6 Bed Detached House For Sale

Hundley Cottage lies at the end of a small no through lane, with wonderful views over the surrounding Cotswold countryside. Whilst in a private and rural position, the house is within walking distance of the town and railway station. The house has generous reception rooms and flexible bedroom accommodation, enjoying views over either the Evenlode Valley or the private gardens of Hundley Cottage.

There is a large gravelled parking area for a number of cars to the front. A path leads from the driveway to the rear terrace, from which there are steps up to the formal lawns, with a magnificent ash tree at the centre. The lawns slope gently upwards to an elevated area, perfectly situated to enjoy the spectacular views over the Cotswold landscape.

Charlbury is one of the most popular market towns in West Oxfordshire. Surrounded by beautiful Cotswold countryside and benefiting from its own mainline railway station, it is attractive to both local families and commuters. The town lies in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a strong and thriving community with a selection of local shops, including a small supermarket with a post office. There are three public houses in the town, with of note the newly refurbished pub and hotel The Bell, owned by Daylesford. There is also a well-known delicatessen and a new Community Centre with sports facilities. Adjacent to the Community Centre, there is a doctor's surgery, a dental practice, and a veterinary surgery. More comprehensive amenities are available in the nearby market towns of Burford, Witney, Chipping Norton, and Oxford. The renowned Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic, Diddly Squat Farm Shop, Estelle Manor, RH (Restoration Hardware) in Aynho and Bicester Village are all within striking distance.

Communications are excellent, with the A40 circa 7 miles away, with direct access to Cheltenham, Birmingham, Oxford, and London. There is also a mainline railway station in Charlbury, with regular trains to London Paddington (68 minutes). Within 14 miles, one can also reach Oxford Parkway with fast trains (55 minutes) to London Marylebone. Oxford Airport is within 10 miles.

Schooling is renowned in the area, with an outstanding selection of independent schools, including Kitebrook Preparatory School, Kingham Primary School, Radley College, St. Edward's School, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Tudor Hall, the Dragon School, Cothill, Summer Fields School, Magdalen College School, Cokethorpe School, and St Hugh's.