Akemans WIDFORD, BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 4DU Akemans WIDFORD, BURFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX18 4DU

Home , Burford, Charlbury, Swinbrook, West Oxfordshire, Witney

With full River Windrush frontage, live the dream

Burford 2.6 miles, Charlbury 9.7 miles (London Paddington from 1hr 16 mins), Witney 7 miles, Oxford 19 miles (distances & times approximate)

Entrance hall • First floor sitting room Dining room • Kitchen • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Attached store/utility room

Terraces • gardens • meadow

In all about 1.56 acres

Savills Summertown 256 Banbury Road Summertown Oxford OX2 7DE [email protected] 01865 339700 Situation u Situated in the Cotswolds, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the River Windrush, the hamlet of Widford lies about 2.6 miles east of Burford and 19 miles to the west of Oxford. u In the civil parish of Widford and Swinbrook, the village was formerly an important medieval settlement. St Oswolds Church dates to the 13th century. u Just a mile down river neighbouring Swinbrook has a public house, The Swan Inn, a church and cricket club. Everyday amenities are close by at Burford and the market town of Witney. More extensive facilities are found in Oxford and Cheltenham. u Charlbury Station is 9 miles away (London/Paddington about 75 mins). Alternatively Oxford Parkway is 17 miles away (London Marylebone about 55 mins). u There is a good choice of state and independent schools in the area including primary schools in Burford and Leafield; state secondary in Burford and Witney. Local independent schools include St Hughs, Cokethorpe and the well regarded schools in Oxford. Directions Head west on the A40 from Oxford (signed Cheltenham) passing Witney and Minster Lovell. A short distance after the sign to Asthal and Worsham take the right turn to Swinbrook. At the cross roads at Swinbrook cricket club turn left to Widford. Akemans is the first house on the right next to the Mill House. Description u Situated at the edge of the hamlet, Akemans enjoys extensive river frontage. u Constructed of stone beneath a Stonesfield slate roof, the property was converted and extended from a cowshed in the 1970’s by the current owners. So ahead of its time, the ingenious modern design featured in the first ever edition of Interiors Magazine in December 1981. u Character and original features abound and include vaulted ceiling to dining hall which is galleried to the sitting room above. There are exposed timbers, exposed stone walls and floor to ceiling glazed walls with views to the river. u There is a bedroom with feature arch window, never before was the expression ‘room with a view’ so apt! u The kitchen, with ingeniously designed light well, again has floor to ceiling windows with views to the river. u The sitting room is unconventionally, but understandably, on the first floor. With a wood burning stove for cosy winter evenings, it enjoys the most stunning views of the river and with French doors leading out to a balcony it is designed to optimise enjoyment of the location. u A first floor bedroom enjoys equally stunning views. There are two further bedrooms and two bathrooms. u Outside there is an attached store currently used as a utility room. u Akemans is accessed from the lane with right of way to the property and the wrought iron pedestrian gate. u The property has been designed to enjoy the river with terraces leading to steps descending to vantage points of the river. u To the side of the property is a large meadow in the bend of the river which extends to about 1.4 acres. u Akemans is unique in every sense of the word. In need of modernisation, it offers a once in a life time opportunity to enjoy a nature lovers haven.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired boiler. Shared private drainage.

Local Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council

Tenure: Freehold Photographs taken and brochure prepared May 2019 Gross Internal Area (approx) 157.5 sq m / 1695 sq ft (Excluding Void)

Dn Utility = 6.3 sq m / 68 sq ft Total = 163.8 sq m / 1763 sq ft

Sitting Room For identification only. Not to scale. Void 6.88 x 4.20 22'7 x 13'9

Energy Efficiency Rating

Roof Dn Terrace N Bedroom 1 4.40 x 4.35 14'5 x 14'3

First Floor Area = 51.6 sq m / 555 sq ft

Bedroom 4 Dining Room Bedroom 3 3.69 x 2.21 Kitchen 4.20 x 3.63 4.20 x 2.89 Utility 12'1 x 7'3 4.20 x 3.89 13'9 x 11'11 Up 13'9 x 9'6 13'9 x 12'9 Hall

r Area : 1.41 acres (0.57 ha) Up IN Covered h

Walkway us

n Bedroom 2 Dn 4.35 x 3.41 r Wi ve

14'3 x 11'2 Ri

Area : 0.15 acres (0.06 ha)

Akemans Ground Floor

Area = 105.9 sq m / 1140 sq ft Mill House Parlours Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential)

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19/06/21 NQ.