4 bedroom property for sale

Wonderful early C18th grade 2 listed farmhouse of c. 2, 800 sq ft, filled with character features and overlooking farmland, with many recent improvements

Wonderful early C18th listed farmhouse of c. 2, 800 sq ft, filled with character features and overlooking farmland

Gagingwell is a tiny hamlet set amidst lovely rolling countryside. The hamlet enjoys the best of all worlds being very much out in the countryside while still easily accessible to several towns and only a few miles from several mainline stations to London. Locally there are a number of both state and private schools, and amenities within easy reach range from shops and restaurants in nearby Chipping Norton to Enstone aerodrome and several golf courses.

The Cross House is a stunning early 18th century grade 2 listed farmhouse. Originally two dwellings the property has become one and expanded over the years, hence it is now a sizeable and very attractive house which has also kept many original features. The current owners have upgraded and improved many items including fitting a conservatory plus replacing windows, kitchen, bathrooms etc. Today the property is exceptionally well appointed throughout and offers the new owner a light and spacious property with immense character in a rural location which is still within reach of all amenities.

The entrance door opens into a dining room which is large enough for a good sized table and chairs, the fireplace is a delightful original feature as are the beams overhead, and underfoot the floor is oak block parquet. This room feeds naturally to the kitchen next door which has been refitted with a generous number of wood units over which is a granite work surface, all ranged round a central island with breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a range style cooker and dishwasher. Next door the utility room has a sink and further storage units and to the rear is a cloak room. Feeding through from the utility is a light breakfast room/ snug which looks onto the garden and the fields to rear. Another door leads into the sitting room which is a very good size with a number of lovely features including a fireplace with wood burner and an unusual 'porthole' window looking out to the rear garden. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a high quality conservatory with flagstone floor, this features double doors opening onto a secluded terrace at the rear.

Upstairs continues the character theme. On the first floor two double bedrooms are light and well appointed and both have exposed beams overhead. Serving them is an attractive refitted bathroom which features both a shower and roll top bath, with a chequerboard floor and a view over the fields to rear. There is also a generous range of cupboards one of which contains the immersion tank. On the second floor both bedrooms show the real age of the property with the a-frame roof timbers exposed overhead. Again both are good sized doubles and they are impeccably presented, one also has an en-suite bathroom with exposed roof purlins and a delightful view over the fields to rear.

Outside the property offers a good amount of garden space which is mainly lawned, with a range of shrubs to the front affording privacy. To the rear of the conservatory is a terrace which is very private and looks across a field to the side. Behind the property is an expanse of open farmland laid to pasture. Parking is well provided on a block paved parking area with space for up to 6 cars, and behind this are two garages.

In summary The Cross House is a spacious, well equipped and comfortable property which is also both attractive and filled with character.

Mains water, drainage, septic tank
West Oxfordshire Council
Council tax band G
£2, 372-25 p.A. 2011/12
Directions
Rail to London 6 miles
Enstone 2 miles
Chipping Norton 6 miles
Excellent local schools

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