Prominently positioned in the centre of this charismatic North Cotswold village and having the benefit of a 150-foot enclosed garden to the rear, this deceptively spacious double fronted three storey country retreat is full of the innate character and charm of a period Grade II listed building with some features believed to originally date from the 15th century.

The property has been extended and updated over recent years and incorporates adaptable accommodation which includes a sitting room with a homely wood burning stove, stylish fitted breakfast kitchen, separate dining room and utility and an elevated studio or office to the rear with direct access on to the beautiful garden. The first floor offers a variety of rooms with the master bedroom now being at the rear of the property with the main front bedroom having a beautiful fireplace and the option of a dressing room or a further bedroom to the rear with an Apex ceiling and direct access to the garden. There is a family shower room and 'Jack and Jill' main bathroom adjacent to bedroom two and forming the bathroom to the rear bedroom. There is a further bedroom on the second floor and separate loft storage.

When entering the property, one is immediately impressed with the antique flag stone floor leading through to the full height glazed vestibule to the rear with a perfect picture window towards the rear garden. The property has many exposed stone walls, antique fireplaces and painted beams, antique leaded paned windows and built-in window seats. There is an atmospheric original bread oven in the dining room begging to be renovated to its fullest extent. More contemporary enhancements include gas fired central heating, pressurised hot water system, upgraded wiring and plumbing.

One of the main delights of the property however is the 150-foot enclosed lawned rear garden with several areas for alfresco dining and the all important benefit of two car tandem parking at the end.

For those looking for the quintessential Cotswold cottage set amongst similarly aged character homes, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Bourton on the Hill is positioned mid-way between the larger village of Blockley and the more traditional market town of Moreton-in-Marsh where there are railway links for London Paddington. The village is blessed with beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside past the 18th century Sezincote House and the delightful Batsford Arboretum which has stunning views over the Evenlode Valley. Only 100 yards from the cottage is the renowned Horse and Groom pub and hostelry and there is a small Budgens supermarket and garage at the top of the hill. The famous market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold (5 miles), Chipping Campden (4 miles) and Broadway (4 miles) are some of the most famous towns in the North Cotswolds all only a short drive away.

Accomodation comprises:

Central Entrance Hall

With antique flagstone floor, double radiator, step up to rear vestibule, circuit breaker unit and entrance to kitchen.

Rear Vestibule

Access to utility room. Beyond the vestibule there is an integrated French drain taking rain water away from the property.

Kitchen (14' 06" x 10' 05" or 4.42m x 3.18m)

With ceramic tiled floor, solid granite work tops fitted to three sides with inset Butler's sink, with swan necked mixer tap, space for dishwasher, fridge and range cooker. Six base cupboards, ceramic tiled surround to work surfaces, open shelves, double radiator, built-in recess to original cupboards. Built-in window seat with leaded paned windows and southerly aspect.

Inner Hall Way

With easy staircase rising to first floor and built-in understairs storage cupboard.

Front Living Room (17' 02" x 15' 02" or 5.23m x 4.62m)

With two windows with ornamental shutters, one bay with antique leaded paned window, two double radiators, antique fireplace with distressed lintel above with substantial cast iron wood burning stove on stone hearth. Three wall mounted light points, painted and exposed beams to the ceiling.

Central Dining Room (14' 02" x 13' 03" or 4.32m x 4.04m)

With double glazed windows, double radiator and incorporating the original bread oven and fireplace with great potential for restoration. Easy staircase rising to upper ground floor. Renewed solid oak floor.

Rear Studio (14' 03" x 14' 03" or 4.34m x 4.34m)

With windows on two sides with northerly and easterly aspects, with two double radiators and 3.68 metres Apex ceiling. Particularly attractive views over the rear garden and over treescape to the side. Renewed solid oak floor, four wall-mounted light points and direct access on to the rear garden.

Utility Room (12' 02" x 11' 08" or 3.71m x 3.56m)

With solid oak work top, double Butler's sink, space and plumbing for automatic washer, double cupboard housing gas-fired central heating boiler with built-in pressure vessel and pressurised heating system. Built-in storage cupboard to one side. Ceramic tiled floor, single radiator.

Washroom

With low flush w.c., wash hand basin set onto double cabinet, ladder-style heated towel rail and radiator and wall-mounted strip light. Built-in window seat with antique stone mullion believed to be one of the oldest windows in the property.

First Floor

Split Level Landing One

With bedroom at the western side of the house and skylight window.

Rear Bedroom 3 (14' 02" x 9' 07" or 4.32m x 2.92m)

With twin double-glazed dormer windows with easterly aspect taking in the morning sun. Double radiator, three wall-mounted light points. Apex ceiling 3.3 metres high. Built-in shelved cupboard with oak top and built-in double wardrobe with cupboard above.

Family Bathroom/W.C.

With three piece suite in white, wash hand basin set onto double cabinet, panelled bath with central mixer tap, low flush w.c., painted exposed beams. Ladder-style heated towel rail and radiator, single radiator to side. Window seat with southerly aspect and partial views.

Bedroom 2 (15' 11" x 8' 10" or 4.85m x 2.69m)

With southerly-facing dormer window with built-in window seat, antique stone fireplace (believed to be original) with Victorian ironwork. Double radiator, painted exposed beams to the ceiling and access to ensuite bathroom/w.c.

Inner Landing

With access to lower hallway, staircase to second floor, shower room and Bedroom 1.

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 (12' 09" x 10' 11" or 3.89m x 3.33m)

Approached via renewed oak staircase. Single bedroom with dormer window and views towards the Church. Apex ceiling with exposed painted beams and single radiator.

Loft storage area (20' 08" x 10' 11" or 6.30m x 3.33m)

First Floor

Bedroom 1 (16' 01" x 10' 08" or 4.90m x 3.25m)

Front bedroom to the eastern side of the property, large leaded paned window, exposed painted beams, substantial stone fireplace with ornamental stone inset and stone hearth. Double radiator, built-in single wardrobe, open shelved area and bookcase.

Dressing Room/Bedroom (13' 05" x 12' 02" or 4.09m x 3.71m)

High Apex ceiling, some renewed and some antique timber beams, double radiator. Particularly attractive picture window with French door leading onto rear garden and antique elm door; large conservation rooflight with built-in blind and winding mechanism.

Shower room/ WC

With three piece in white, wash hand basin set onto double cabinet, fully tiled shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, low flush w.c., ladder-style heated towel rail and radiator. Ceramic tiled floor and two shaving mirrors.

Outside

Rear Garden (155' 0" x 35' 0" or 47.24m x 10.67m)

Mainly laid to lawn with three particularly high fir trees, gravel patio area with boundary of random Cotswold stone wall. Elevated garden area also with boundary wall. Stone and block constructed shed (14'1" x 9'9") with corrugated roof and light installed. Immediately adjacent to the property there is a separate stone-constructed outside store. Elevated patio area ideal for alfresco dining and offering excellent views over surrounding treescape and countryside. Access into the studio. Rockery area and outside tap.

The current owners park two vehicles at the rear of the garden within the boundary.

Front Garden

To the front of the property there are steps ascending to the front door.

Directions

From our office in Moreton-in-Marsh, turn left and at the second mini roundabout turn right along the A44 towards Broadway and into the village of Bourton on the Hill passing Bourton House on the left hand side and then climbing the hill, take either the first or second turnings on the left, park in the lane and then return to the front entrance of Hillside which is almost opposite the church.