Positioned in the centre of this idyllic location hidden away in Blockley village and bounded by the gently cascading Blockley Brook, this semi-detached, two storey, two double bedroom cottage forms part of the conversion of a farm building in the 1970's and has now been enhanced further by the present owner and should be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.
There are views over the well-manicured grounds from each of the windows with this property having an open plan lawned to the front and a patio area to the rear having a westerly aspect perfect for alfresco dining.
One of the most stunning features of the property is the open plan living space to the ground floor with a 17ft high apex ceiling and a cast iron spiral staircase to a mezzanine landing and the master bedroom. There is a stylish well equipped fitted kitchen and slate style ceramic flooring to the entire ground floor.
The property has its own shower room/WC but there is also the romantic role top slipper bath within the ground floor bedroom.
Externally there is a communal picnic area within the grounds adjacent to the brook probably one of the most engaging positions within the village. The property has allocated parking for two vehicles.
Whilst the property has been a second home for many years it also lends itself to be an ideal holiday let particularly for the development's privacy and seclusion.
Lower Farm Cottages is located in a particularly discrete environment in Blockley village within easy walking distance there are two public houses, a well-stocked shop/mini market and the café which not only opens everyday but also double as a fine dining restaurant several evenings in the week. Blockley is located midway between the Cotswold café society of Chipping Campden and the more traditional market town of Moreton-in-Marsh where there are rail links to London Paddington.
Entrance Hall (5' 09" x 6' 11" or 1.75m x 2.11m)
With slate style ceramic tiled floor, timber painted latch and brace doors, double radiator.
Shower Room/W.C.
With three piece in white, low flush WC, wash hand basin set into vanity cabinet and shower cubicle partially enclosed with glazed panels with a rain shower head and hand held shower spray. Fully tiled walls, built in extractor, chrome ladder style heated towel rail and radiator, large dressing mirror.
Ground Floor Bedroom (14' 07" x 8' 10" or 4.45m x 2.69m)
with matching floor as per the hallway, attractive outlook over rear garden and grounds. Single radiator, two wall mounted light points and freestanding roll top slipper bath formed into its own enclave, tiled surround, swan neck mixer tap and hand held shower spray. Built in extractor and two exposed ceiling beams.
Open plan Living Room/ Kitchen (22' 00" x 14' 04"Max Max or 6.71m x 4.37m Max)
With 17ft high apex ceiling with slate style ceramic tiled floor, two double radiators and cast iron spiral staircase ascending to mezzanine floor with exposed beam and one random pointed stone wall. An elevated 16ft at plinth full height picture window with outlook over garden and also kitchen area with corian work surface, inset stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap. Integrated Lamona dishwasher, 4 tier drawer unit, integrated fridge, space for slot in electric oven with mirrored splash back above and canopy cooker hood. Wall mounted Worcester combination gas boiler for instantaneous hot water and gas fired central heating. A wall plate rack, one wall mounted and one further base unit. Double doors leading out on to westerly facing rear garden.
First Floor Master Bedroom (12' 03" x 13' 11" or 3.73m x 4.24m)
With 10ft high apex ceilings with exposed purlins and roof timbers. Double glazed velux window with blind and easterly aspect over front garden. Pine dressing area with circular wash hand basin and mixer tap above. Two x four drawer units with cupboards to one side, two cupboards with access to eaves storage. Built in double wardrobe, single radiator and glazed panelled entrance door.
Front Garden Area (50' 0" Max x 40' 0" Max or 15.24m Max x 12.19m Max)
Open chain and post fence forming a boundary between this property and Willow End and a tarmac communal pathway forming the boundary on the opposite side.
Rear Garden (40' 0" Max x 20' 0" Max or 12.19m Max x 6.10m Max)
Elevated section with mature trees, plants and alpine rockery area and patio immediately adjacent to the property perfect for alfresco dining. Steps to one side ascending to the communal pathway and the right hand gravel side on which belongs to Otters Abode which provides two allocated parking spaces.
Communal grounds
There is an allocated section for refuse bins, from the car park there is a pathway leading to a communal lawned area beside Blockley Brook where there is a communal picnic table. The entrance to the car park is from School Lane.
NB
There is a service charge applicable to the property of £120 per month payable to Lower Farm Management Company which covers communal lighting, communal gardening, waste disposal, window cleaning and insurance for communal areas. There are covenants within the management company that the grounds remain open plan to maintain the aesthetic nature of the development.
Directions
From our Moreton-in-Marsh office, turn left and at the second mini roundabout turn right along the A44 continuing through the village of Bourton on the Hill after which turn right signposted Blockley 1 1/2 miles. When descending into the village continue through the timber gates on each side of the road and take the next turning on the left and immediately right into Lower Farm Cottages. Continue past three more modern cottages on the left side and parking space for this property is next two on the left.
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