A stunning period property dating back to the 1880s occupying an enviable position within the hugely popular Oxfordshire village of Stratton Audley, enjoying far-reaching views over open countryside. AUCTION SALE- 20/09/23 * Viewings 12.30 pm-2 pm Thursday 14th Sept. 12.30-2 pm Friday 15th Sept.*

An impressive stone-built period property occupying a generous plot (approximately 0.4 acres) with previously granted planning permission to convert the double garage to ancillary accommodation.

Approached over a gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles, Stone Cottage boasts far-reaching views over neighbouring farmland to the side and rear.

An attractive enclosed porch leads through the hallway to the sitting room at the front of the property.

With a bay window overlooking the front lawn, and a wood-burning stove it is both a light and cosy room to enjoy long winter evenings.

The dining room also boasts a feature fireplace and character features, making it ideal for formal entertaining, it would also lend itself to being utilised as a family room or snug.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a fabulous room, and certainly the "hub" of this delightful period home.

Fitted with a number of floor and eye level units, integrated appliances, along with a two oven AGA it also has plenty of space for a large table and chairs.

With views over the lovely garden and double doors leading to the patio, it offers a fantastic area for entertaining with friends and family throughout the year.

Stairs off the hallway lead down to the study, which is ideal for those working from home. In addition to the study, there is also a shower room and W.C


The first floor has three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, and a pretty bay window overlooking the front lawn.

Outside, the garden is mainly laid to lawn, stretching around three sides of the property, and enclosed by dry-stone walls along with mature shrubs it provides a lovely backdrop to enjoy summer evenings and al-fresco dining.


The double garage can be accessed from the front, and a courtesy door off the rear courtyard.

There may be further scope to extend the property, subject to planning, or resubmit the application for the lapsed planning for the garage,

Stratton Audley is a small village highly regarded within the area. The village has a broad and varied social life centered around the Red Lion public house, restaurant/craft shop at Stratton Audley Barn and the Norman Church.

The village is about 2.5 miles north-east of Bicester and about a quarter of a mile south of the A4421 Bicester to Buckingham road.

The local area boasts a wide selection of walking and riding along with a network of footpaths and bridleways.

Bicester is the nearest town and has two railway stations. Bicester North offers a great commuter service to London Marylebone in around 45 minutes and you can reach Birmingham in 1 hour.
Bicester Village Station offers a direct service to Oxford and an additional service to London Marylebone.

By car, the M40 is within easy reach at J9 or J10, and offers access to London, M25, Oxford, and Birmingham.
Bicester.
Buckingham and Milton Keynes are also within easy reach both with a wide variety of shopping and leisure facilities.

There are a number of good local independent schools in the tri-county area including Bloxham, Oxford High, Beachborough, and Stowe.

Bicester itself is a historic market town with a wide range of shops, together with cafes, pubs, numerous restaurants, weekly markets, a Sainsbury's supermarket, and a cinema complex.

More recent additions in the Retail Park are the Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Next, Boots, and soon-to-open David LLoyd Gym, with further shops and restaurants planned.

Bicester Village is a dream destination for designer shopping with 170 luxury boutiques all on your doorstep and is a few minute's drive or a five-minute walk from the town centre.