Location

Situated in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds between Oxford and Cirencester, Bampton is sometimes described as a town because it was an important market town until the 19th century. Today, it is designated a village which boasts an Italianate Victorian Town Hall with art gallery and a village hall. Also, renowned as the historic home of Morris dancing, more recently it has featured as the fictional village of Downtown in the television series Downton Abbey.

With an active community hosting a wide range of clubs and events, amenities include a mini-supermarket, butcher, three pubs, a French bistro, two coffee shops and a Post Office. There is also a primary school, doctors surgery with pharmacy and a public library. More extensive facilities are in Witney, Oxford, Faringdon and Cheltenham.

The area offers an excellent range of both state and private schools.

Description

Stoneleigh is a well-presented and planned family house built in stone in about 1996. Situated within the Bampton Conservation Area it has flexible accommodation over two floors and has been refurbished by the current owners. The impressive kitchen, with dining room off, that has an island unit and bi-fold doors to the south facing garden. There is a range cooker, fitted fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge. The sitting room is double aspect with a dressed stone fireplace, wood burning stove and fitted cupboards and display shelves. The family room and study are both fitted with desks, cupboards and shelving. There is Kardene limed oak flooring throughout the ground floor.

On the first floor are 4 bedrooms (one with walk in cupboard and shower room) and the family bathroom.

The large, south facing rear garden is an important feature of this property. Protected by mature hedging it provides wonderful space for children. There is also a garden office with store room to the side. At the front is off street parking for 2 cars.

Directions

From Oxford proceed along the A420 towards Swindon. After approximately 13 miles take the right hand turning to Bampton. Continue into the centre of the village and turn right at the roundabout by the marketplace into Broad Street. Continue along Broad Street and take the turning on the right for New Road.