Location

Somerton is an attractive village set in popular, rolling north Oxfordshire countryside, in the heart of the Cherwell Valley. Conveniently located for local amenities and transportation links, the area also includes the River Cherwell and Oxfords Canal providing ample walking opportunities. Somerton Village Hall hosts a variety of local clubs and events.

Local facilities can be found at Deddington, including a post office, shops, public houses, library, medical centre and a monthly market. The nearby market towns of Bicester and Banbury, together with university city of Oxford, provide a wider range of leisure and cultural amenities.

The area is conveniently situated for access to the M40 (junction 10) leading to Birmingham to the north and London to the south. Local railway stations include Bicester North with services to London Marylebone (from 48 minutes) and Heyford with services to Oxford and London Paddington.

A range of local schooling includes Steeple Aston, Heyford Park, Deddington and Fritwell. Independent schools include Beachborough, Winchester House, Bloxham, Tudor Hall and a variety of Oxford schools.

The local area also includes Nicholson's Yurt and Garden centre at North Aston, Restoration Hardware at Aynho and Soho Farmhouse private members club.

(Any times and distances are approximates)

Description

Rectory Cottage is an attractive detached stone period property set in the picturesque North Oxfordshire village of Somerton. This well-presented property offers character features combined with modern specifications and benefits from an enviable garden.   

The property has undergone significant improvements, including many sustainable features, such as an air source heat pump, solar panels and under floor heating on the ground floor.

An impressive, dual aspect kitchen with wonderful vaulted ceiling provides a real focal point to the home. This light and spacious room features oak bi-fold doors onto the south westerly facing terrace, as well as reclaimed Hornton stone flooring, fitted wooden base and wall units, a Belfast sink and ample room for seating.   

The generous and charming sitting room includes a wood burning stove and reclaimed Elm floorboards. A hallway with useful storage leads to a further family room providing a versatile space with tile floor.

The property also benefits from a downstairs shower room, as well as a useful utility room with hand crafted base units, space for white goods and a side access to a private terrace.

The first floor provides three bedrooms, two of which have views over the garden, and a bathroom, which includes a shower over the bath.

The charming and generous, south west facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees, a Hartley greenhouse and vegetable plot. Steps lead down to a terrace adjoining the house, with a water feature from an elevated spring fed pond and a rill, which provides an idyllic spot for unwinding, al-fresco dining and entertaining.

Access via a shared driveway, is a generous off street parking area with electric car charging point and a detached garage. Adjoining the garage is a versatile office space with heating and electricity, which provides an ideal spot for working from home.