Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Bailgate is a beautifully presented cottage in a sought-after village, offering light-filled rooms, character features, modern kitchen, garden access, and three spacious double bedrooms.


Beautifully presented family home

Ground floor
• Bailgate is a charming cottage situated within a sought after village location.
• The sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light thanks to its dual-aspect windows and showcases charming features such as wooden flooring, exposed ceiling beams, and a striking inglenook fireplace that adds warmth and character to the space.
• Off the entrance hall is a light and spacious dining room.
• The kitchen is fitted with elegant oak wall and base units, offering generous work surface space for everyday cooking. Thoughtfully designed to meet modern needs, it includes plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher.
• A door opens directly to the rear garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
• There is also a convenient downstairs cloakroom.

First floor
• The upstairs accommodation comprises three generously sized double bedrooms, each offering comfort and versatility.
• There is a contemporary shower room that completes the upper floor layout.

Gardens and grounds
• Nestled at the rear of the property, the beautifully enclosed garden offers a private and tranquil retreat, thoughtfully landscaped with mature shrubs that add colour and character throughout the seasons.
• A charming, meandering pathway gently guides you through the greenery, leading to a delightful summer house with power and heating, perfect for use as a serene home office or creative studio.
• There is also spacious double garage and a well-equipped workshop, ideal for storage, hobbies, or practical use.

Situation
Swerford is a traditional Cotswold-edge village, ideally located between Great Tew, Banbury, and Chipping Norton. Nearby Hook Norton offers key amenities, including a GP, dentist, primary school, post office, village store, butcher, and pubs.
Chipping Norton (7 miles) covers daily needs, while Oxford, Banbury, and Stratford-upon-Avon offer wider shopping, leisure, and cultural options. The area includes excellent schools, notably an Outstanding-rated primary in Great Tew and access to top Oxford schools.
Swerford is well-connected via the M40 (Junctions 10 & 11) and rail links from Banbury (London Marylebone in 55 mins) and Charlbury (London Paddington in 75 mins).
Lifestyle highlights nearby include Soho Farmhouse (under 3 miles), Daylesford Organic, and Heythrop Park Resort Hotel, offering a perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/09/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 09/09/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty method however the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax Band E

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
Rights of way over shared driveway.
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – OX7 4AX
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