Grade II listed thatched cottage — historic character, listing restrictions apply
Honeysuckle Cottage is a Grade II listed thatched cottage set in the highly desirable village of Great Milton, about eight miles from Oxford and close to the M40. The house combines original period character — exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and leaded windows — with modern living: a bespoke kitchen with island and gas-fired AGA flows into a newly built triple-aspect orangery overlooking the south-facing walled garden. The property offers flexible living across two floors with four bedrooms and multiple reception rooms ideal for family life or weekend country retreats.
Practical benefits include a detached double garage, driveway parking and a separate home office/gym, useful for working from home or hobby space. The layout includes a ground-floor utility and guest cloakroom/shower room, plus two staircases leading to well-presented bedrooms and a family bathroom. The setting is peaceful and village-centre convenient — within walking distance of the local pub and primary school, with fast rail links from nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway and quick access to junction 7 of the M40.
Buyers should note material constraints: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate servicing or extensions. The thatched roof carries higher specialist maintenance and insurance costs compared with modern roofing. Council Tax is in the higher band and the property’s low roadside frontage means a small front garden; the thatched, period nature also implies periodic conservation upkeep. These factors are offset by the cottage’s generous internal floor area, ancillary buildings and strong village location for commuters and families.