A beautifully renovated and superbly presented stone-built cottage and detached barn annexe, dating back to the 17th century, both dwellings have been extensively refurbished to an exceptionally high standard, with secluded cottage gardens and ample driveway, the whole enjoying a prominent location in the heart of Old Garsington. SITUATION Glebe Cottage is situated in the heart of the old part of Garsington which lies approximately six miles to the south east of Oxford. The village has good local amenities including a public house, a village hall, school and sports club. Further shopping and recreational facilities are available in Oxford. There are many footpaths and bridleways locally to appreciate the surrounding countryside.

There is a good primary school in the village, with a further selection of independent schools in Oxford and Abingdon. Communications in the area are good; the M40 and A34 are both within easy reach. Oxford mainline station gives access to London Paddington and Chiltern Railways from Haddenham Parkway provides a fast train service to London Marylebone. From nearby Thornhill park and ride there also runs a 24 hour coach service to London, and further services to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

 

DESCRIPTION Glebe Cottage is approached through an attractive set of wooden gates leading onto an embossed paved driveway, which also provides access to the substantial detached annexe, the whole dating back to 1690. The property and the detached annexe have undergone an extensive refurbishment programme by the current owners, creating a fine blend of traditional and contemporary features, with a high-specification deVOL kitchen and "Waverley" bathroom suite, complemented by exposed vertical and horizontal beams, exposed stone and brick walling and an impressive Inglenook fireplace.

The high-quality refitted deVOL, "bespoke" kitchen is finished to the highest standard, with marble work surfaces, handmade oak wall and base units and Belfast sink unit with mixer tap. The kitchen is further complemented by yorkstone flooring, exposed ceiling beams, contemporary vertical radiator, space for double cooker/oven, space for upright fridge freezer and freestanding island with oak work surface, storage and breakfast bar.

Open-plan to the kitchen area, is the impressive dining room, with fully-vaulted ceiling, exposed A-frame beams with incredible detailing and pretty window seat, leading through to a rear hallway, with handmade dresser unit with base cupboard housing plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and an attractive stable door to the cottage gardens.

Of particular note, is the elegant sitting room, with its striking Inglenook fireplace with large cast-iron wood burner, slate hearth and original bread oven with internal lighting, as well as recently fitted solid ash wooden flooring throughout. To the left-hand side of the chimney breast, is a "bespoke" handmade base cupboard, ideal for a TV or sound system, exposed painted ceiling beams and exposed brickwork to far-end wall and an attractive oak room divider. Also, via the rear hallway, is a very useful study/playroom, providing a number of uses.

To the first floor, there are two spacious and elegant double bedrooms, both with pretty window seats, with the master bedroom having planning consent to convert the large walk-in wardrobe area into an en-suite shower room. The beautifully presented "Waverley" vintage-style family bathroom, comprises of a low-level wc, pedestal wash-hand basin, roll-top bath with claw feet and "Bristan Birmingham" shower attachment and shower cubicle with mains operated shower unit. There is also attractive metro-tiling, oak wooden flooring and vintage-style lighting. Via the second floor staircase, with its exposed stonework, are two further good-sized bedrooms, with eaves storage and velux windows, both serviced by a contemporary wc.

Across the courtyard area, is the substantial detached stone-built annexe, which has the benefit of the same level of finish, as the main house. Entering via the large wooden-framed French doors, you are treated to a large 26' x 12' open-plan room, with fully vaulted ceiling and exposed A-frame. The barn is ideal for guest accommodation, au-pair or potential rental income, with a good-quality shower room, cloakroom and a mezzanine area.
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