Church End, Swerford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7

High quality modern living with space and privacy.

Description

Swerbrook has recently been painstakingly modernised throughout bringing this picturesque Hornton stone house into the 21st century with the expectant comforts and versatility. More importantly the property does full justice to its divine private setting bringing the home and garden together – all to provide a truly dynamic home where village living meets a country retreat.

Both properties are of Hornton stone construction under either a Stonesfield slate or thatch roof.

Wealth of period features compliment the architecture and include open fireplaces, mullion windows, deep window bords, window seats, leaded lights and exposed timbers.

Laid out over four floors Swerbrook offers split level living, with the kitchen/breakfast room at an elevated position to take in the views out across your garden and the Swere Brook below. The idyllic wraparound country garden can be viewed from within each room offering a calm escape from city living.

Near to the house is Moore Cottage, the quintessential Cotswolds’ cottage. Ideal for weekend guests and holiday short lets and is one of the last remaining thatched properties in the village.

Lapsed planning permission and Listed Building consent exists for a substantial ground floor extension to create a generous kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and entrance hall (Planning Ref 19/00823/HHD)

Externally there are lovely gardens that gently fall away from the house and are predominately laid to lawn interspersed with a wildflower meadow, orchard, herb garden, meandering Swere Brook and mill race.

The property is accessed via a discreet, treelined lane to automatic electric timber gates.

Footpath access to the surrounding countryside begins right from the front gate, so the surrounding countryside, villages and renowned country pubs can be easily explored on foot and bicycle.

There are numerous seating areas dotted throughout, perfect for summer entertaining.

Oak framed garage next to the main house provides space for garden machinery and storage and a fully kitted out gym, which could also be used as a home office, complete with contemporary lighting, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and TV connection.

This is space, privacy and views personified. There is little light pollution, no passing traffic, no footpaths and being positioned in a private edge of village setting, this is a lovely country property, rarely found.

Other must haves are an OX7 postcode and, of course, easy proximity to Soho Farmhouse and Daylesford Organic Farm shop, merely underline and complement this glorious gem.

Location

Swerbrook is situated in an enviable private position on the edge of Church End in Swerford. An unspoilt village, Swerford lies at the edge of the Cotswolds in North Oxfordshire. Made up predominantly of pretty period stone houses and cottages, amenities include the parish church, the Boxing Hare public house and a village hall. Conveniently located village stores in Hook Norton 2.5 miles away.

The nearby market town of Chipping Norton provides local amenities including supermarkets, (M&S, Sainsbury’s and Coop), schools, shops and medical centre. Banbury, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford provide for more extensive leisure, retail and cultural facilities.

Mainline train services to London/Marylebone from Banbury (from 56 minutes) and London/Paddington from Charlbury (from 70 minutes). Motorway connections with the M40 both at Banbury (J11) about 10 miles and Oxford (J8) about 21 miles, giving access to London to the South.

The area is well served for schools including the village primary schools in neighbouring Great Tew and Hook Norton, with secondary in Chipping Norton. Preparatory schools include St John’s Priory (Banbury), Kitebrook, (Moreton-in-Marsh), Sibford and The Dragon and Summerfields (both Oxford). Senior independent schools include Tudor Hall (Bloxham), Kingham Hill and St Edwards, Magdalen College, Headington and Oxford High (Oxford), Bloxham, Radley and Stowe.

Leisure and sporting activities include golf at Tadmarton Heath and Chipping Norton; horseracing at Cheltenham; theatre at Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Norton and Oxford; Soho private members club at Great Tew; Restoration Hardware at Aynho Park; Daylesford Organic Farm shop; Estelle Manor hotel and private members club at Eynsham

All distances and times are approximate.





Additional Info

Council Tax Bands:
Swerbrook – Band G
Moore Cottage – Band D