Middle Street, Ilmington, Shipston-On-Stour

A hidden gem—combining timeless character with modern comfort. GIA 1253 sqft.

•Hallway & WC
•Generous Living Room
•Dining Kitchen
•Two Double Bedrooms
•Bathroom & En-suite
•Charming Enclosed Courtyard Garden
•Single Garage & Parking
•Delightful Setting
•No Upward Chain
•Video Tour Online

The Property -

Tucked away in a peaceful backwater in the very heart of the sought-after village of Ilmington, Forge Cottage is a beautifully characterful stone-built home that effortlessly blends charm, comfort, and practicality.

Step through the private, enclosed courtyard and into a welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a convenient cloakroom. From here, the home unfolds into a truly delightful living space. The generously proportioned sitting room is rich in period character, featuring exposed beams, an impressive inglenook fireplace with open hearth, and dual-aspect windows that bathe the room in natural light. Stairs rise gracefully from this space to the first floor, enhancing the cottage’s inviting, traditional feel.

The kitchen diner is equally appealing—spacious and thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A range of solid wood-fronted units is complemented by contrasting work surfaces, while integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, oven, hob, and extractor. There is also provision for a washing machine. With exposed beams overhead and ample space for a dining table and chairs, this room forms the true heart of the home, with a glazed door opening directly onto the courtyard.

Upstairs, a central landing leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a principal bathroom. The main bedroom enjoys the added luxury of a dedicated dressing area with built-in wardrobe and a private en-suite bathroom, offering a peaceful retreat at the end of the day.

Outside, the property continues to impress. An enclosed courtyard garden wraps around two sides of the cottage, providing a secluded and low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. In addition, there is a single garage with parking in front, adding further convenience.

Outside, the property continues to impress. An enclosed courtyard garden wraps around two sides of the cottage, providing a secluded and low-maintenance outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. In addition, there is a single garage with parking in front, adding further convenience.

Forge Cottage is a hidden gem—combining timeless character with modern comfort, all within one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable village locations.

The Location -

Shipston-on-Stour is a charming Market Town, within five miles of the Northern Cotswold escarpment and easy driving distance of Stratford upon Avon, Banbury, Warwick and the M40, Coventry and Birmingham.

There are main line rail stations at Banbury providing service to London Marylebone and Moreton in Marsh providing service to London Paddington. The M40 has access points at Banbury (12 miles) and Gaydon (10 miles). Surrounding countryside is delightful undulating Warwickshire pastureland. Shipston-on-Stour has many and varied facilities and amenities including primary and secondary schools, library, community hospital, medical centre, recreational facilities together with good local shopping.

General Information - Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.

Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.

Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that this is confirmed by the purchaser at the point of offer.

Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Services: Water, electricity and drainage are understood to be connected to the property. Oil Fired Central Heating

Local Authority: Stratford-upon-Avon District Council Band E.

In line with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 we are duty bound to carry out due diligence on all of our clients to confirm their identity. Rather than traditional methods in which you would have to produce multiple utility bills and a photographic ID we use an electronic verification system. This system allows us to verify you from basic details using electronic data, however it is not a credit check of any kind so will have no effect on you or your credit history. You understand that we will undertake a search with Experian for the purposes of verifying your identity. To do so Experian may check the details you supply against any particulars on any database (public or otherwise) to which they have access. They may also use your details in the future to assist other companies for verification purposes. A record of the search will be retained.

To complete our quality service, VaughanReynolds is pleased to offer the following:-

Free Valuation: Please contact the office on to make an appointment.

VaughanReynolds Conveyancing: Very competitive fixed price rates agreed with our panel of local experienced and respected Solicitors. Please contact this office for further details.

Mortgages: We can offer you free tailored mortgage and insurance advice, with the added peace of mind that you are being supported by professional industry experts, throughout the whole process. Immediate Mortgage Solutions offer a comprehensive, whole of market mortgage service, with no fees and no obligation. Please call Daniel Quinn on or contact by e-mail, .

Walcote - Walcote is a small village in Warwickshire, lying just one mile south of the Ancient Roman market town of Alcester. Alcester has grown in both size and popularity in recent years, offering excellent shopping, recreational facilities and good schools, including Alcester Grammar School, and being surrounded by delightful Warwickshire countryside. Both Alcester town and nearby Stratford upon Avon fully retain their original character, with many fine historic buildings and places to visit. A further benefit is the proximity to other Midland centres such as Birmingham, Worcester, Evesham and Warwick, further expanding on the countless amenities available.