Location

Situated about 4.5 miles east of Chipping Norton, Church Enstone is an attractive village on the edge of the Cotswolds. With the 9th century Church of St. Kenelm’s and 14th century Tithe Barn, there is also a gastro pub, The Crown, and just outside the village is Heythrop Park with golf course, spa and gym. Neighbouring Enstone has a village shop, nursery and primary schools. More extensive amenities are found in Chipping Norton, Witney and Oxford.

As well as the primary school in Enstone, the village is well located for a good selection of state and independent schools including Kitebrook, Bloxham and Tudor Hall as well as the highly regarded Oxford schools.

Well connected, the A44 provides direct access to Oxford and the A34 and M40. Mainline rail at Charlbury for London Paddington or Oxford Parkway and Bicester provide services to London Marylebone.

With access to delightful footpaths and bridleways, the village is well located for Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Estelle Manor, as well as golf at, Burford and Tadmarton Heath and theatres in Chipping Norton, Oxford and Stratford upon Avon.

Description

Situated on a lane at the edge of the village, Easter Cottage was built in 1889, one of a pair of workers cottages for Heythrop village. Not Listed, the deceptively spacious property was extended in 2009 and more recently in 2012. A pretty entrance porch opens to the hallway, itself looking through into the snug, with French doors to the terraces beyond. The 22ft sitting room with fireplace and wood burning stove has pretty sash windows and decorative shelving and alcoves. The open plan kitchen has a bright garden room styled dining area. With under floor heating, appliances include: Sandyford range cooker (also providing heating and hot water), integrated dish washer and separate gas rings. There is a useful utility/boot room with an electric oven/microwave. Also on the ground floor is a study with door to the garden. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, (one ensuite), a single bedroom and family bathroom, and on the second floor a further double bedroom with dressing area and ensuite bathroom.

Outside, there is off street parking to the front of the property. The beautiful gardens, designed by the current owners, are planted with a spectacular array of shrubs and perennials. A terrace outside the kitchen is a suntrap all year round. A flower filled pathway with green house and raised vegetable beds leads to a pretty lawned area, with fruit trees, wildlife pond and west facing pergola ideal for al fresco dining.   

Agents Note:- English Heritage have an easement though rear pedestrian gate to maintain neighbouring Tithe Barn.

Directions

Leave Oxford on the A44 northwards. Proceed through Woodstock and towards Chipping Norton. At the junction with turning to Charlbury on the left, turn right as signed to Soho Farmhouse and Church Enstone, at the next junction turn left to Church Enstone, proceed though the village and take the right turn, proceed past the Crown Inn, continue a short distance up the road and the property is found on the left.

Distances
Chipping Norton 4.5 miles , M40 (J9) 16 miles, Oxford 16 miles, London 72 miles, Mainline rail – Charlbury (4 miles) /London Paddington from 70 minutes, Charlbury /Oxford from 18 minutes.