Crossing Cottage
Little Faringdon • Gloucestershire
Crossing Cottage A charming and beautifully presented cottage in a rural setting with approximately 2.75 acres Crossing Cottage is a pretty Cotswold stone cottage with approximately 2.75 acres situated in a secluded position just outside Lechlade. The cottage dates back to 1880 and was formally the station cottage for The East Gloucestershire Railway. It has been extended and modernised throughout. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers bright and spacious rooms, many of which have outstanding views across open countryside. The ground floor comprises; dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, sitting room, hallway and study/playroom. The first floor has three double bedrooms, two with adjoining bathrooms, and a family bathroom. The property is approached through a set of five bar gates leading to a gravelled parking area providing parking for several cars. To the right of the gravelled driveway is a fenced off area which includes a timber barn 20 x 12 ft (6.1m x 3.65m). The garden and grounds of the property are surrounded by dog/rabbit proof post and rail fencing.
Butler Sherborn, Vine House, 2 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RR T 01993 822325 F 01993 823742 E
[email protected] www.butlersherborn.co.uk
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. To the west of the cottage is a stone terraced area ideal for outside entertaining. An orchard is situated to the right of the land. The oil tank is to the rear of the property. The two acres of mature pasture land are surrounded by post and rail fencing, ideal for horses and ponies. •
Entrance Hall
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Sitting room
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Kitchen/Breakfast Room
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Study
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Utility Room
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Cloakroom
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Master Bedroom with En-suite
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Guest Bedroom with En-suite and Dressing Room
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Bedroom 3
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Family Bathroom
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Ample Parking
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Garden
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Two Acre Post & Railed Paddock
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Timber Barn
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Orchard
Situation Lechlade 1 mile, Burford 7 miles, Cirencester 14 miles. Cheltenham 12 miles. Oxford 25 miles. (all mileages approximate)
Little Faringdon is a mile away from the market town of Lechlade which offers a range of restaurants, hotels, public houses, a small supermarket, dentists’ and doctors’ surgeries as well as sporting and leisure facilities. A wider choice of shops, restaurants and other amenities are available in Cirencester and Oxford. Road communications to Cirencester and Lechlade are within easy reach via the A361 and A417 with Oxford a short journey away via the A40.
Amenities
Fixtures And Fittings Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including curtains, garden ornaments and statues are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation if required.
Local Authority West Oxfordshire District Council, Wood Green, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 1NB Telephone: 01993 702941 www.westoxon.gov.uk
Local sporting facilities in the area are excellent. Hunting with VWH. Golf at Burford, Highworth and Frilford Heath. Theatre at Oxford and Cheltenham.
POSTCODE GL7 3QN
Racing at Cheltenham and Newbury. Polo at Cirencester Park. Water sports on the River Thames and Cotswold Water Park.
Please telephone Butler Sherborn, Cirencester Office T 01285 883740 or The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E
[email protected] Schools in the area include Hatherop Castle School, Cokethorpe and St Hugh’s, as well as Farmor’s School in Fairford and one of the only state boarding schools in the country, Burford School. All these schools, and others, have excellent reputations.
Services Mains electricity. Drainage is via a private septic tank. Water is supplied via a private borehole, along with a private supply from the local estate. Oil fired central heating and Aga. Telephone (subject to BT regulations) Broadband available. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required).
Viewing
Directions From Burford take the A361 signposted for Lechlade. After approximately 6 miles turn left for Little Faringdon. Continue through the village and pass the turning for Langford on the left hand side. Continue along this single track lane and towards Kelmscott, Crossing Cottage can be found on the right hand side through a set of wooden gates.
Disclaimer These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn, nor the seller, accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken and Particulars written: October 2015
Butler Sherborn, Vine House, 2 High Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RR T 01993 822325 F 01993 823742 E
[email protected] www.butlersherborn.co.uk