WESTFIELD LODGE SHILTON, , , OX18 4AW WESTFIELD LODGE SHILTON • BURFORD • OXFORDSHIRE

A detached single storey property with development opportunity set in 1 acre in a superb rural location on the edge of the pretty Cotswold village of Shilton surrounded by open countryside

Burford 3 miles • 7 miles • 8 miles • Oxford 19 miles • Cheltenham 25 miles

Sitting room • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory • utility/boot room • study/double bedroom 4 • 3 double bedrooms • bathroom • wet room • cloakroom

Long private shared driveway • ample parking • mature south facing garden with adjoining paddock. In all c. 1 acre. Situation Westfield Lodge is situated on the edge of the beautiful and unspoilt Cotswold village of Shilton with a pretty ford at its centre and an excellent public house at its heart and an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways. The Cotswold town of Burford provides a range of shopping facilities, catering for most everyday requirements, with primary and secondary schools, several public houses, restaurants, Burford Garden Centre and the Cotswold Wildlife Centre. Within easy reach of Burford are a range of renowned restaurants and public houses including Daylesford Farm Shop, The Five Alls, The Plough and The Feathered Nest to name a few. For further amenities, Witney (8 miles) provides an extensive range of facilities including a cinema, M&S and Waitrose supermarket. In addition, Oxford, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all within easy reach providing the main shopping and cultural centres for the area. Access to London is via the A40 and M40 and there is a mainline railway station to Paddington at (approximately 11 miles). Schooling in the area is exceptionally good, with a range of state and private schools accessible from Shilton including Burford School, St Hugh’s and Cokethorpe.

Directions From Burford proceed up the High Street towards the A40. At the roundabout proceed straight over towards Lechlade. Take the first left into Hen ‘n’ Chick Lane, opposite the Cotswold Wildlife Park signposted to Shilton. Continue towards Shilton and take the right hand turn signposted to and Kencot, just before entering the village. The entrance to Westfield Lodge is the first on the right.

Description Built in the early 1970’s, Westfield Lodge is a single storey property offering the opportunity to develop further with planning permission granted (Application Number13/1013/P/FPEXT) for the erection of an extension to the east elevation. Approached via a shared tree lined drive, over which Westfield Lodge has a right of way, and complemented by a South facing garden and adjoining paddock, in total amounting to 1 acre, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy rural life and yet within easy access of Burford and road and rail links to London, Cheltenham and Oxford. Arranged over one floor, the accommodation has been designed to take advantage of enjoying an outlook over the garden and countryside views beyond with the main reception rooms and master bedroom opening onto the South facing garden. The generous sized reception rooms comprise a fitted kitchen/breakfast room which opens to the spacious conservatory which in turn opens to the garden. Of particular note, is the sitting room, a spacious room with sunken sitting area with wood burning stove, oak flooring and double glazing doors (running the 6 meter length of the room) opening to the garden. In addition, arranged next to the kitchen is a study/bedroom 4, a walk in larder, storage cupboard, utility room and wet room. The three double bedrooms and family bathroom are accessed from the sitting room.

Proposed plans Outside The property is approached via a long shared private driveway, over which Westfield Lodge has a right of way, leading to the entrance to Westfield Lodge and a parking area at the side of the house. The South facing garden to the rear of the house adjoins open fields and provides a lovely setting mainly laid to lawn with mature borders, shrubs and trees. Located next to the garden is the paddock.

Fixtures & Fittings Certain items may be available by separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair.

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by appointment with Penny & Sinclair.

Tenure & Possession The property is freehold and offers vacant possession on completion.

Services Mains electricity, water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating main house.

Local Authority District Council. 01993 702941

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