West End, Launton, OX26

A delightful, detached period cottage arranged over three floors with a south facing garden and garage, set in a desirable North Oxfordshire village.

Dating back to 1669, Laburnum Cottage retains many original period features including exposed stonework and wooden beams, a spiral staircase and spectacular Inglenook fireplace.

The property enjoys a secluded position set at right angles to the road amongst some of the oldest properties in the village on a no-through road. Double gates open to a driveway with space for several cars and a garage.

The standout feature is the impressive 27�3 living room, a wonderfully inviting space surrounded by exposed stone walls with appealing beams spanning the full length and a charming Inglenook fireplace, the ideal centrepiece to relax in front of on cold winter evenings.

The spacious and welcoming dining room is ideally positioned with two windows overlooking the garden and comes with more ceiling beams and exposed brickwork. Beyond the dining room the modern kitchen is fitted with floor and eye-level units, space for appliances and a small breakfast bar.

A W.C completes the ground floor accommodation.

An attractive spiral staircase from the living room leads to the generous landing on the first floor which lends itself to a variety of uses including a study or ideal place to sit with a good book, and could also be a guest bedroom. Conveniently there is a also a good-sized storage cupboard.

The main bedroom with views of the garden comes with a fitted wardrobe and ensuite shower room. The elegant bathroom across the landing is true retreat, lined with wood panelling for a luxurious feel and complete with a free standing roll-top, claw-foot bath and a separate shower cubicle.

There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, both with exposed beams and storage cupboards.

The wonderful south facing garden has a lovely patio ideal for outside entertaining in a peaceful setting, a large lawn and mature trees, and a useful log store in addition to the garage.

Launton is one of the areas most sough-after villages, with excellent local amenities to including a well-regarded primary school, a village store/post office, two pubs, Parish Hall and church. The Sports and Social Club provides the home pitch for Launton Football Club, plus a tennis court and small children's play area. The village has woods on your Doorstep at Island Pond Wood, managed by The Woodland Trust. The village is only two miles from Bicester with its wider range of social recreational and shopping opportunities and the mainline stations.