Back Hill Shotteswell, Banbury £250,000

Enchanted Cottage is a beautifully restored Grade II Listed detached village home situated in an elevated position within the picturesque village of Shotteswell, enjoying attractive views across the village and surrounding countryside. Occupying an unusually large plot for a cottage of this nature, the property combines character and charm with stylish contemporary finishes. The cottage has been comprehensively renovated in recent years including a new boiler and heating system, replacement double glazing and a newly fitted kitchen and shower room. Original features including exposed stonework, beams and feature alcoves blend seamlessly with modern fittings and underfloor heating. The ground floor centres around an impressive open plan living kitchen dining room with shaker style units, quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances together with a feature bioethanol stove set within an attractive fireplace. To the first floor there is a charming double bedroom with built-in storage and a beautifully re-fitted contemporary shower room. Outside, the property enjoys generous gardens with seating areas, lawns and mature planting together with excellent potential for extension or ancillary accommodation subject to the relevant permissions. Enchanted Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish character home with future potential in one of South Warwickshire’s most desirable villages.

Situated approximately four miles north west of Banbury, the highly regarded Conservation village of Shotteswell enjoys an attractive rural setting surrounded by rolling South Warwickshire countryside. The village is well placed for access to a number of respected local schools with primary school children served by nearby Fenny Compton and secondary education available at Kineton High School, King Edward VI School and Stratford Girls Grammar School. A public footpath from the edge of the village leads across open countryside to the popular The Falcon at Warmington public house. The nearby market town of Banbury provides an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities together with mainline railway services to London Marylebone, whilst the M40 motorway at Junctions 11 and 12 offers convenient access to both London and Birmingham.

A beautifully presented and thoughtfully designed open plan living space combining character and contemporary styling. The newly fitted kitchen comprises attractive blue shaker style units with quartz work surfaces, integrated oven, hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and washer/dryer together with space for a fridge freezer. The room features exposed stonework, an attractive stone alcove and windows to both the front and rear elevations with folding shutters to the front. A feature bioethanol stove sits within a brick fireplace creating a cosy focal point whilst spiral stairs rise to the first floor. Wood effect flooring with underfloor heating runs throughout.

A charming and light filled double bedroom enjoying elevated views across the village and surrounding countryside. The room retains plenty of character with exposed beams and benefits from laminate wood effect flooring with underfloor heating. There is a built-in wardrobe cupboard, access to the insulated loft space and a sliding door leading through to the shower room.

Beautifully re-fitted in a modern contemporary style with a white suite comprising a large shower cubicle with Mira electric shower and Metro style tiled surround, wash hand basin with illuminated mirror and storage cupboard beneath, WC and heated towel rail. A rear facing window provides lovely views over the garden and beyond whilst underfloor heating adds additional comfort.

One of the property’s most attractive features is its unusually large garden which extends to the side and rear of the cottage and offers excellent privacy together with wonderful elevated views across the village and countryside beyond. Immediately behind the cottage there is a paved seating terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining together with shingled areas, lawns, mature shrubs and trees. The garden also includes outside lighting, an external tap and a useful garden shed. Given the size of the plot there is clear potential for extension, a garden office or ancillary outbuilding subject to obtaining the necessary permissions. On street parking is available within the lay-by to the front together with additional parking nearby.

From Banbury proceed in a northerly direction on B4100 Warwick Road and continue for approximately four miles. Take the second turn (signposted First Turn) and continue into the village bearing left onto Back Hill. Descend the hill and bear right where the property will be found on you right hand side and on the corner of Snuff Lane.

Services All mains services are connected with the exception of gas. There is electric underfloor heating throughout. Local Authority Stratford upon Avon District Council. Tax band A. Tenure A Freehold property. Viewing arrangements Strictly by appointment with Round & Jackson.