The Green, Shenington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Period cottage with extensive garden and far reaching views.

Description

Honeysuckle Cottage is situated on the edge of the highly regarded village of Shenington, enjoying an exceptional position with far-reaching views over rolling north Oxfordshire countryside. This detached period cottage combines character features with thoughtful improvements and is set within delightful gardens. It makes the ideal country bolt hole or weekend retreat, with circular walks to the door.

A charming entrance hall with parquet flooring provides access to a delightful sitting room, which is centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and historic bread oven. This triple aspect room also includes a window seat and double doors leading into the spectacular garden.

The versatile dining room offers ample space for dining and a living area and benefits from exposed beams, a wall of feature fitted shelving and under floor heating.

Situated next to the dining room is a fully fitted kitchen with a dual aspect and views down the garden. The fitted units feature oak work surfaces, as well as an electric hob and oven and a tiled floor with under floor heating. There is also a washing machine, microwave and fridge/freezer. In the corner of this room there is a door to a cloakroom, as well as a side door to the garden.

The first floor provides a generous principal bedroom with triple aspect and enviable views across the garden. There is also a spacious second bedroom, a bathroom and loft above.

The property benefits from a gated driveway offering off-street parking.

What sets Honeysuckle Cottage apart is it's extensive garden, which extends to 0.39 acres and wonderful views over rolling countryside. The landscaped gardens to the front and rear beautifully compliment the setting, creating a real oasis.

The current owners have carried out considerable landscaping to provide a wonderful terrace, perfect for dining, positioned to fully appreciate the far-reaching views, alongside well thought through cutting garden, just off the kitchen. This leads onto the main expanse of lawn bordered by extensive herbaceous borders. Beyond, the garden transitions into a wilding area, further enhancing the sense of space and outlook. This area features a stone seating area taking advantage of the spectacular view. The grounds have been thoughtfully arranged to create a series of distinct yet connected areas, ideal for both entertaining and quiet enjoyment of the setting.

A charming, traditional stone outbuilding with electricity provides versatile additional space with further potential, subject to any necessary permissions. There is also a useful separate timber shed. The property benefits from a gated driveway offering off-street parking.

Location

Shenington is a charming, north Oxfordshire village situated in attractive, rolling countryside between Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon, on the edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village comprises ancient ironstone houses, a 12th Century Church, primary school, a pub, village hall and doctors’ surgery. Shenington has a thriving community and a annual music and literature festival. There is a village shop and Post Office in Tysoe and farm shops nearby. More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are to be found in the market towns of Banbury (6 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (15.8 miles), Warwick (18.4 miles) and Leamington Spa (18.8 miles).

Communication links include access to the M40 at Banbury (7.1 miles) for the South and Gaydon (9.2 miles) for Birmingham and the North. Mainline train services from Banbury (6.4m miles) to London Marylebone (from 56 minutes).

There are a number of senior schools in the locality, and a primary school in the village. Shenington is in the Priority Area for the Warwickshire Grammar Schools at Stratford-upon-Avon (at time of print, May 2026) - King Edward VI (KES) for boys, Stratford Grammar School (for girls). Local private schools include Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys), Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham (co-ed) and Sibford. Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Sibford, Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon) and Warwick Prep.

Sporting facilities in the area include golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Feldon Valley; Soho Farmhouse private members club; Spiceball Leisure Centre and Bannatyne health club/spa. There are theatres and cinemas at Chipping Norton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford. Shenington is within reach of Silverstone and horse racing at Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There is a comprehensive local footpath and bridleway network through the surrounding countryside. Upton House and Gardens National Trust property is only 3 miles away.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,244 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, drainage and electricity.

Agents Notes:
A neighbour has right of way over driveway to access their garage. A purchaser will have to contribute to the cost of maintenance and repair and not obstruct the driveway.
The property has a right of way over a section of driveway of Stratton House.