Ledwell, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Tucked away within the village, the cottage is surrounded by farmland to the north and east, making it feel wonderfully secluded. Mature gardens envelop the cottage, creating a beautiful and well-established outlook.

The charming property is built of traditional Cotswold stone under a slate roof, with extensions to either side. Internally there are a wealth of character features, including a vast stone fireplace with exposed timber beam and a wood-burning stove in the sitting room – a spacious room with windows on the northwest and southeast elevations, providing excellent natural light throughout the day. Separately, the open plan kitchen and dining room is generously proportioned and also features a wood-burning stove, excellent storage within elegant white cabinetry, with ample space for a dining table. A small seating area off the kitchen provides a relaxing snug with lovely views over the garden. The utility room provides ample space for laundry machines and access to a cloakroom with WC. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with en suite shower room and French doors leading out to the garden, which could equally be used as a further reception room or study. The three bedrooms on the first floor are all double size and enjoy pleasant views over the gardens and the surrounding village, accessed via a spacious landing. The family bathroom has both a bath and separate shower.

Lower Cottage is accessed via its own driveway which leads past a large detached outbuilding comprising a garage, two storage rooms and a tandem carport. A stepping stone path passes through a pedestrian gate to a pretty front garden, abundantly green with well-stocked borders, ornamental trees and manicured lawns. The garden wraps around the east side of the house to the rear where there is a large paved terrace and a further generous lawn, bordered by a variety of mature trees. A pretty stream meanders along the western boundary of the garden to a wooded area at the rear, while the boundary on the east is post and rail to allow unobstructed views over the adjoining countryside. Adjoining the car port there is a delightful kitchen garden.

Situated in picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, the attractive small village of Ledwell is made up of pretty stone properties. Amenities can be found in Middle Barton (1.9 miles) which has a Post Office within a village store, and a number of food establishments.

Just 2.7 miles to the west (1.5 miles as the crow flies and 30 minutes’ walk) lies Soho Farmhouse, an exclusive members' club set in 100 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside. This luxurious retreat offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern amenities, including a spa, cinema, outdoor swimming pool, and a range of dining options and complements the nearby Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, Estelle Manor and Restoration Hardware at Aynho Park.

The nearby market town of Chipping Norton offers a range of amenities, including supermarkets and schools. For more extensive retail, leisure, and cultural facilities, Banbury, Bicester, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham are easily accessible.

The area boasts a wide range of schools, including primary schools in neighbouring Great Tew and Middle Barton, and secondary schools in Chipping Norton and Bloxham. Independent preparatory schools include St John's Priory (Banbury), Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), Sibford School, as well as The Dragon School and Summer Fields in Oxford. Senior independent schools include Bloxham School, Tudor Hall (girl's school), Sibford School, Kingham Hill School, and in Oxford, St Edward's, Magdalen College, and Headington.

For leisure and sporting activities, residents can enjoy golf at Tadmarton Heath and Chipping Norton, horseracing at Cheltenham, with a theatre and boutique cinema in Chipping Norton as well as theatre venues in Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.