Old Barn Cottage is a wonderful small country property with lots of period charm in the hamlet of Holwell just to the south of Burford.
The property is constructed of Cotswold stone and retains many period features with mainly stone floors on the ground floor and exposed beams throughout. There is also a range within the fireplace in the sitting room.
The accommodation comprises entrance hall/study, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, shower/utility room and three bedrooms, one en suite. Planning permission expired only recently for an extension to the house comprising kitchen, conservatory and a utility room and a larger third bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.
Old Barn Cottage, £395,000
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Outside there is a small garden at the front of the house while the large main garden lies to the rear and adjoins open fields. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with some borders and shrubs.
Holwell is a small hamlet to the south of Burford set amidst rolling countryside. Burford itself is three miles away and has a fine church a pub and a range of shopping facilities. Oxford is just 21 miles, from where there are direct trains to London.
The guide price is £395,000. For further information please contact Jackson Stops & Staff on 01993 822661 or visit www.jackson-stops.co.uk.
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