3 bed detached house for sale

Burford, Oxfordshire OX18

Nestled on a peaceful no-through lane a short walk from the High Street, this detached property enjoys a wonderful garden on the fringes of Burford—one of the Cotswolds' most desirable towns. The house is situated at the end of a short gated drive and framed by exquisite mature gardens, creating a private yet accessible environment on the edge of the Cotswolds. Built in the mid-20th century, the house retains charming features and offers plenty of opportunity to modernise. The interior is notably light and bright, with generously sized reception rooms that invite natural sunlight through wide windows, offering lovely views of the surrounding garden. The versatile accommodation across both floors is connected by a softly lit hallway, providing a calm and inviting atmosphere.

Gardens and Grounds

The garden is a true highlight, offering secluded spaces for outdoor dining, plenty of parking and turning space beside the house along with a double garage. Mature trees and well-stocked herbaceous borders enhance the sense of privacy and have a delightful relationship with the house. With its sought-after location, classic features, and scope for transformation, this property combines the appeal of countryside living with practical versatility. Whether you wish to move in and enjoy its current charm or embark on a modernisation project, this home offers a rare opportunity in a peaceful and well-connected corner of the Cotswolds.

Burford is a charming medieval town lying within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town offers a wide range of everyday shopping facilities, including a butcher, newsagent, post office, baker and general store. In addition, there are boutiques, restaurants, famous coaching inns, public houses, antique shops, art galleries and primary and secondary schools in the town and surrounding villages. The larger centres of Oxford, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick are within driving distance and provide more extensive amenities and facilities.

Connectivity
Road communications are good with access to the A40 connecting to the M40 to London, and the M5 to the west. Rail stations at Charlbury, Kingham and Oxford provide a regular service to London Paddington.

State and private schooling in the area is outstanding, with schools in Burford, Bourton-on-the- Water, Kingham and Cokethorpe, along with the Oxford schools including the Dragon School, Magdalen College School and a host of others, including Cheltenham Ladies' College and Cheltenham Boys School in Cheltenham.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for with golf courses at Burford, Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Naunton Downs. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester.