- For Sale
- Guide price 2,000,000 GBP
- Build Size: 4,167 ft2
- Land Size: 4,167 ft2
- Bedroom: 4
- Bathroom: 2
A charming and historic house in an exceptional position on the edge of the Cotswolds
Built in c. 1820, The Dower House is an exceptionally handsome family home with a grand facade, in a wonderful elevated position with views across the Cotswold hills and Burford's ancient roofscape. The property has been a family home for several decades and, while it has been well maintained and is ready to move into, the house is not listed and therefore offers a rare opportunity to make it one's own. Built of traditional Cotswold stone under a stone roof, the house is substantial yet versatile, with numerous period features. Internally, the accommodation flows well. A central hall links well-proportioned reception rooms with generous ceiling heights to less formal living rooms to the rear. The most recent addition is the garden room/ conservatory, which makes the most of the beautiful gardens and views. Above is a principal suite with an adjoining bathroom and dressing room, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an additional WC at the top of the main stairs. There is scope to convert the studio above the double garage to further bedrooms or office space.Outside:The mature gardens are divided into 'rooms', with yew hedges and a wildlife pond, while herbaceous borders provide vibrant colour from spring through to autumn. Stone steps lead down to an orchard with apple trees, fruit bushes and a vegetable garden. To the side of the house, a drive leads to space for parking and a double garage with a studio above. To the rear of the garden is a delightful bothy currently used as a potting shed.
Situated in the historic and unspoilt hamlet of Westhall Hill, overlooking Burford's medieval rooftops and church spire, the house is both rural and convenient, with an attractive footpath leading through the meadows to Burford High Street. Burford has many everyday shopping facilities, including a butcher, newsagent, post office, baker and general store, as well as antique shops and art galleries. In addition, the surrounding villages offer a selection of pubs, restaurants and community shops. In the nearby towns of Chipping Norton and Witney can be found a range of supermarkets and food shops, while the larger cities of Oxford and Cheltenham provide more extensive amenities and facilities. Railway stations at Charlbury, Kingham and Oxford regularly service London Paddington. Road communications are good, with access to the A40 connecting to the M40 to London and the M5 to the west. State and private schooling in the area are outstanding, with schools in Burford, Bourton-on the-Water, Kingham and Cokethorpe, along with the Oxford schools, including the Dragon School, Magdalen College School and a host of others, including Cheltenham Ladies' College and Cheltenham Boys School in Cheltenham.Distances:Burford 1/2 mile, Charlbury Station 8 miles (London Paddington from 70 minutes), Stow-on-the-Wold 10 miles, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop 11 miles, Soho Farmhouse 16 miles, Cirencester 17 miles, Oxford 20 miles, Cheltenham 22 miles, M4 (J15) 16 miles to the south. (All distances and times are approximate.)
Built in c. 1820, The Dower House is an exceptionally handsome family home with a grand facade, in a wonderful elevated position with views across the Cotswold hills and Burford's ancient roofscape. The property has been a family home for several decades and, while it has been well maintained and is ready to move into, the house is not listed and therefore offers a rare opportunity to make it one's own. Built of traditional Cotswold stone under a stone roof, the house is substantial yet versatile, with numerous period features. Internally, the accommodation flows well. A central hall links well-proportioned reception rooms with generous ceiling heights to less formal living rooms to the rear. The most recent addition is the garden room/ conservatory, which makes the most of the beautiful gardens and views. Above is a principal suite with an adjoining bathroom and dressing room, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and an additional WC at the top of the main stairs. There is scope to convert the studio above the double garage to further bedrooms or office space.Outside:The mature gardens are divided into 'rooms', with yew hedges and a wildlife pond, while herbaceous borders provide vibrant colour from spring through to autumn. Stone steps lead down to an orchard with apple trees, fruit bushes and a vegetable garden. To the side of the house, a drive leads to space for parking and a double garage with a studio above. To the rear of the garden is a delightful bothy currently used as a potting shed.
Situated in the historic and unspoilt hamlet of Westhall Hill, overlooking Burford's medieval rooftops and church spire, the house is both rural and convenient, with an attractive footpath leading through the meadows to Burford High Street. Burford has many everyday shopping facilities, including a butcher, newsagent, post office, baker and general store, as well as antique shops and art galleries. In addition, the surrounding villages offer a selection of pubs, restaurants and community shops. In the nearby towns of Chipping Norton and Witney can be found a range of supermarkets and food shops, while the larger cities of Oxford and Cheltenham provide more extensive amenities and facilities. Railway stations at Charlbury, Kingham and Oxford regularly service London Paddington. Road communications are good, with access to the A40 connecting to the M40 to London and the M5 to the west. State and private schooling in the area are outstanding, with schools in Burford, Bourton-on the-Water, Kingham and Cokethorpe, along with the Oxford schools, including the Dragon School, Magdalen College School and a host of others, including Cheltenham Ladies' College and Cheltenham Boys School in Cheltenham.Distances:Burford 1/2 mile, Charlbury Station 8 miles (London Paddington from 70 minutes), Stow-on-the-Wold 10 miles, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop 11 miles, Soho Farmhouse 16 miles, Cirencester 17 miles, Oxford 20 miles, Cheltenham 22 miles, M4 (J15) 16 miles to the south. (All distances and times are approximate.)
