Location

This attractive and sought-after Oxfordshire hamlet is situated in the Glyme Valley. The nearby villages of Enstone and Church Enstone provide a shop, public house and also a Church. Woodstock, which is 6 miles away, provides further amenities including a range of public houses, shops and post office. More extensive day to day requirements are found in Chipping Norton with its independent shops such as a fishmonger and bookshop/cafe, as well as chemists, supermarkets, sport centre, lido and theatre. The picturesque town of Burford is nearby, with Witney, Oxford, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Banbury offering other cultural and retail facilities.

The town of Charlbury is just 4 miles away and provides a useful mainline rail link into London Paddington via Oxford (70 mins approx.) Other excellent rail links can be found from Bicester to London Marylebone (49mins approx.) and also Banbury to London Marylebone (62 mins approx.) The M40 provides a good link to both the North and the South. The A44 provides fast access to Oxford and the M40 for London and Birmingham can be joined at J9 (Wendlebury).

Outstanding private schools can be found in Oxford, Bloxham School in Bloxham and Tudor Hall near Banbury whilst primary schools can be found in Great Tew and Enstone.

Recreational facilities include golf course at Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Burford, Lyneham Heath Equestrian Centre and livery with its renowned cross country course, coffee shop and gym, horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Warwick; excellent walking and riding throughout the Evenlode Valley. Soho Farmhouse in Great Tew is also just 6 miles away and the highly regarded Daylesford Organic Farm Shop located in Kingham is 11 miles away. Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Chadlington is also just 6 miles away too.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Built in the mid-19th century, Banksia Cottage is a delightful three storey stone built home, situated in the idyllic hamlet of Cleveley. Maintained over the years, Banksia still retains a wealth of charming period features throughout , yet still provides a wonderfully light and spacious property.

On the ground floor is the sitting room. Filled with character features including a stone fire place with log burner, exposed beams and a charming window seat with aspect to the front of the property, it also has a lovely, welcoming feel. There is a door that leads through to the kitchen which offers an oven and hob, space for white goods, and plenty of storage with a range of wall and base units, room for a breakfast table, plus a back door leading to the garden.

Continuing up to the first floor is the first of two bedrooms. A generous double bedroom, character continues with exposed beams and exposed stone walls. There are two cupboards with plenty of storage too. On the second floor is another double bedroom and a family bathroom in need of some modernisation, both of which are spacious. Both bedrooms also benefit from wonderful views of the surrounding, rolling countryside.

Outside is an enviable, private garden. Mostly laid to lawn, there is an abundance of mature trees, hedges, shrubs and flower beds to be enjoyed too. At the far end of the garden is a summerhouse with power and electric. Leading from the kitchen back door, there is also a sunny, raised decking area, perfect for summer entertaining. The property also offers two off road parking spaces.