South Newington, Chipping Norton, OX15

Gladstone Cottage, thus named after a visit from William Gladstone when he was Prime Minister in the 1860s, is a 17th century stone cottage that has been renovated and extended to a high standard. It still retains its original charm with lovely exposed stonework, wooden beams and oak and stone flooring. It combines a cosy sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner, and spacious, open plan cooking, dining and living areas ideal for entertaining family and friends.

In addition to the 2 reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen and dining area, the downstairs space includes a full-sized bathroom, a utility room, and a generous sized home office, which could be utilised as a 5th bedroom.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, three of which include en-suite bathrooms, one with a cast iron slipper bath.

The property benefits from an environmentally sustainable and efficient Air Source Heat Pump with underfloor heating throughout the majority of the property

Outside

The property has a very pretty aspect with the large garden leading down to the River Swere. There are gravelled parking areas for plenty of vehicles, both at the top and bottom of the drive. There is a large lawned area, mature borders and shrubs and established trees. Accessed from both the dining area and main sitting room, there is a large paved and secluded west-facing terrace ideal for entertaining and dining.

Situation

South Newington is a conservation village, situated in attractive rolling North Oxfordshire countryside between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton, close to the Cotswolds. Facilities within the village include a parish church, fine-dining pub, children's play area and well-utilised village hall. Further local facilities can be found at Bloxham, just 2 miles away, including doctor and dental surgeries, public houses, post office, supermarket, petrol station and primary and secondary schools, including Bloxham School and Tudor Hall. Good transport connections include Jcts 10 and 11 of the M40 and a mainline train station from Banbury, 6 miles away, with regular services to London Marylebone in under an hour as well as to Paddington. Soho Farmhouse is approximately 6 miles from the property.