5 bed country house for sale

Asthall Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire OX29

A bright and spacious, five-bedroom detached family home, set in the heart of a highly sought-after Cotswold village

This bright and spacious detached family home is set in the heart of a highly sought-after Cotswold village, enjoying lovely views over a landscaped rear garden and open countryside beyond. Recently extended and thoughtfully upgraded by the current owners, the property offers generous, flexible living space ideal for modern family life and entertaining. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, a contemporary kitchen with central island opening into a light-filled dining area, a stunning reception room, and a cosy snug/sitting room with wood-burning stove. There’s also an inner hallway, utility room, and two double bedrooms, one with a stylish en-suite shower room. Upstairs, the spacious principal bedroom is complemented by two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. The home also benefits from excellent storage throughout, including a generous loft storage area. Outside, the property is set back behind a traditional dry-stone wall, with a gravelled front garden offering ample off-street parking. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, raised planting beds, and a gravel seating area. A timber deck, accessed from the reception room, provides the perfect space for al fresco dining, and a rear gate leads directly to the village community field.

Asthall Leigh is a peaceful village situated within the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and set along the scenic River Windrush. Just five miles away lies the medieval town of Burford which offers a wide range of everyday amenities including a bakery, butcher, newsagent, post office, general store, and doctor’s surgery. The town is also home to a variety of antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, and a number of renowned coaching inns and public houses. There are excellent educational options in the area, including Burford School and Cokethorpe School near Witney, as well as Hatherop Castle School and St Hugh’s School near Faringdon. The property enjoys easy access to Cheltenham, Cirencester, and Oxford. The A40 and M4 provide convenient links to the national motorway network. For those commuting to London, there are regular mainline rail services to London Paddington (approximately 80 minutes) from Charlbury, Kingham, and Kemble. A comprehensive local bus network also serves the surrounding towns and villages.