Period cottage with extensive garden and far reaching views.
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.
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For me, the key highlights of this charming cottage are the beautiful gardens, from formal to wild, and the outstanding views across rolling Oxfordshire hills. It perfectly combines a picturesque location on the edge of a thriving and friendly village.
Catherine ScandrettProperty agent