High Street, Westcott, HP18

Lana Lawson Introduces... A Charming Two-Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage, Brimming with British Charm and Original Characteristics, Featuring a South Facing Landscaped Oasis of a Garden. Thoughtfully Enhanced over the Years for a Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living Experience, Situated in the Desirable and Picturesque Village of Westcott, Conveniently Positioned within easy Access to Bicester Village and London. **Please See Video Tour **

Entrance Hall | Kitchen Diner | Lounge | Two Bedrooms | Modern Bathroom | South Facing Mature Gardens | Outdoor Entertaining Area | Storage Sheds | Driveway for 2 Cars | Countryside Walks | Catchment for Waddesdon Schools

THE HOME IN MORE DETAIL:

This delightful residence showcases numerous original features, such as exposed beams, ledged doors, solid wood flooring, and an original fireplace surround. These historical elements harmoniously merge with modern enhancements that have been added over the years. You'll find a high-spec kitchen, a contemporary bathroom, charming garden sheds, beautifully landscaped gardens, and driveway parking for two cars, creating a living space that is both characterful and modern.

THE ACCOMMODATION:

As you step into this delightful cottage, you are greeted by a charming front porch that leads into a contemporary kitchen, which still showcases the original beams and is bathed in natural light filtering through the leaded windows. Transitioning into the stylish lounge, you will find characterful elements such as an exposed brick bookcase, open beams, and an oak fire surround. This space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience throughout the year, enhanced by modern touches like contemporary wall lighting. It creates a cosy area for relaxing evenings by the fire, should you choose to restore it, or a warm afternoon in the reading nook with double aspect views. The abundant light fosters a spacious atmosphere, while still providing a snug ambiance as twilight approaches.

Ascending to the top floor, you are welcomed by light cascading down the wooden staircase, leading you to two double bedrooms that overlook the gardens and feature built-in wardrobes. Across the elegant hardwood flooring, you find the family bathroom, which exudes sophistication with its modern fixtures. This level also includes access to an airing cupboard and a boarded loft space. Returning downstairs to the lounge, double doors open up to the garden sanctuary, a stunning highlight for outdoor living.

OUTSIDE:

The south-facing garden is a serene sanctuary, worthy of a magazine cover or an award-winning landscape feature. It's enveloped by hazel hedged fencing, with potted bamboo adding an exotic touch, and tall cypress trees standing majestically. Pink roses bloom vibrantly, and an apple tree complements the collection of seasonal plants, including Sedum, Alums, and penstemons, among others, creating a tapestry of colours and textures.

A raised patio offers direct access to the kitchen, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living—ideal for entertaining family and friends. Spanning the verdant lawn is a charming nook, perfect for basking in the sun or enjoying a cosy evening by the fire. The elegantly crafted storage sheds—designed for DIY enthusiasts or to accommodate stylish outdoor furniture—there's also access to a private gravel driveway, spacious enough for two cars.

Countryside walks on your doorstep: just a stones throw away from wonderful rural walks up Lodge Hill to Waddesdon and in a different direction towards Ashendon and Brill through the surrounding countryside.

If you seek a spacious and serene period home brimming with character and allure in a countryside setting, this picturesque cottage in Westcott is the perfect choice.

SITUATION AND SCHOOLING:

Westcott is a small village with a combination of modern and period properties, the archaeology in the area suggests that there may well have been a larger medieval settlement here than the modern day village.

Named in the Domesday Book as part of the ancient Bernwood Forest Westcott lies in the Parish of the larger village of Waddesdon and sits at the foot of Lodge Hill and the Rothschild mansion, Waddesdon Manor, with beautiful country walks in all directions. There is a cricket club, deli/cafe and small shop on the former M.O.D site, said site being now the venture park and home to a number of businesses.

Aylesbury is some 6 miles with a train service to Marylebone in 55 mins and Bicester (10 miles) also has a train service to Marylebone which takes around an hour. There is however a station at Haddenham (9 miles), Haddenham & Thame Parkway, that has frequent trains to London, the fast train arriving in Marylebone is 36 minutes. 

The market town of Thame is approximately 10 miles with the M40 just beyond. 

Oxford is approximately 24 miles distant and Milton Keynes 22 miles. 

Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station: 4.3 miles

Haddenham & Thame Parkway: 5.3 miles
Aylesbury Town approx: 6.5 miles 
Bicester Village: 10 miles

Westcott Church of England School: 0.1 miles

Waddesdon Village Primary School: 1 miles

Waddesdon Church of England Secondary School: 2 miles

AGENTS NOTES:

***All viewings will be conducted by Lana Lawson, please quote REF LL0553 when you enquire***

Council Tax Band is C

The property is serviced by Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewage. 

Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only. While every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon, and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floor plan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property

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As a buyer, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks before your offer can be formally accepted.