The Old DairyBroad Street | Bampton | Oxfordshire | OX18 2LY

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The Old DairyFamed in recent years for being the home of the fictitious Downton in Downton Abbey, Bampton is a quintessentially English village that enjoys a stunning setting on the edge of the Cotswolds, deep in the Oxfordshire countryside. Situated in the heart of the village is The Old Dairy, a house that is believed to date back to the mid 1700s and one that is steeped in history. “My wife had lived in Bampton years before we bought this property,” says Richard, “and when I took early retirement we both agreed that this would be a wonderful place to settle. However, as we were looking for a property right in the centre of the village with off-road parking, our search took a little longer than expected, four years to be exact.”

“The house has a really warm feeling,” says Richard, “visitors often comment on how welcoming it is. It’s quite traditional in terms of layout with a large sitting room at the front aspect, a dining room for more formal occasions and a spacious kitchen/diner overlooking the garden. We have lots of our meals in there because we can sit and enjoy the view of the garden and all the way to the church spire in the distance.”

“Our favourite part of the house is most definitely the sitting room,” says Richard. “It’s in the oldest part of the property, and the walls are very thick, which means it’s always wonderfully cosy and warm. It’s also a very calming environment. We are fortunate enough to have a cellar,” says Richard, “which is one of the things I’ll be most unhappy about leaving. I’ve built up quite the collection of wine over the years and it’s the perfect environment in which to store it.”

“This has been a lovely house to own,” says Richard. “It has lots of living and storage space, a friendly feeling and a super garden. We will hopefully be staying in the village, but we shall be sad to leave The Old Dairy.”

“We have a beautiful old walled garden,” says Richard, “which is very easy to maintain and therefore we’ve had more time to enjoy it. It comprises a nice patio area, borders with flowers and shrubs, and a lawn, in the middle of which is an old apple tree. This year it has produced an abundant crop of apples.”

“Top of our wish list when looking for this property was to be right in the heart of the village,” says Richard, “which means we have good access to all that the village has to offer. Our location is also wonderfully convenient when it comes to venturing further afield. “We have good, locally uncluttered road links; excellent bus services and a choice of rail services from nearby Long Hanborough, and also from Oxford, Didcot, and Swindon. Oxford is of course close by with all its cultural and leisure amenities but closer still is Witney which is a very nice town with a new shopping precinct and cinema complex, a market, and a selection of independent shops.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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The Old Dairy, Broad Street, Bampton is a Grade II Listed cottage enviably situated a short walk from the everyday facilities surrounding the central market place. The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors (four if you include the cellar) and is well presented throughout with two well-proportioned reception rooms and four bedrooms with two bathrooms and two cloakrooms. The shaker style kitchen is a particular feature being large enough to take a dining table and enjoying an aspect and opening into the walled gardens watched over by Bampton’s 13th century spire. Off road parking for several vehicles is a great advantage of this property and a detached garage with attached second kitchen/workshop/utility is a useful addition. All mains services are connected and the lovely wood burner in the sitting room is complimented by gas fired central heating.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.11.2015

EPC Exempt - Grade II Listed

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Fine & Country Oxford 101 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire OX3 9AE

Tel 01865 759550

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