Location

Horton-cum-Studley is one of the “Seven Towns of Otmoor” and is situated on the eastern edge of the moor, part of which has been designated as a site of special scientific interest, with its RSPB reserve of wet meadows and reed beds.

For those wishing to enjoy the immediate surroundings, there are lovely countryside walks along the footpaths and bridleways.

The village has a thriving community, with an annual summer fete, which incorporates the Otmoor Challenge across Otmoor. There are also two tennis courts, a cricket club and Studley Wood Golf Course.

There are mainline railway stations at Bicester North and Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone in 45 minutes). There is good access to the wide range of schools in Oxford, and junctions 8 and 9 of the M40 are within easy reach.

Description

Dating from the late 16th/early 17th century, Cobweb Cottage is a charming Grade II listed period property situated in the heart of this popular village. Offering considerable character the house offers a thatch roof (half of which was re-ridged in 2021), exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces
and plank doors.

The front door opens onto an entrance lobby leading to the family room, which has a wonderful double aspect and there is an inglenook fireplace with a gas stove. The larger sitting room beyond is also double aspect and beamed and to the rear is the well-appointed kitchen with Aga, a range of cupboards with fitted dishwasher and fridge/ freezer and granite work surfaces. The rear hall has access to the wonderful garden and the dining room which has a fireplace and a log burning stove.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, a shower room and bathroom.

There is off-street parking and a single garage with separate workshop to the side of the property offering fantastic storage. A wide side access leads to the attractive rear garden with well-established borders and mature trees providing shelter and privacy. There are two terraces which are ideal for al fresco dining and further sitting areas.

Directions

From the Headington roundabout on the A40, on the east side of Oxford, take the exit signposted Horton-cum-Studley and Beckley. Proceed out of Oxford and then cross over the subsequent staggered crossroads. Follow this road into Horton- cum-Studley and bear up the hill to the T-junction where Cobweb Cottage will be seen on the left.