_Escape to the country with this historic family home in the Cotswolds
Guide price: £3,600,000
This 4-6 bedroom family home oozes historic charm, yet it has evolved significantly over the years. In a former life, this was 2 cottages but it has been transformed into a wonderful 2 storey house. With 4-6 bedrooms, 4-5 bathrooms and 4 reception rooms (including a media/ games room), this is perfectly equipped for family living.
Tudor style features
The cast-iron lattice windows are so indicative of the Tudor period. Inside you’ll also find open fireplaces and high ceilings with wooden beams.
This cosy reception room is the ideal place to curl up with a good book and hot chocolate in front of a roaring open fire on a Sunday afternoon.
Recently renovated interiors
Continuing the theme of relaxation, the bathroom provides a peaceful sanctuary. The stylish copper bath makes a striking centrepiece, surrounded by natural textures in the wooden floors and ceiling beams. The natural textures continue into the high-ceilinged bedroom.
The kitchen retains its country feel, complete as it is with striking range cooker and with space for a big, family table. It’s crying out for fun family gatherings - sharing food, drinks and stories in the comforting hub of the house.
Extensive gardens
Outside is a delight for gardeners. The natural outdoor space comprises lawn, 3 terraces, a mature orchard, beautiful flower beds and a weeping willow walk. There are ample spaces to sit and drink in the verdant surroundings of the peaceful countryside.
Within the gardens is an annexe with a single en suite bedroom. It was a summer house formerly, but is now a space with multiple potential uses. It could provide an additional rental income or be accommodation for guests. Perhaps you want to use it as a studio or home office or teenager’s den. It provides a useful, flexible space.
What to love about Swinbrook
This picturesque Cotswolds location is just what you imagine a rural British village to be. Think cricket pitch, historic church, stone walls and a pretty village pub (The Swan Inn) – you get the quintessential idea. The small village is situated on the River Windrush, around 3 miles outside of Burford.
Swinbrook was home to the legendary Mitford sisters celebrated for their stories and exploits. Their graves can be found in the local churchyard at St Mary’s.
The village is designated as a Conservation Area and it lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This rural idyll is absolutely timeless.
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