Church Street, Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7

A handsome village house in a highly regarded village

Description

Hays House occupies an enviable position within the highly desirable village of Kingham, set in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Believed to have originated as an 18th century barn, the property has been sensitively adapted and extended over time to create a wonderfully balanced home that harmonises charming period character with modern day comfort.

The ground floor is arranged as a series of warm, inviting and interconnected rooms, giving the house an appealing flow and a naturally sociable feel. A porch opens into the entrance hall, from which the principal living spaces are accessed.

The sitting room is a cosy space, featuring a bay window and a wood burning stove, making it the perfect room for both relaxation and entertaining. Adjacent is the dining room, positioned at the heart of the home. Versatile in its use, this room serves beautifully as a formal dining space but also lends itself to a variety of alternative purposes.

Beyond the dining room lies the music room, an atmospheric space that benefits from French doors to the garden. A particular feature here is the spiral wine cellar, with capacity for approximately 1,000 bottles - an impressive addition. This room also provides access to the second staircase, which leads to a versatile office with a floor to ceiling window, as well as a spacious principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.

To the rear of the house is the kitchen, accessed via the dining room. Designed with practicality and charm in equal measure, it benefits from a pantry, extensive built in storage, generous worktops and a four oven electric AGA with Aga intelligent management system. There is also a double electric fan oven. Open shelving above the sink adds a decorative touch, while windows and glazed doors flood the room with natural light and open directly onto the garden and patio, creating a wonderful connection between inside and out. The central space comfortably accommodates a dining table, giving the kitchen an airy and relaxed feel.

The main staircase rises from the entrance hall to the first floor, where three bedrooms are found. All bathrooms have been renovated by the current owners. The principal bedroom is accessed separately via the second staircase above the kitchen, creating a private and peaceful wing of the house.

Away from the main house is a substantial two storey garage. The ground floor provides a double garage with generous storage space. An external staircase leads to the first floor, where there is a self contained room with an en suite shower room. This space offers excellent versatility and would work well as a fifth bedroom, home office, studio or hobby room.

Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the gardens envelop the house and have been beautifully landscaped and thoughtfully designed, providing an exceptional setting that complements the house perfectly. Expansive lawns, mature trees and well established planting create a peaceful and private setting, ideal for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation.

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly beautiful home in a superb setting - full of warmth, character, and endless potential.

Location

Kingham has long been one of the North Cotswolds most popular villages and is a thriving community with a village shop/post office, primary school, church and two highly regarded public houses, The Wild Rabbit and The Plough. The renowned Daylesford organic farm shop is 1.7 miles away whilst Soho Farmhouse Member’s Club is approximately 12 miles away.

More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Chipping Norton and Stow-on-the-Wold. Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford are within easy reach and provide a wider range of shops, leisure and cultural amenities as well as excellent independent and state schools.

Kingham Station (mainline station to London Paddington in 85 minutes) 1 mile, Daylesford Farm Shop 1.7 miles, Chipping Norton 4 miles, Soho Farmhouse 12 miles, Stow-on-the-Wold 5 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Cheltenham 23 miles.

Communication links are excellent with good access to the M5 (Junctions 10, 11 and 11a) leading to the West Country and the M40 (Junctions, 8, 9, 10 & 11) providing easy access to London, Heathrow Airport and the Midlands. Train links for the area are good with regular services to London Paddington from Kingham station from 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Naunton Downs. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester. The surrounding countryside is particularly beautiful with traditional Cotswold villages, rural walks, interesting churches and important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate.

All distances and times are approximate

Square Footage: 2,401 sq ft



Additional Info

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Electric AGA.

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