4 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully presented period detached house in a quiet position with fantastic views.

Traditionally built in red brick with a blue slate roof Little Leys House offers immaculate accommodation. The Drawing Room features a cast iron wood burning stove and views over the garden. The sitting room/music room (formerly the dining room) has windows to the front and side with far reaching views and a fireplace (not currently in use). The Kitchen /Dining Room is beautifully fitted with a range of handmade painted base and wall units with granite work surfaces and a central island. The integrated equipment includes a Miele 5 ring gas hob with oven below, a Liebherr wine fridge, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and one and a half bowl sink. The separate dining area has a matching dresser and French windows to the garden terrace with wonderful views beyond. Ceramic floor tiling runs throughout and into the laundry room which is well fitted including a concealed LPG boiler. A half-glazed door leads to the rear courtyard garden. Cloakroom with w.c. and washbasin.

On the first floor the guest bedroom enjoys lovely views and has an en-suite wet room, underfloor heating and a cast iron fireplace. There is a further double bedroom and a dressing room, also featuring a cast iron fireplace, both of which are fitted with bespoke oak wardrobes with handmade fittings. The family bathroom is well fitted with bath and shower above, washbasin and w.c., extensive wall and floor tiling.

The master suite is on the second floor and retains the original queen-post roof truss as a central feature. It is fitted with bespoke oak eaves storage cupboards. In the dressing area there is a free-standing roll top bath, circular washbasin on a washstand and a separate, enclosed W.C.

The cottage is located on a private no through road which is accessed via twin five bar gates. This leads to a private gravelled parking area with 2 electricity points as well as an additional parking area for a further three vehicles. The 150 ft front garden is laid out to lawn with very well stocked flower borders and ornamental trees. Outside the kitchen/dining room there is a terrace from which there are lovely views and to the rear a sheltered courtyard garden.

Burmington is a small, vibrant village on the edge of the Cotswolds lying to the east of the A3400 about 1 ½ miles south of Shipston-on-Stour and 9 miles north of Chipping Norton. The village hosts monthly breakfast/lunch/supper clubs and features a village hall and church. Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon are within easy reach and there are mainline stations to London from Banbury (to Marylebone) or Moreton-in-Marsh (to Paddington). There are excellent schools in the area including Kitebrook, Sibford Ferris, The Croft and a wider selection at Stratford-upon-Avon, The property is within walking distance of Todenham Manor Farm Shop, The Pit Kitchen and there is a wide selection of footpaths in the area. Burmington is also within a 10 to 15 minute drive to Daylesford and Soho Farmhouse and you can walk to the Cotswold Gin Distillery. Theatres can be located at Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Norton and Cheltenham. Nearby racing can be enjoyed at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Golf courses are located at Lower Brailes, Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Norton and Broadway. Shipston-on-Stour offers an array of independent shops to meet all of your daily requirements including a butchers, fishmongers, deli, florist, various boutiques as well as a doctors' surgery, dentist, optician and veterinary surgery.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Tenure: The property is freehold and vacant possession will be granted on completion.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items in the nature of fixtures and fittings described in these details will be included with the property. All other such items are specifically excluded.

Local Authorities: Stratford-on-Avon District Council. [use Contact Agent Button]

Council Tax Band: F

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating.

Mobile coverage & Internet Connection: Full fibre to property.

Easements/covenants/rights of way: There is a joint responsibility to maintain the shared drive (6 properties altogether).