units above and below an oak worktop; with inset double butler’s sink, integrated drainer and integrated dishwasher. There is also a bespoke oak larder cupboard, a fridge/freezer and a range style cooker. A door leads to the Utility Room, with fitted cupboards, space for laundry appliances and a door to the rear. The Sitting Room, also with a stone fireplace and wood burning stove, is quietly situated to the side of the dining/family room and is ideally suited to use as a ground floor bedroom or child’s playroom. The Living Room is light and sunny, with windows to the front and rear aspect, French doors opening to the courtyard and an internal window and glazed door to the dining/family room. Another stone fireplace with a wood burning stove ensures that all of the reception rooms are warm and welcoming. Beyond the living room a small hall gives access to the second staircase and the study (currently used as a store room) FIRST FLOOR SITUATION Good regional theatres are available in Oxford and the world famous RSC The first floor accommodation is situated within the two wings of the Ascott-under-Wychwood is an attractive residential village, on the edge of the at Stratford upon Avon, with the local theatre at Chipping Norton offering house, accessed by two separate staircases yet interconnected. It provides Cotswolds and is in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Evenlode cinema nights and various workshops for children, as well as a variety of three generous double bedrooms and a single bedroom (currently fitted as Valley. The village has a parish church, village hall with lots of clubs & productions. Primary schools are nearby in Leafield and Shipton-under- a study), as well as a family bathroom and a shower room. The bedrooms cinema nights, small preparatory school, angling, cricket & football clubs, Wychwood, both highly regarded with ‘good’ Ofsted ratings, as is Burford with windows to the rear of the property have countryside views. A deep a thriving community shop and The Swan, a pub with rooms and excellent School at secondary level. There are many excellent private schools within storage loft is situated above the hall and ground floor shower room, food. It is well placed for Burford and Chipping Norton (both about 6 easy reach, including the Windrush Valley Preparatory School,which is in accessed from the first floor landing. miles), with Witney (9 miles) providing comprehensive amenities including a the village and was recently ranked in the top 50 independent preparatory cinema complex. schools in England by the Sunday Times. OUTSIDE Communications are excellent with the A40 providing fast access to Oxford The property is approached via a driveway, which is situated between SERVICES and the M40 and also to the west to Cheltenham and the M5. There are Station Place and The Swan and provides parking for four vehicles and Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity. Gas fired central heating. Electric good train services from Charlbury Station to London Paddington (average access to the stone Garage. This has power and light and steps to a storage heating in the garden room and rear hall. Fibre broadband is available in journey 83 minutes) and Oxford Parkway to Marylebone (57 minutes). A loft. From the driveway a gate opens into the gardens, which surround the village. No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and limited service runs from Ascott-under-Wychwood station. Sporting facilities the property. The area to the front and side is laid to lawn with various intending purchasers should commission their own tests (if required). within easy reach include annual horse eventing in the village, a league tennis herbaceous beds and several mature trees, including a fine Oak. An inset club at Shipton-under-Wychwood, golf at The Wychwood (Lyneham, paved path leads to the front door, with a further path leading to the side 2 miles) and Burford. The surrounding countryside provides wonderful and around to the courtyard garden. This is partially laid to lawn and is country walks and riding along with shooting and fishing in the vicinity. both sheltered and sunny with a wisteria trained against the house. The large Log Store is situated to one side and the Garden Room to the other. This is light and sunny and would lend itself to a variety of uses. At the time of conversion water and drainage were laid to be easily accessible, should they be required in the future. The path continues around to the rear garden, with a large vegetable plot and fruit trees. The lawn continues around to the side of the property with a Stone Store and a Timber Storage Shed towards the rear.

The garden of the property is adjacent to the garden of The Swan, a fine dining pub, with a high stone wall forming the boundary. The rear boundary is adjacent to the railway line, with trains currently running once an hour.

The pedestrian gateway within the courtyard wall provides access to the right of way enjoyed by the property through the front garden of adjacent Grange Cottage. Garden Store Utility 2.00 x 3.00m 1.808 x 2.00m00 6'7'' x 9'10'' 5'11'' x 6'7''

Kitchen/Breakfast Roomoom Garden Room Living Room 2.97 x 6.72m 4.64 x 3.60m 6.72 x 3.82m 9'9'' x 22'1'' 15'3'' x 11'10'' 22'1'' x 12'6''

Office/Store Dining/Family Room 1.77 x 2.37m 3.83 x 6.60m 5'10'' x 7'9'' 12'7'' x 21'8''

2 Shipton Road Ascott-Under-Wychwood 0X7 6AY

Approximate Total Area: 265.3 m² ... 2855 ft²

All measurements are approximate and for display purposes only

Sitting Room 3.92 x 3.25m 12'10'' x 10'8'' Log Store 4.82 x 2.44m 15'10'' x 8'0''

GarageGarr 1st Floor Storage (Restricted Height) 3.75 x 5.66m 12'4'' x 18'7''

Bedroom 4 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 W N 2.07 x 2.70m 4.15 x 3.80m 4.06 x 3.23m 6'10'' x 8'10'' 13'7'' x 12'5'' 13'4'' x 10'7''

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Energy Efficiency Rating Garage B B 3.75 x 7.12m 12'4'' x 23'4''

Bedroom 3 4.10 x 3.32m 13'5'' x 10'11'' FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. Other fixtures and fittings are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

LOCAL AUTHORITY West Oxfordshire District Council, Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire. T 01993 861000 W westoxon.gov.uk

COUNCIL TAX Band F

VIEWINGS Please telephone Butler Sherborn, Burford Office T 01993 825733 or The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E [email protected]

DIRECTIONS (POSTCODE OX7 6AY) From Burford take the A361 north towards Chipping Norton, crossing the bridge at the bottom of the hill and turning right at the roundabout. After approximately 2.5 miles turn right, signposted Charlbury. After approximately 2.7 miles turn left to Ascott-under-Wychwood. Drive into the village, passing a small green on your left. Continue straight on, turning left immediately before the level crossing into Shipton Road. The entrance to the property will be found on the right, immediately after the terrace of recently built cottages and before reaching The Swan car park.

DISCLAIMER 1. These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. 2. Neither Butler Sherborn LLP, nor the seller, accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners, nor any employees of Butler Sherborn LLP have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 3. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 4. Please discuss with us Butler Sherborn, Burford office: any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. 5. Please note that in line with Money Laundering Regulations potential purchasers will be 2 Lower High Street, Burford required to provide proof of identification documents no later than where a purchaser’s offer is informally accepted by the seller. Oxfordshire OX18 4RR Photographs taken: July 2020. Particulars written: July 2020. T 01993 822325 E [email protected] www.butlersherborn.co.uk