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The Malthouse The Malthouse Little Barrington, Oxfordshire Butler Sherborn, Vine House, 2 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RR The Malthouse T 01993 822325 F 01993 823742 E [email protected] A delightful, beautifully presented Grade II Listed Cotswold stone cottage www.butlersherborn.co.uk set in the heart of the sought after village of Little Barrington. This lovely cottage is very well Situation and Amenities Wet Room Fired Earth pebbled floor, under-floor heating. Spotlighting. presented and will make a perfect WC, hand basin and shower. Mileages: Burford 3 miles, Charlbury Station 12 miles, main or second home. The Oxford 23 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles. (all distances approximate) Sitting Room An attractive room with Cotswold stone leaded light Malthouse is of Ashlar Cotswold windows. Mahogany window seats, which double as storage, overlook stone construction under a Welsh The Malthouse is located in the heart of the popular village of Little the village green. Fireplace with a Charnwood log burner and stone slate tiled roof and is Grade II Listed Barrington, one of the most sought after villages in the Cotswolds. Little hearth. Oak floors with under floor heating. Three large exposed ceiling of Architectural and Historical Barrington is located in a Conservation Village in an Area of Outstanding timbers, under stairs storage cupboard, archway through to the kitchen/ interest dating back to the 18th Natural Beauty, consisting of exceptionally pretty cottages and houses breakfast room. century. The front aspect is clad in clustered around an unspoilt village green. Many of the properties Kitchen/Breakfast Room A full height ceiling with a large exposed beam wisteria, jasmine, honeysuckle and are Listed buildings. The delightful Norman church is tucked just off the and a skylight. Oak floors with under floor heating. An attractive, gloss pyracanthus with gravelled beds green and the village also has easy access to two public houses both wrapped bespoke kitchen with wooden worktops. Stainless steel sink below. Period features include leaded within walking distance or a short drive, a local cricket club and also a with extendable shower style taps. Four plate hob with oven below. light Cotswold stone mullioned useful petrol station on the A40, which has a basic shop. The nearby Features a large orange Smeg fridge/freezer. Space for table, chairs windows (including a window by town of Burford is approximately 3 miles drive away. and Welsh dresser. Part glazed back door to the garden. Staircase to Thomas Strong, master mason to Access to London is via the A40/M40, as well as a regular train first floor. Archway through to the garden room. the famed Christopher Wren), a ball finial on the gable end, window service from Charlbury, which is 12 miles away with trains to London seats and exposed ‘A’ frame timbers and beams. An attractive, wooden Garden Room A beautiful addition to this period house with double Paddington taking about 70 minutes. Burford offers an excellent range painted front door with a Cotswold stone canopy, moulded brackets glazed ceiling and doors opening out to the garden. Oak floor with of day-to-day shopping facilities including a butcher, newsagent, post and lantern light. This home has been updated to offer an attractive mix under floor heating. Exposed Cotswold stone and beam. These doors, office, baker and general store as well as two banks. In addition there of modern amenities and period features. In addition to a kitchen and designed by Apropos, can be opened fully to create a large space are good local schools, a fine parish church and numerous public bathroom renovation completed in 2011, this home features a children’s perfect for a garden party. houses, restaurants and antique shops. nursery painted to create a country caravan theme as well as a master FIRST FLOOR suite with a vaulted ceiling. Friends describe this property as a Golf is available at Burford and Wychwood, Racing at Cheltenham and ‘Jewel box’ property unlike any other in the Cotswolds. Newbury. Fishing rights available in Burford. Horse riding at Shipton- Landing A beautiful circular Cotswold stone leaded light window under-Wychwood and Shilton. Water sports available at the nearby designed by noted Cotswold mason, Thomas Strong. Oak floor. Access • Entrance Hall Cotswold Water Park. Walking in the Windrush Valley. to large loft space which is useful for storage featuring pull-down stairs. • Sitting Room Cupboard housing the washing machine and the tumble dryer. • Kitchen/Breakfast Room Accommodation Master Bedroom A full height ceiling with attractive exposed beams • Garden Room GROUND FLOOR and ‘A’ frame. Double aspect with Cotswold stone mullioned leaded • Wet Room light windows overlooking the village green and a window with leaded Entrance Hall The original malt oven dating to the 18th century remains • Master Bedroom lights and a seat overlooking the rear garden with a view across to intact creating a most unusual room with a stone sloping ceiling, the chimneys of the Barrington Park Estate. This bedroom also has • Bedroom 2 Cotswold flagstone floor, stone leaded light window with exposed a moveable ladder to reach the mezzanine which could be useful as • Family Bathroom stonework and wide sill. Large wall mounted mirror adds a sense of storage or display. Built in bookcases, oak floor. Two very modern • Enclosed Rear Garden expansiveness. New York City loft styled radiators. Bedroom 2 Cotswold stone Viewing mullioned leaded light window Please telephone Butler Sherborn, Burford Office T 01993 822325 or overlooking the village green, The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E [email protected] exposed ceiling timber. This room has been decorated to create a country caravan scene for the Directions children. Bed is available by separate From Burford roundabout take the A40 towards Cheltenham, Turn right negotiation. sign posted Little Barrington. Turn left in the village, then right, take the top lane which over looks the green. The Malthouse is half way along by Family Bathroom A large built in the tree. double slip bath with mixer tap, tiled surround and shelf, large shower rose and glass shower guard. WC, hand basin with wooden work tops with cupboards below. Large wall Approximate Gross Internal Area :- FLOORPLANZ © 2011 Dn mounted mirror. Spot lighting. Under floor heating. Pristine condition, 0845 6344080 Ref 87539 122 sq m / 1313 sq ft This illustration is for identification purposes only. Measured & drawn in newly renovated. accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale, unless stated. N Dimensions shown are to the nearest 7.5 cm / 3" & are through cupboard / Void wardrobes to wall surfaces where OUTSIDE possible or where indicated by arrow heads. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please S The rear garden is fully enclosed by Cotswold stone walls, with an check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making attractive espaliered pear tree. The professionally designed garden has any decisions reliant upon them. a raised lawn and a Cotswold stone terrace, which is ideal for outdoor Second Floor entertaining. This space has been lit to allow al fresco dining in summer. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Shared private drainage. In 2010 the Kitchen / eco-friendly waste treatment system was upgraded. Oil fired central Garden Room Breakfast Room 4.33 x 3.68 heating. Telephone (subject to BT regulations) (No tests to the suitability 4.24 x 4.12 Up 14'2 x 12'1 of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should 13'11 x 13'6 commission their own tests if required). Up FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Dn Up All other fixtures and fittings including curtains, garden ornaments and Sitting Room 4.54 x 4.24 statues are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation if Bedroom 1 14'11 x 13'11 4.54 x 4.12 required. Bedroom 2 Up 4.24 x 2.42 14'11 x 13'6 13'11 x 7'11 LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council, P O Box 9, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PY, Tel: 01285 623000 Ground Floor First Floor TAX BAND E DISCLAIMER 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 POSTCODE OX18 4TE 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. Neither Butler Sherborn nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken and particulars written: October 2011. Butler Sherborn, Vine House, 2 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RR T 01993 822325 F 01993 823742 E [email protected] www.butlersherborn.co.uk.
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