For Sale3 Bedroom House in Somerton Road, Ardley, Bicester£550,000

A charming stone-built detached cottage dating back to the 17th Century, with flexible accommodation, and an abundance of character features, along with a delightful south-facing rear garden, a garage, and driveway parking in a village location close to excellent commuter links. Hunters Cottage has been sympathetically restored and refurbished to a high specification throughout. Recent works include re-thatching of the pretty roof. The kitchen is fitted with a generous number of units complemented by Quarry tiled flooring, and solid wood work-surfaces. With a large window overlooking the garden and an attractive stable door leading to the side of the property, it sets the scene for what is to follow in this delightful period cottage. The sitting room is notable for its generous ceiling height, pretty window seat, and the fabulous stone-built open fireplace with a wood burner, making for the perfect setting for cosy winter evenings. The dining area also boasts a window seat, exposed beams, oak flooring, and a large window overlooking the garden. French doors lead to the rear garden too, allowing you to enjoy that "inside-outside" feel, making entertaining with friends and family easy. Stairs from the Dining area lead to the first floor, which has two double bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom. The second floor has a third bedroom and a study accessed via the bedroom that would also lend itself to being utilised as a dressing room. Outside, there are a pair of five wooden bar gates leading to driveway parking and the garage. The south-facing garden is particularly lovely, carefully landscaped, and maintained by the current owners it complements this delightful period cottage extremely well, and provides the perfect retreat after a long day at work. There are mature trees, colourful shrubs, and borders, roses growing over the rear porch, plenty of areas laid to lawn, along with seating areas to enjoy al-fresco dining and BBQ's The popular village of Ardley is approximately 4 miles northwest of Bicester. The village benefits from having a play park, which is only a few minutes walk from the property, and a parish church, with a traditional pub in the adjoining village of Fewcott. The village of Fritwell is 1.6 miles away, which has a primary school, butchers, and access to lovely walks. For those who commute, nearby Bicester has two railway stations providing links to Oxford, Birmingham, and London ( in under and hour ) The M40, A34, A41, and A43 road links are also easily accessible. Bicester is a historic market town and one of the fastest-growing towns in Europe. It has a range of local stores, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. Bicester Village with 170 luxury boutiques, is a dream destination for designer shopping. Bicester Avenue garden centre and a recently finished retail park with Marks and Spencer, Next, and Nike provide further shopping options. More extensive shopping facilities and cultural activities can be found in Oxford, Banbury, Milton Keynes, or Chipping Norton towards the West.