High Street Shutford, Banbury £379,950

Plum Tree Cottage is a charming stone-built cottage, pleasantly situated in the heart of this highly regarded and picturesque village. The property has been sympathetically improved while retaining a wealth of period character, including exposed ceiling beams, exposed stonework, casement windows, window seats and a beautiful fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, there is a cosy sitting room and a spacious kitchen/dining room, which has recently been refitted with a high-quality Shaker-style kitchen. On the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom fitted with a traditional-style suite. A stepped pathway, bordered by established flowers and plants, leads to the front door. To the rear is a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy and provides an attractive setting for outside dining and entertaining.

Shutford is situated due west of Banbury. Schooling is in North Newington for primary and The Warriner School in Bloxham for secondary, a school bus service passes through the village. More facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Banbury to include the Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Gateway Retail Park and Waitrose. The M40 (Jct 11) gives access to both Birmingham and London. From Banbury there is also a mainline railway station to London Marylebone (under the hour).

A dual aspect sitting room with window seats, an exposed stone fireplace with wood burning stove, stairs to the first floor and access to the kitchen/dining room.

A beautifully fitted room with an attractive tiled floor, ceiling beams, space for a table and chairs and a window to the front. The kitchen has been refitted with a range of high quality eye level cabinets and base units and drawers with work surfaces over and a Belfast sink and there is a four ring hob with an extractor over

Useful storage cupboard and doors to both bedrooms and the bathroom.

A spacious double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams.

Fitted with a traditional suite comprising a panelled bath with a shower over, a wash hand basin and WC. Attractive tiling, heated towel rail.

To the front of the property there is a stepped pathway with flower and plant borders that gives access to the front door. To the rear there is a charming and secluded courtyard garden featuring a paved seating area, gravelled sections and well-established flower and plant borders. Enclosed by attractive stone walling and timber fencing, the garden includes a variety of mature shrubs and small trees which provide colour, character and a good degree of privacy.

From Banbury proceed in a westerly direction towards Shipston-on-Stour. On leaving Banbury and before reaching Broughton turn right where signposted to North Newington. Travel through North Newington and continue onto Shutford. Pass The George & Dragon public house on your left and continue for approximately 75m and the property will be found on the right hand side. A For Sale board has been erected for ease of identification.

Services All mains services connected with the exception of gas. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority Cherwell District Council. Tax band C. Viewing arrangements Strictly by prior arrangement with Round & Jackson. Tenure A freehold property.