Owlets End, Barton B50 4ND

Tucked away within Owlets End, this attractive end-of-terrace cottage enjoys a peaceful position in the riverside hamlet of Barton, with open countryside immediately beyond and Welford-on-Avon, Bidford-on-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon all within easy reach.

The current owners have created a stylish yet wonderfully comfortable home, with generous and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors. Inside, the rooms feel warm and inviting, while outside the beautifully planted private garden makes the most of the peaceful rural setting.

A gravel driveway leads into the attractive courtyard, where the cottage sits within a small collection of characterful homes. The entrance hall gives a welcoming first impression, with timber flooring, useful storage and practical space for coats and shoes, with the staircase rising through the house.

The sitting room (19'9" x 12'2" / 6.01m x 3.71m) is a generous and inviting space, with a feature fireplace creating a natural focal point and extensive built-in shelving and cupboards adding both character and practicality. Recessed lighting and a soft, neutral palette give the room a calm and welcoming feel, while full-width bi-fold doors open across the end of the room onto the garden, flooding the space with natural light and creating a wonderful flow between the house and garden.

The kitchen/dining room (12'5" x 11'5" / 3.79m x 3.49m) has a warm, characterful feel, with painted cabinetry, timber work surfaces, a Rangemaster with 5 ring gas hob a gas oven and smaller electric fan oven and a Belfast-style sink. Timber flooring runs throughout, while the dining area provides plenty of room for a good-sized table.

A large window above the sink brings in plenty of natural light and looks out towards the garden, while a glazed door opens directly outside.

Whilst there is no downstairs cloakroom, there is plenty of scope to put one in.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, including the principal bedroom.

The principal bedroom (14'1" x 12'8" / 4.29m x 3.85m) is a generous double room with fitted storage and its own en-suite shower room.

The en-suite is finished in a smart, contemporary style, with panelled walls, a vanity unit, WC and enclosed shower, while timber flooring ties in nicely with the warm character seen elsewhere in the house.

The second bedroom (9'11" x 9'8" / 3.02m x 2.95m) is another comfortable room, with built-in cupboards cleverly incorporated into the shape of the room, giving it both character and practical storage.

The family bathroom is finished in a bold, stylish scheme, with a panelled bath, vanity basin, WC and timber flooring. 

The second floor adds another layer of flexibility to the house, with two further attic rooms and an additional shower room, creating excellent space for guests, older children or anyone working from home.

One of the rooms is currently arranged as a bright office/study (9'10" x 9'5" / 2.99m x 2.87m), with a wide window bringing in plenty of natural light and lovely views across the surrounding countryside.

The further attic bedroom (15'4" x 8'11" / 4.68m x 2.73m) accessed through the wonderfully quirky concealed secret door, is another versatile space and could work equally well for guests, older children or additional home working.

A separate shower room on this level is a particularly useful addition, with a generous glazed shower enclosure, vanity basin and WC, meaning guests or family using the top floor can be very comfortably accommodated.

Outside, the rear garden is a real highlight of the property. It has been thoughtfully planted to create a wonderfully established, colourful and private space, with mature shrubs, climbing plants, plum and cherry trees and flowering borders giving it plenty of character.

There are several different areas to sit and enjoy the garden, including a sheltered seating area surrounded by planting, making it a lovely place for morning coffee, summer evenings or simply watching the birds.

The property also benefits from a generously sized single garage with storage above, where the sellers have boarded out the eaves to create a loft, with loft ladder for access.

Services: Mains electricity and water. The property is not connected to mains drainage and instead shares a Klargester sewage treatment plant with nine other households, located off the courtyard. The servicing, insurance and emptying of the treatment plant are covered by a small monthly service charge paid into a joint bank account, which also contributes towards maintenance of the courtyard. Further information can be provided on request.

The Location

Barton is a small riverside village with a strong rural feel, yet it is within easy reach of Stratford-upon-Avon and well placed for the surrounding villages and everyday amenities.

There are walks and cycling routes straight from the village, with the River Avon and surrounding countryside close by. Barton also has its own village pub, while nearby Welford-on-Avon and Bidford-on-Avon offer a wider choice of pubs, cafés, shops and local services.

Stratford-upon-Avon is conveniently accessible, providing an extensive choice of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and cultural attractions, as well as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Welford-on-Avon, Bidford-on-Avon and Alcester are also close at hand, with the north Cotswolds easily reached.

For families, there are primary schools in Welford-on-Avon, Bidford-on-Avon and Temple Grafton, together with an excellent choice of secondary education in Stratford-upon-Avon, including King Edward VI School, Stratford Girls’ Grammar School and Stratford-upon-Avon School. A school bus route also runs from Barton towards Stratford.

For commuters, there are good road links towards Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Birmingham and the wider Midlands, with access to the A46, A435 and motorway network. Rail services are available from Stratford-upon-Avon and Honeybourne, with onward connections towards Birmingham, Oxford and London.