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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · OX7 6DZ
For saleListed 25 days
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About
Occupying a generous plot in the heart of this most coveted Cotswold village and offering well over 2400 SqFt of versatile living accommodation, is this stunning, grade II listed cottage.
Situated on what is arguably the most sought-after location in the village, Plum Lane; Shepherds Cottage is thought to date to the c17th and provides an ideal balance of period charm and modern convenience, with its beautiful stonework, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove.
The cottage provides flexible living space across three floors and briefly comprises: Hallway and shower-room, a fabulous dining room with engineered oak flooring and double-doors to the rear garden, a spacious & double-aspect kitchen with integrated appliances and two fridges, a boot/utility room, a large sitting room spanning well over 19’ and featuring a lovely inglenook with woodburning stove with window seat beside and a further reception room currently utilised as an office/study.
The first floor, accessed via the staircase from the study, leads up to three bedrooms, all of which are double with the spacious & double-aspect principal room spanning some 20’ with exposed beam work and views out over the rear garden.
Continuing upward into the second floor is an impressive space and one that is ripe for further development or reconfiguration; an expansive attic room, divided into various spaces providing endless potential to further improve this home.
Externally this property benefits from a lovely rear walled garden, southerly facing in aspect and providing a large, paved patio and lawned area lined with flower beds and mature shrubbery.
This fantastic Cotswold cottage has been renovated and much improved over the years and the current owners have maintained it to an excellent standard; it is offered to the market in fabulous condition throughout and without upward chain.
Shipton-under-Wychwood is a picturesque Cotswold village situated within the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. Steeped in history and providing plenty of character and village community.
The village is well served by local amenities, including a village shop, public houses, primary school, and church, while the surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the area’s many footpaths and bridleways.
The historic market towns of Chipping Norton and Burford are within easy reach, while Oxford, Cheltenham and the wider Cotswolds are accessible by road.
Shipton-under-Wychwood also benefits from a railway station, providing services towards Oxford and beyond.
With its attractive period architecture, village amenities, and beautiful rural setting, Shipton-under-Wychwood is an appealing location for those seeking a quintessential Cotswold lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns and cities.
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