A most charming village house predominately constructed of Cotswold stone under a tiled roof. The property has undergone significant improvements and extensions in recent years and now offers a very comfortable family home. The accommodation is arranged as follows:- from the entrance hall you step into the sitting room with an exposed beamed ceiling and feature Aga wood burning stove, French windows open onto the front garden. The kitchen sits in the heart of the property and is well fitted with a comprehensive range of cupboards and drawers sitting under a granite work surface. At the centre of the kitchen is a three oven electric Aga finished in cream enamel it contrast well with the tiled floor. An open arch then leads through to the garden room, constructed by David Sailisbury this is a perfect dining room, with WC and Study off. French windows open onto a side decked area beyond which is the annexe guest bedroom suite and utility. The bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors and offer two good double bedrooms and a generous single, the family bathroom is fitted with a white suite with bath and separate shower.
Situation
Darlingscott is little more than a hamlet comprising a number of Cotswold stone period farmhouses and cottages with a small parish church. It lies just 2 miles from Ilmington on the borders of South Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds, in the midst of superb countryside within a Conservation Area. There is a good choice of schools in the vicinity and local shopping in Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Campden and Stratford-upon-Avon. Cheltenham and Oxford are also within easy reach, as is the M40. There are regular train services to London Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh or to Marylebone from Banbury or Warwick.
Outside
To the front of the Cottage is a well maintained lawn with established hedges to either side and herbaceous border and decorative stone flagged path. The path leads to a superb studio which is ideal for a home office with power and light connected. Immediately adjacent to the front of the house is a decked area from which you sit and enjoy the view down the garden. To the side of the property is a pair of gates opening onto a stone chip driveway with box hedge border, this area provides parking for two cars. An old stone forge under a slate roof sits next to the Cottage, this has been converted into a superb guest suite with double bedroom and en-suite shower room, a further door provides access to the utility at the rear of this building.
Additional Information
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property with oil fired central heating.
Local Authority: Stratford-on-Avon District Council Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale. All other such items are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Band C
Viewing: By prior appointment with sole agent Hamptons International
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