Summary - THE COTTAGE DRAYTON BANBURY OX15 6EH
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming Grade II thatched cottage with large garden in sought-after Drayton.
Grade II listed 18th-century thatched Hornton stone cottage
Set in sought-after Drayton, The Cottage is an 18th-century Grade II listed thatched home with abundant period character. Built from Hornton stone, the house retains exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with a log burner and many original features that create a warm, picture‑postcard interior. The property sits on a decent plot with an L-shaped rear garden and offers off‑street parking for multiple vehicles.
The accommodation is traditional in layout: beamed sitting room, kitchen/dining room with stone floor and a staircase to three first-floor bedrooms (two doubles and a large single) and one bathroom. Practical details include double glazing fitted after 2002 and electric storage heating, which may influence running costs compared with modern gas heating.
Important practical considerations: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may make repairs or replacement of features — notably the thatched roof and historic stone walls — more complex and costly. The stone walls are understood to have little or no insulation, and the property uses electric storage heaters rather than gas central heating. These factors mean any buyer should factor in ongoing maintenance, sympathetic repairs and potential upgrades handled in line with listed‑building requirements.
For families or buyers seeking character and a rural setting, this cottage offers charm, a generous garden and proximity to village amenities and well-regarded local schools. It is best suited to someone who values historic features and is prepared for the responsibilities that come with owning a listed, thatched property.
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