* Freehold
* 4 Bedroom Cottage
* Grade II Listed & Conservation Area
* Stunning Garden Views Over Paddock & Open Fields
* Driveway For Three Cars
* Double Garage With One Side Converted For Boiler Boom & Additional Office/Snug room
* Four Year Old Boiler, Oil Fired Central Heating
* Walking Distance To Two Pubs Located In The Village
* Walking Distance To Local Post Office, Convenience Store & Primary School
Dating back to the 16th century this charming four bedroom Grade II listed
stone built cottage has been sympathetically updated in keeping with the
charming 400 year history, positioned in highly demanded village of Marsh
Gibbon, Buckinghamshire and the outskirts of Bicester. The residence has a
warm and homely feel throughout, boasting a host of characterful features
including the feature beams, open fire place, solid oak work tops, and feature
window seat enjoying the picturesque setting and grounds. The generous living
accommodation positioned over two floors with well - manicured south facing rear
garden which make the ideal setting for dining al - fresco, with a detached
garage complete this delightful family home.
The spacious mature courtyard area is the ideal setting for unwinding after a
long day which is accessed by the rear of the property, the formal rear garden
itself is private and tranquil with wonderful views across the fields, there
are three seating areas which capture the sun throughout the day including a
BBQ area, the setting would host gathering and tea parties perfectly.
As you enter the kitchen you are welcomed with a wonderful duel tone country
style kitchen fitted with a range of floor and eye level units and wooden
worktop with bespoke cabinetry hiding away the freestanding washing machine,
dishwasher. Further appliances include a freestanding fridge freezer and
range - master cooker with induction hob. The kitchen benefits from duel aspect
windows with views to the front the & rear of the cottage, as well having a
sense of space throughout with generous head height.
The following room you access from via the kitchen is a cosy dining area with
beautiful exposed beams, perfect for more formal dining or could be used as a
separate snug or office space. There is a further separate area currently
being used as an office which can further be used as a separate reading corner
or library.
The charm and character continues into the main living area with a log burning
stove, window bench seat and exposed stone walls. There is plenty of space for
a couple of sofas and chairs making it perfect for when all the family are
together. On the first floor are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and further
scope for a further bedroom to the third floor/loft room (subject to planning
permission) The main bedroom has views to both the side and front of the
cottage, en - suite shower room and built in wardrobes. Three further bedrooms
and family bathroom which complete the first floor.
The converted garage has been split into two areas, the first being a boiler
room/ utility and storage area with the second room being utilised as a fully
insulated music/ home cinema room, this room also lends itself as further
office. A bespoke workshop behind the garage houses the extra garden furniture
and equipment, this room could further be converted to an office room.
Location:
Being only circa 2 miles to the A41, the property is situated in the village
of Marsh Gibbon. The village has many thriving organisations - Village Hall
with a diverse range of activities and social events, active Church of
England, United Reformed Church, Playgroup, School and pta activities,
Cricket, Football, Badminton, Tennis, Youth Clubs, and Fishing among others.
It also benefits from two Public Houses, The Plough Inn which has newly opened
and The Greyhound Inn which will reopen after refurbishment and a new village
shop. Bicester is approximately 4 miles away 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 services into Oxford and again into London Marylebone. The M40 is
within easy reach and at J9 or J10 and offers access to London, M25, Oxford
and Birmingham.
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"In the owners words"
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With our children already at the village school and with a growing group of
friends and involvement in the community we very much wanted to move to Marsh
Gibbon, but it took us a few years (and a couple of other house moves) before
the right opportunity came along.
Built in 1610, but with extensive renovation and extension done in the late
70s, 2 West Edge Cottage had all the charm that we could have wished for,
albeit ready for another complete renovation to bring it up to date. We have
always liked a project and could see the potential of this property straight
away and were willing to commit to what we knew would be 5+ years of work to
bring the house and gardens back to life and ready for the next phase of the
house’s long history.
Before starting work we engaged with Historic Buildings to talk through our
plans and had a report written on what they agreed could be done within the
rules of the Grade 2 listing. The only part of these discussions that has not
yet come to fruition is the conversion of the original loft rooms which
Historic Buildings said they would certainly agree to, subject to discussion
on how best to access this 3rd floor. This would be a fabulous project for any
future owner.
The house has been an amazing place to live and in which to bring up our
children but this is only really half of the story. The village is a special
place, with a community brought together by the various sports clubs, numerous
annual events, well used village hall, church and of course the pubs that have
both recently been renovated. The new village store has enhanced life in Marsh
Gibbon even further.
For those who want a quiet life, Marsh Gibbon is a beautiful and peaceful
village. If however you want to get involved in village life, you will, with
little effort, soon uncover a very friendly and supportive community and find
that you have a whole village of friends before you know it!

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