Rose Cottage, Middle Aston, Oxfordshire, OX25 5PZ

Well-presented versatile village living with delightful gardens.

Description Rose Cottage is a refined period house set within the heart of Middle Aston, one of north Oxfordshire’s most appealing villages.

Enjoying a discreet position and a strong sense of privacy, the house combines architectural integrity with a highly practical arrangement of accommodation.

Constructed of natural stone under a slate roof and presented with considerable care, the cottage has an understated presence that sits comfortably within its surroundings.

Modern finishes combine well with period features including fireplaces, exposed timbers, window seats and flagstone flooring.

The interior has been sensitively arranged to retain the house’s character while providing well proportioned, light filled rooms suited to modern living.

Principal reception spaces are both welcoming and composed, offering flexibility for everyday use and entertaining, while the kitchen is well positioned as the functional centre of the house, with views over the garden.

From the kitchen is the former washhouse, since converted and extended to provide versatile accommodation with two bedrooms, shower room and study.

The ground floor layout is adaptable and would therefore create a granny/guest annexe. Bedroom accommodation is calm and well balanced, creating a quietly comfortable atmosphere throughout.

Materials and finishes have been chosen with restraint, allowing the proportions and natural light to define the spaces.

The gardens are a notable feature, primarily walled and laid to lawn with mature borders and areas for seating.

They particularly provide an attractive and private setting that feels integral to the house, all combining to create a garden of scale and usability, with a distinctly established feel.

Timber store with power and light connected. There is a paved driveway providing off-road parking for about three to four cars. In addition there is a charging point.

Location Middle Aston is a north Oxfordshire hamlet situated between Oxford and Banbury about seven miles north-west of Bicester.

The nearby village of Steeple Aston (less than a mile) together with North Aston and Middle Aston, are three neighbouring villages locally known as ‘The Astons’.

Steeple Aston is well served with local amenities including a shop and post office, village hall, both pre-school and primary schools, village pub, and a fine 13th century parish church.

The nearby market towns of Bicester (9 miles) and Banbury (10 miles), together with the University town of Oxford (14 miles), provide for more specialist requirements.

Communication links include mainline stations either from the neighbouring village of Lower Heyford (2.5 miles) to Oxford (or changing for London/Paddington about 90 minutes) or at Bicester North providing fast train services to London Marylebone (about 50 minutes peak time); in addition, Oxford Parkway at Kidlington is scheduled to provide services to London Marylebone and Paddington; the M40 (J10) Ardley is about 7.5 miles.

A variety of schools in the area includes C of E primary school in Steeple Aston; Preparatory schools St Johns Priory (Banbury) Winchester House (Brackley) and The Dragon and Summerfields (Oxford).

Senior independent schools include: - Tudor Hall, Bloxham School, (Bloxham); St Edwards, Headington and Oxford High (Oxford); Radley and Stowe schools.

Cultural and leisure facilities include: - Soho Farmhouse Private Members Club at Great Tew; golf and polo at Kirtlington; racing at Warwick, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon; motor racing at Silverstone; Bicester Village retail outlet; rh at Aynho Park; theatre at Oxford.

All distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 1,948 sq ft Additional Info Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

There is a flying freehold over part of the property. There is a covenant on the property. Please contact Savills for more information.