Property description
Situated in the delightful Cotswold village of Filkins, this charming period property has been sympathetically extended by the current owners and offers well-proportioned substantial accommodation throughout. Anyone looking for that classic Cotswold Cottage, set in a generous 1/3 acre of gardens and surrounded on three sides by meadows, yet just a five minute walk from the village centre, would do well to consider this property. A truly special location.
The property is discreetly located, being approached via a short single lane track, offering a tranquil setting and gravel parking for 4/5 vehicles. The entrance hall leads into a generous tiled breakfast room, adjacent to the stone-flagged kitchen with separate utility room. Beyond the kitchen is a charming snug with attractive fireplace and a dining/games area, with second fireplace and wood burner. Off the breakfast room is a very generous double aspect lounge/formal room, with beautiful stone fireplace (wood burner enabled) opening out into a conservatory, with delightful views over the main garden. In addition, off the hall is a study/5th bedroom, with attractive treble aspect windows.
The first floor offers four good-sized bedrooms, three with built-in wardrobes, with the master having an en suite (plumbed) room with shower, currently used as a home office, and a separate family bathroom.
Generous storage throughout, including loft space.
Outside, the garden, enclosed by Cotswold stone walls, wraps around the property on three sides, including west and south facing well-maintained gardens, with ample lawns, trees and borders, providing lovely views, sunsets and a wealth of birdlife. True and delightful country living. Although attached, the property does not feel it and offers a very high level of privacy. A large, Cotswold stone outbuilding is used for general storage and has potential for workshop or other use. In addition, a good-sized greenhouse supports the garden and its generous vegetable patch and strawberry beds.
AMENITIES Filkins is a truly delightful and pretty Cotswold village with a village centre containing a shop, post office, playground and its own swimming pool. In addition, the village has a well-respected Nursery School and high quality public house. The active community of around 450 are involved in many clubs and societies centred on the Village Hall and Church. The village is well-placed for 'ease of parking' shopping in Lechlade on Thames, Carterton or Witney. Moreover, beautiful Burford is close by and Oxford, Swindon, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. This village and its area of West Oxfordshire is much sought after and this property offers a rare opportunity to live in this charming and delightful, yet well connected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.