Manor Farm Cottages, Taynton, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18

A beautifully presented semi-detached Cotswold conversion blending character & modern comfort, tucked away in the heart of Taynton

Converted in the early 1980s from former stables and pigsties belonging to the original Manor Farm, 2 Manor Farm Cottages is an attractive period home forming part of a small and characterful courtyard setting. Approached via a private gravel drive, serving just a handful of neighbouring properties, the property sits peacefully behind the historic Manor Farmhouse and enjoys a particularly peaceful and discreet position.
The property has been comprehensively refurbished by the current owner since 2002 and has been carefully maintained throughout, with the principal reception rooms and kitchen recently redecorated (2025). In 2012, the kitchen was extended to create a generous and sociable space, well suited to modern living.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors. A welcoming dining room with tiled flooring and useful storage beneath the stairs leads to the principal reception rooms. The sitting room is both elegant and comfortable, centred on an inset fireplace with folding glass screen set above a Cotswold stone raised hearth. Bespoke built-in bookcases with integrated lighting and storage flank the chimney breast, and French doors open to the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with painted Shaker-style cabinetry, complemented by black polished granite work surfaces. A comprehensive range of integrated appliances includes Neff double ovens and microwave, a Smeg gas hob with extractor over and Miele dishwasher, together with a stainless-steel sink and recently installed Quooker tap providing boiling and filtered water. The space is both practical and inviting, with tiled flooring and direct access to the terrace. A well-appointed cloakroom/utility room provides additional storage, a Belfast sink and space for laundry appliances.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, integrated dressing table and generous storage. A well-appointed family bathroom features quality fittings and a full-sized bath with overhead shower. Also on this level is a study and a versatile adjoining room currently arranged as a further office and guest space, offering flexibility for modern working or visiting family. The second floor forms an impressive double bedroom suite occupying the entire top floor, complete with en suite bathroom and useful eaves storage.
Externally, the property enjoys a beautifully maintained front garden boarded by low Cotswold stone walling. The garden is exceptionally private owing to the discreet drive location and limited passing traffic. Well-established planting includes mature wisteria across the front elevation, shaped topiary, climbing clematis and a variety of seasonal bulbs and flowering shrubs, creating colour and interest throughout the year.
An outbuilding offers versatile workshop and storage space, complemented by a gravelled parking area for two vehicles.
Overall, 2 Manor Farm Cottages offers an opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully updated and beautifully maintained period home within a charming and tranquil setting in the heart of Taynton.

Considered one of the most unspoilt villages in the Cotswolds, Taynton is beautifully positioned within the Windrush valley, surrounded by rolling countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village offers a peaceful and private setting, characterised by attractive period homes and a strong sense of community. The historic market town of Burford, known as the Gateway to the Cotswolds, lies just a short distance away and provides a charming high street, local schools, independent shops, public houses and everyday amenities. Despite its idyllic rural setting, Taynton is well connected via the A40, with Oxford, Cheltenham and London accessible by road and rail, including regular services from Charlbury to London Paddington. Taynton combines timeless Cotswold charm with exceptional accessibility in one of Oxfordshire’s most desirable locations.