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4, CHIMNEY FARM
COTTAGES
THE BEST OF
B OT H WO R L D S
Offering so much, this is a fabulous home which artfully combines the best of both
worlds – a characterful Grade II Listed 17th-century cottage with an incredible just-
completed extension plus an idyllic setting in the tiny Thameside hamlet of Chimney,
bang in the middle of a nature reserve.
But it’s not in the proverbial ‘middle of nowhere’! This lovely family-sized home
is at the heart of the countryside, but it’s just a few miles from schools, shops and
pubs in the nearby villages of Aston and Bampton, and the towns of Witney and
Faringdon. It’s a ten-minute drive to the A420, allowing direct access into Oxford and
Swindon – both 20 miles away – plus the M40 and M4.
The two-storey extension has been added by the current owner, a building developer,
with the faultless, high-specification finish you would expect. Accessed from the
older part of the cottage via a chic glazed hallway, it has added a luxe 28ft kitchen/
family room with two walls of glass sliding doors overlooking the garden, plus a
In an enviable countryside location but within a few miles of all the necessities of spacious en-suite master bedroom above. There’s this and much more to this warm
everyday life, 4 Chimney Farm Cottages is as rare as the wildlife on its doorstep. and welcoming home, so let us tell you all about it...
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02–03
A HOME FOR
ALL SEASONS
Originally a farm cottage, the remote and tranquil
fields and waterways surrounding it are no longer
farming land. Over the past 18 years it has been
transformed into Chimney Meadows, one of
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s largest
nature reserves and a refuge for wading birds and
wildfowl, so the only sound is of the birds calling
to each other and the buzz of insects.
In the spring, the wetlands are carpeted with
yellow cowslips and, in the summer, fields once
planted with wheat and barley are now gently
swaying wildflower meadows. In the winter,
the wildfowl arrive and huge murmurations of
starlings swoop overhead. What a haven this
place is, and you can live right here in the midst
of it.
04–05
FA M I LY-S I Z E D A N D FA B U LO U S
Peacefully located among a handful of As soon as you enter the large and lovely
properties at the end of a no through road, the entrance hall, which is part of the extension, you
semi-detached cottage covers a generous 1,910 will be impressed by the tasteful combination of
sq ft and sits in approximately three-quarters of country cottage with contemporary.
an acre of gardens with copious parking space
on the gravel drive in front and via another The exposed stone wall of the original cottage
entrance at the rear. looks so stylish alongside the chic designer
staircase with oak bannisters and glass panels
This distinctive family-sized home has been which rises to the first floor.
sympathetically updated – the very old and the
very new work in perfect harmony together. There’s a useful storage cupboard, modern
There is oil-fired heating and underfloor heating cloakroom, airy and spacious utility room with
beneath the grey flagstone tiles throughout the sink and plenty of storage, plus separate boiler
ground floor. room.
06–07
The living room is in the original part of the building and is warmed by a woodburner
in the Cotswold stone fireplace, with a space for log storage alongside and a cupboard
above. There’s a captivating window seat overlooking the garden - it’s a sunny spot for
a morning cuppa. A laundry room with lots of storage space is located alongside, with
access from the hallway.
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08–09
Walk back through the hallway and step into the
impressive kitchen/family room. There’s loads of
space here for the family to cook, dine and relax.
The spacious, sleek gloss-white kitchen is configured
in a ‘U’ shape, so everything is neatly to hand, with
granite worktops. The high-end Neff appliances
include two eye-level full sized slide and hide ovens
(self cleaning), a central island houses the five-ringed
induction hob with a designer extractor fan above it.
The American style built-in fridge freezer is also Neff,
and there is an integral Bosch dishwasher.
A staircase which mirrors the contemporary style of
the one in the hallway rises to the master bedroom
suite above. The current owners have their dining
table at the far end of the family room, next to the two
glass corner walls formed by the sliding doors. In the
summer these can be drawn back, with the effect of
merging indoors with outdoors – just imagine what
wonderful summertime gatherings you can enjoy.
Above this is a double-height space with an impressive
feature ceiling light, overlooked by the glass-panelled
landing. With so much space to play with, this room
has the flexibility to be used as the main living area,
while the existing living room could become a formal
dining room if desired.
10–11
12–13
A N D S O TO B E D
Ascend the grey carpeted stairs from the
family room to the chic master bedroom
above. Light floods into this well
proportioned vaulted room via a large
Velux window. It has plenty of hanging
space in the double built-in wardrobes,
and there’s an adjoining state-of-the-art
wet room with a drenching monsoon
shower.
The staircase from the main hallway leads to two
further double bedrooms on the first floor, one with
views of the surrounding countryside and the other
over the rear gardens. A lovely contemporary new
bathroom with an over-bath shower and sleek grey
wall tiles serves these two bedrooms and the super-
sunny vaulted guest room on the second floor.
This spacious bedroom, which is in the timber-
beamed roof of the original cottage, is bathed in
daylight via a Velux rooflight and has plenty of
under-eaves storage. The small room adjoining,
currently used as an office, has the plumbing in place
to become an en-suite bathroom if desired.
14–15
16–17
S PAC I O U S G A R D E N S
The cottage gardens are expansive and currently laid
mainly to lawn, giving keen gardeners plenty of scope to
stamp their mark on the plot. There’s considerable space to
cultivate a vegetable garden, plant trees and nurture flower
borders, or erect play equipment for the children. A large
new paved patio wraps round the extension.
A fence delineates the main garden area and, beyond
this, there is a sizeable paddock with two sheds and a
greenhouse. The plot has plenty of potential, perhaps for
the construction of a garage or for horse stabling.
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18–19There’s a pub, The Red Lion, and
K E E P I N G I T LO C A L the wonderful Aston Pottery with
its shop and café.
Bampton is a ten-minute drive
away with a supermarket, butcher,
arts centre, pubs and coffee shop.
Larger supermarkets including
Waitrose and Sainsbury’s are
located in Witney and Faringdon.
Buckland is another nearby
village with a great pub, The
Lamb, and the Trout at Tadpole
Bridge is also highly rated.
There are C of E primary
schools in Aston and Bampton,
both Ofsted-rated ‘good’, and
the nearest secondary schools
There’s countryside and river walks, cycling and horse-riding on the doorstep of are in Witney and Faringdon.
4 Chimney Farm Cottages, but you don’t have to go very far at all to find all the other And there’s a huge choice of
essentials of everyday life. In nearby Aston a thriving community shop sells freshly excellent independent schools
baked bread, local eggs, fruit and vegetables, plus takeaway hot drinks. in this part of Oxfordshire
including Cokethorpe, St Hugh’s,
Chandlings, Abingdon School,
Radley College, Our Lady’s and
St Helen & St Katharine.
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20–21Second Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Finer details: Important notice: Stowhill Estates Ltd, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Square footage: 1910 square feet
• Characterful 17th Century cottage • 28ft luxurious kitchen/family room • Easy access to Bampton, Aston and 1) They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property (177.40 square metres)
the A420 either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They
• Grade II listed • Cosy sitting room with wood
assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars
• Olde-worlde charm meets burning stove • Council Tax Band B (£1506 per year) do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations
contemporary luxury living • Master bedroom suite with wet room • EPC Rated D of fact.
This floor plan including furniture, fixture measurements
and monsoon shower 2) Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for
• Exquisitely renovated with high-spec • Local Authority: West Oxfordshire and dimensions are approximate and for illustrative
guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. purposes only. Boxbrownie.com gives no guarantee,
fixtures and finishes • 3 further double bedrooms District Council – 01993 861 000
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other warranty or representation as to the accuracy and layout.
• Idyllic setting on the edge of a nature • Large south facing gardens (1 acre) consents and Stowhill Estates Ltd have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers All enquiries must be directed to the agent, vendor or
reserve with potential for paddocks must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photos and Brochure prepared February 2021. party representing this floor plan.
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