As settings go, it doesn’t get much better than this – located on the edge of picturesque Holwell and surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the Cotswolds is this wonderful family home.
A former school house, the oldest part of the property was built in the late 1800’s by the owner of the Bradwell Grove estate for the benefit of the estate workers.
The house has a warm and inviting feel, with generously proportioned, elegant rooms that are ideally suited for a family and modern-day living.
The plot equates to a total of 0.5 acres and includes a beautiful garden enclosed by a traditional Cotswold dry stone wall and laurel hedging. Naturalistic planting has been used to create a wildlife friendly area, the grass margins and borders designed to encourage pollinators, and planted with fruit trees, roses and native shrubs. These include apple, pear, quince and mulberry trees, and a mature walnut. Wiring is in place for a robotic lawn mower.
There are a number of key highlights to living at this wonderful property – the main ones are:
A beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, that includes an Aga, is not only superb for those who are keen on cooking but it offers a perfect space to dine and entertain. The adjoining sitting room offers a perfect balance of open plan living yet each room cleverly retains an individual feel. This is very much the heart of the home.
The property was converted by the previous owners and extended more recently, the result being this superb home.
Large windows allow for an abundance of natural light and in turn, wonderful views over the south facing gardens.
Doors open from the second reception room and glazed vestibule onto a terrace, creating a seamless link between the inside and out. The terrace is perfect for those who enjoy outside dining and entertaining.
The five bedroom, four bath/shower rooms, arranged over the and second floor, make for comfortable living.
The accommodation throughout flows well and offers a great deal of versatility, perfectly suited to those who would require multigenerational living, playroom, gym, studio or office.
As well as the large driveway, there is a triple car port that provides further parking and storage.
The towns of Burford, Carterton, Witney and Cirencester are a short drive away and have a variety of shops and facilities which comprise supermarkets (this includes a Waitrose in both Witney and Cirencester), a cinema, mechanics, bike shops, restaurants, pubs and sports clubs.
The surrounding countryside is breath-taking and is perfect for those who enjoy walking, riding and cycling. There are countless walks in the area, of particular are the two established walks which both pass through the village; The Palladian Way and The d’Arcy Dalton Way. The Palladian Way is a long distance trail that starts at The Old Gaol in the centre of Buckingham and culminates at the Pulteney Bridge, Bath. The d’Arcy Dalton Way is 65 miles and runs through unspoilt countryside along the western side of Oxfordshire. Its northern end is at Wormleighton on the canal towpath, dropping down to the Ridgeway, at Waylands Smithy in the south.
The area is well renowned for not only having some of the most idyllic villages and hamlets, the neighbouring Westwell and Signet being just two. They are both lovely and provide a lovely walk from Holwell.
