Churchfields, Stonesfield, Witney, OX29

A striking period landmark home dating from 1827 in the heart of this desirable village's Conservation Area and within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offered as an end of chain sale.

THE PROPERTY:

The Methodist Movement founded in the 1700's by a small group of Oxford students including brothers John and Charles Wesley has always been strong on the village.

This property was the original Wesleyan Chapel reputed to have been built at a cost of £150 in 1827. The new chapel (now the Methodist Church) was constructed nearby in 1866 and the original chapel used as a Sunday school for many years.

Despite its historical significance, the property is not listed allowing owners much greater scope to modify it to their requirements than is normally possible with former ecclesiastic buildings.

Below a distinctive hipped gable roof is a beautifully balanced façade with a pair of arched windows complementing stained glass fanlight above a pair of doors that leads into the impressive main reception area. This fine triple aspect, double height room has a high ceiling with two roses surrounded by deep cornicing. An ornate cast iron fireplace with neo-classical surround has been fitted with a gas coal effect fire. At the far end is a mezzanine study beneath which is a snug sitting area.

Large period bi-fold doors link this area to a sizable kitchen that is arranged around a central stone-topped island with electric hob and stainless steel hood above. There are a range of floor and wall units opposite with expansive breakfront working surfaces and an integrated dishwasher and under-counter 'fridge. The adjacent utility provides extra storage, space for an upright 'fridge/freezer and plumbing for an automatic washing machine.

The ground floor is completed by a limestone tiled hall with cloakroom off.

The upstairs accommodation radiates off a landing with the mezzanine study providing a vantage point to appreciate the sheer volume of the main reception room beneath its balustrade.

The larger of the two double bedrooms has far-reaching views across the village to undulating Cotswold countryside beyond and a delightfully quirky angled built in wardrobe. The other is also double aspect and retains a decorative (sealed) cast iron fireplace.

The bathroom has a classic white suite with enamel panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.

Although detached, the property has no garden but a paved forecourt to the front does provide off street parking - making it ideal to 'lockup and leave’ principal home that is also well suited to being a second or holiday home.

Local Authority: West Oxfordshire (Tax Band F)

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SITUATION:

Stonesfield is a thriving village set in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the Blenheim and Cornbury Estates. The excellent range of amenities include a primary school (rated as “good” in the latest Ofsted report of December 2017), well-stocked village shop, hairdresser and both an Anglican church and Methodist chapel. The village is served by an active sports and community centre as well as public transport to nearby Woodstock and Oxford. There is a mainline service from Charlbury (approximately five and a half miles away) to Oxford and London (journey times 14 and 69 minutes respectively)

An alternative service to Marylebone is available from Oxford Parkway (c 11 miles away with a journey time of about 56 minutes). The village website stonesfield.info provides further up-to-date information on community events and other items of interest.

• Oxford Airport 8.5 miles
• Chipping Norton Golf Club 10 miles
• Soho Farmhouse 11.5 miles
• M40 Junction 9 12.3 Miles (Junction 10 15.2 miles)
• Burford 14 miles