Taston, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7

DESCRIPTION
Set within the idyllic hamlet of Taston, just two miles from Charlbury and close to Chipping Norton, Firkins is a most attractive Grade II listed cottage offering exceptional charm, character and well balanced accommodation. Believed to date from the early 1800s, the property has been thoughtfully extended to create a spacious and beautifully presented family home, with an appealing blend of period features and modern convenience.

A traditional porch with original doors opens into a warm and inviting sitting room, where a handsome stone fireplace and exposed beams create a wonderfully atmospheric setting. Adjacent, the garden room enjoys an abundance of natural light, with dual aspect windows framing views across the gardens and providing an elegant transition to the additional living spaces.
The kitchen is both practical and stylish, combining classic design with contemporary fittings, including a Rangemaster oven and integrated dishwasher. Generous natural light enhances the sense of space, making this an ideal room for everyday dining and informal entertaining.

The ground floor further benefits from a delightful snug, perfectly suited as a study or quiet reading room, together with a boot room, utility room, and a cloakroom, as well as a useful side entrance—ideal for country living.
A split staircase rises to the first floor, where one side leads to a well-proportioned double bedroom with built-in storage. The other opens onto a spacious, light-filled landing, featuring beautifully crafted cupboards with handmade timber doors and ironwork. There are three additional double bedrooms, each with its own charm, complemented by a family bathroom and a separate shower room, providing flexibility for modern family life.

The grounds at Firkins are equally impressive, approached via a gated, gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to a substantial threebay garage. Above the garaging is a versatile room, complete with lighting, power and internal data cabling—an ideal space for a home office, studio or ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.

The beautifully landscaped gardens are a particular feature of the property, with sweeping lawns, paved terraces and thoughtfully planted rose borders creating a series of inviting outdoor spaces. A well-kept vegetable garden, along with dedicated areas for a greenhouse and garden shed, enhances the practicality of the setting.
Enclosed by traditional Cotswold stone walls and enjoying farreaching views across open countryside, the gardens offer an exceptional sense of privacy and tranquillity—perfect for both family living and outdoor entertaining.

SITUATION
Taston is a peaceful and highly soughtafter hamlet set amidst the rolling countryside of northwest Oxfordshire. Nearby Charlbury provides an excellent range of daytoday amenities, including shops, a medical practice, veterinary surgery and a vibrant local community. Charlbury station offers a direct rail service to London Paddington, making the area particularly appealing for commuters. The town also benefits from several well-regarded pubs, including The Bull and The Bell.
The wider area is renowned for its exceptional lifestyle offerings, with Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop & Spa, and Estelle Manor all within easy reach. The market towns of Witney and Chipping Norton offer further amenities, including supermarkets, independent retailers, cinemas, theatres, GP surgeries, dental practices and veterinary services.
The university city of Oxford is readily accessible and provides an outstanding selection of both state and independent schools, including The Dragon School, Summer Fields, Magdalen College School, St Edward’s School, Oxford High School, and Headington School. Local primary education is well served by schools in Charlbury, Enstone, Chadlington, and The Tews, while nearby independent options include Abingdon, Bloxham, Cokethorpe, Kitebrook, Radley, Tudor Hall, and Windrush Valley.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services: Oilfired heating, mains electricity and mains water. Private drainage.
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax: Band E
Grade II listed
West Oxfordshire District Council