4 bed cottage for sale

New Road, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18

Decripotion
Occupying a desirable position within the heart of the historic village of Bampton, famous for the village setting in Downton Abbey, Middle Prospect is a beautifully presented Cotswold stone home offering characterful accommodation, together with a separate studio and a delightful private garden.

Originally converted from traditional stone outbuildings in the mid-1980s and subsequently enhanced by the current owners, the property combines period character with modern family living. Beneath a traditional Stonesfield slate roof, it retains a wealth of characterful finishes throughout, including carved timber beams, oak flooring, traditional wooden doors.

A wonderful home throughout the seasons, the house provides warm and inviting accommodation during the winter months, centred around a cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove and a traditional gas Aga within the kitchen. In the summer, the conservatory opens directly onto the beautifully enclosed garden, creating an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxed family living.

The ground floor is centred around an open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, thoughtfully redesigned by the current owners in recent years. The bespoke kitchen incorporates quartz work surfaces, integrated appliances, a gas Aga, induction hob, electric oven and a built in bench seating and dining area. The adjoining family and dining areas provide a superb setting for entertaining, comfortably accommodating large gatherings and everyday family living alike.
Complementing the kitchen is a practical utility room with Belfast sink, cloakroom, built-in boot storage and external access, ideal for muddy boots and dogs following countryside walks. A stylish garden room with underfloor heating and electrically operated roof blinds overlooks the gardens and provides additional year-round living space. The charming sitting room offers a quieter retreat.

The first floor comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, along with a family bathroom. Above, a versatile loft room accessed via a timber staircase provides useful additional space.

Outside, the property enjoys a delightful, enclosed garden offering a high degree of privacy. Designed for ease of maintenance, the garden incorporates lawns, a paved terrace, raised flower beds and a useful shed with power connected. A rear gate provides direct access to neighbouring footpaths and access to the market square. To the front of the property is a gravelled driveway with parking for one car.

A particularly attractive feature is the stone built two-storey studio. Connected to both electricity and water supplies, the ground floor is currently utilised as a pottery studio, whilst the upper floor serves as an office.

Situation
Bampton is widely regarded as one of West Oxfordshire's most desirable villages and offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including shops, cafés, public houses, a celebrated butcher, pharmacy, medical facilities, physiotherapy services and an art gallery. The village enjoys a thriving community atmosphere and lies on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with convenient access to Witney, Burford, Oxford and the wider region.

There are a large number of local footpaths. The house is located next to beautiful local walks around the water meadow, along the Shillbrook, with local wooded areas including the Plantation and Millenium wood. It is walkable distance to the Thames path, and near the nature reserve Chimney meadows.

Additional Information
Local Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax: Band G
All mains services connected
According to Ofcom Ultrafast Broadband is available
Mobile coverage is good outdoor, with some providers saying good indoor.