Characterful Grade II cottage with large private gardens and garage, close to village amenities.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with original beams and wood burners
A handsome Grade II listed thatched cottage set back from North Street, offering characterful, flexible accommodation across well-proportioned rooms. The ground floor provides three reception rooms, a garden room that can serve as a bedroom, kitchen with breakfast room and a convenient shower room — ideal for single-level living or visitors. Original features remain throughout, including exposed beams, wooden floors, alcoves and wood burners that accentuate the period charm.
The first floor has an open landing suitable for a home office, a principal bedroom with dressing room and a large bathroom, plus a second bedroom with en-suite shower room. The house totals about 1,618 sq ft, giving generous living space while remaining manageable for downsizers or those seeking rural comfort close to local amenities.
Gardens wrap the cottage on three sides: well-tended lawns, established flower beds, private screening and several landscaped entertaining areas. A stone-built garage, off-street parking and a large outbuilding add practical storage and workshop potential. The location in Middle Barton places everyday shops, a primary school and transport links within easy reach — Banbury, Oxford and Chipping Norton are all accessible by road.
Practical considerations: the property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate some maintenance or upgrades; the thatched roof and period fabric will require specialist upkeep. Council tax is above average. Overall, this is a private, character-rich cottage suited to someone who values period detail, a spacious garden and village living, and is prepared for listed-property responsibilities.