Causeway Cottage OLD MINSTER LOVELL • OXFORDSHIRE • OX29 0RN A charming detached period cottage, listed Grade II, in an idyllic setting overlooking the village cricket ground

Entrance hall u sitting room u kitchen/dining room study/family room u cloakroom u 3 bedrooms (1 with en suite bathroom), u family bathroom Double garage South Facing Garden In all about 0.3 acres

Burford: 6 miles, Witney: 3 miles, Oxford: 15 miles Cheltenham: 26 miles, Charlbury mainline railway station: 8 miles Charlbury to London Paddington approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (all distances and times are approximate) Directions From Oxford take the A40 Cheltenham Road. At the end of the dual carriageway, (Witney by-pass) there is a roundabout, turn right signposted for Witney (old A40). Continue along this road, before turning left into Old Minster Lovell. Cross the River Windrush and then take the next right in front of The Old Swan and Causeway Cottage is immediately on the right.

From Burford proceed east on the A40 and follow as above. Situation Old Minster Lovell is a delightful unspoilt Cotswold village, nestled in the heart of the Windrush Valley, between the busy market town of Witney and the famous Cotswold town of Burford.

The village itself has a historic church as well as the renowned Old Swan & Minster Mill Hotel. Old Minster Lovell lies within a conservation area and an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounded by open Cotswold countryside, providing a wide variety of walks along a network of footpaths and bridleways. The picturesque ruins of Minster Lovell Hall are on the banks of the River Windrush and the University City of Oxford lies only 15 miles away with its theatres, shops and many well known schools. The Cotswold town of Burford, which is steeped in history, offers a high Description class selection of reasturants, hotels, shops and other attractions. On the Causeway is a delightful period cottage situated in a lovely setting lavender beds. A paved terrace is adjacent to the cottage with climbing roses outskirts of the town is the Burford Garden Centre, renowned for its overlooking the village cricket ground and only a short walk from the River and wisteria. A mature yew provides a charming, sheltered location for an famous nursery which is popular with designers throughout the Cotswolds. Windrush. It dates from at least the 17th century and is built in stone under end of the day beverage and there is also a 6-sided summer house. Excellent everyday shopping can be found in Witney including a Waitrose a Stonesfield slate roof. store. General Remarks All the principal rooms have a southerly aspect enjoying views over There is an excellent range of schools in the area, both state and private, Services: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, oil-fired central the garden and to the cricket ground beyond. The sitting room is well including Cokethorpe School by Witney, St Hugh’s just outside Faringdon heating. proportioned, double aspect, and has an open fireplace. A small lobby off and Summerfields, The Dragon, Headington, St Edwards and The High provides a useful area as a study. The kitchen/dining room has an Aga and Local Authorities: West Oxfordshire District Council – School all in Oxford. fitted appliances including an electric oven and dishwasher. Beyond the Telephone 01993 861000 Sporting and leisure facilities are excellent, with fishing on the River kitchen is a further reception room currently used as a home office but Council Tax: Band F Windrush, golf at Chipping Norton and Burford, racing at Cheltenham, could also be a family room or formal dining room. Stratford and Newbury. iewing Strictly by appointment through Savills. On the first floor, the master bedroom is double aspect and has an en suite V : Communications are superb with Old Minster Lovell being conveniently bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Fixtures, Fittings etc: Those items mentioned in these sale placed between the M40, M5 and M4 motorways. Regular train services particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and run from Charlbury, providing a mainline link to London, Paddington. Outside furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by The property is approached by a gravelled drive which opens on to a separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the turning area in front of the detached double garage. The attractive garden selling agents. is bound by a stone wall and is principally laid to lawn with rose and IMPORTANT NOTICE Floor plans Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Gross Internal Area (approx) = 188.5 sq m / 2029 sq ft 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations Garage = 27.3 sq m / 294 sq ft or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their Total = 215.8 sq m / 2323 sq ft Garage 5.23 x 5.22 client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any For identification only. Not to scale. 17'2 x 17'2 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 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Photographs taken and brochure prepared January 2018. 18/01/19 HW

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4.25 x 1.62 13'11 x 5'4 Kitchen / Sitting Room Study Dining Room 8.20 x 4.34 5.39 x 4.27 4.26 x 4.01 26'11 x 14'3 17'8 x 14'0 14'0 x 13'2 3.21 x 1.41 Up Up 10'6 x 4'8

Savills Summertown 2.28 x 1.74 256 Banbury Road Ground Floor 7'6 x 5'9 IN Summertown Oxford OX2 7DE [email protected] 01865 339700