Location

Taynton is perhaps one of the most unspoilt and sought after of the Cotswold villages on the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire borders with many of the historic houses dating back to the 16th and 17th century. The village nestles in the Windrush Valley amongst rolling Cotswold countryside within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village has a rich heritage as the source of stone for some of the UK’s most historic buildings, Recorded in the Domesday Book and described as the “best building stone of the Oxford district”, the use of Taynton stone dates back to the 12th century, and can be found in St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle and many of Oxford’s most ancient colleges and buildings.

The nearby historic market town of Burford offers a post office, doctor’s surgery, general shop, chemist and library as well as an excellent choice of specialist shops whilst Cheltenham and Oxford are the main cultural centres for the area.

There are good road connections along the A40 and M40 to London and the mainline railway station at Charlbury (9 miles) provides services to London Paddington. There are excellent private and state schools in the area including Burford School, The Cotswold School, Cokethorpe, St Hugh’s and Kingham Hill School with a wider choice at Oxford and Cheltenham.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Description

Easter House offers a blend of historical charm, modern convenience, community, and natural beauty. Believed to date back to 1825, Easter House is a large property set back on a quiet country road in the stunning unspoilt village of Taynton offering substantial family living space extending to 2,337 sq. ft with a delightful front garden and large private rear garden.

The front door leads into a welcoming hall/snug. To the left is the kitchen which is fitted with a good range of cabinets and opens into the breakfast room. Bi-fold doors lead to the terrace to the rear. There is a large sitting room with French doors to the garden.
A special feature is the wood burning stove in the centre of the sitting room which can be enjoyed from all aspects. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom and boot room, vital for rural family life.

A staircase rises from the hall to the first-floor landing. The principal bedroom enjoys a bathroom and fitted wardrobes. There are two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom on this floor. A further bedroom with en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes is located on the second floor. This bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and exposed roof timbers with lovely views of the village.

The rear garden is very private and stocked with beautiful mature trees and hedges. There is a large garden shed for storage and a summer house with working electrical sockets, a shower room and toilet.
A stone-built BBQ area and a wooden bar are perfect for entertaining with family and friends.