3 bedrooms House in Main Street, Clanfield, Bampton OX18
This unique Victorian church conversion is situated in the charming village of Clanfield, on the edge of the Cotswolds. It presents an exciting opportunity for the discerning house-hunter looking for something distinctly different that offers character and comfort within easy reach of London. Inside you'll discover stylish interiors that effortlessly blend heritage features with beautifully designed, modern open-plan living. Highlights include a striking double-height living area with mezzanine, a well-appointed kitchen, light-filled library/home office, and three tranquil double bedrooms. Outside there's a pretty courtyard garden, off-street parking and a useful store room. Its location is superb too, the popular and picture-perfect village of Clanfield enjoys a friendly and thriving community with an award-winning coffee shop/bakery, post office, well-regarded primary school and two fantastic pubs. The stunning entrance hall is filled with natural light thanks to the large glass lantern overhead and double oak framed doors which open to to the courtyard garden. This bright and airy space provides not only a seamless connection between the two buildings, it's also used by the current owners as a tranquil library and home office. It's a flexible room that you might want to retain as an office, or use as a second sitting room, conservatory or dining area, the choice is yours. The entrance hall leads through into the impressive double height living area and it's simply stunning. Extending to 23ft x 23ft and with an additional 17ft x 17ft mezzanine sitting room floating above, this incredible space is the real highlight of this lovely home. An elegant oak and glass staircase leads up to the stunning mezzanine level which appears to float over the living space below. Here you'll discover a comfortable sitting room/snug that's the ideal spot for watching a movie or curling up with a good book. There's lots of practical storage space up here too along the eaves on both sides. A set of double doors lead from the main living area into the well-appointed kitchen. You can open these doors up when you're entertaining or close the spaces off to create more privacy when needed. Thoughtfully designed to be practical as well as stylish, the kitchen has space for a large table for the family to gather around as well as copious storage in stylish cream gloss cabinets, complemented by crisp black granite work surfaces. The demands of modern life are well catered for with high-spec Bosch integrated dishwasher and refrigerator as well as an AGA Rangemaster cooker. There's a door onto the courtyard garden for alfresco eating or morning coffee and the papers. The three beautifully appointed bedrooms at The Old Methodist Church are situated in the oldest part of the building, dating from 1856, and are arranged over two floors with three bathrooms as well as a separate utility room on the ground floor. A tranquil hideaway, the principal bedroom is situated on the ground floor making it ideal for those with more limited mobility or as a future-proof bedroom option for older relatives or guests. This comfortable space has a beautiful feature window allowing in lots of natural light and is double-glazed and screened for privacy by elegant plantation shutters. You'll find plenty of clothes storage in the fitted wardrobes plus a well-presented en suite shower room and WC. With soft cream carpeting underfoot and an overhead ceiling fan to keep things cool in the summer, this is a relaxing haven you won't want to leave! On the ground floor you'll also discover a stylish bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower as well as a useful laundry/utility room next door. A glass door at the end of the ground floor hallway allows access to a second outdoor Italianate-style courtyard garden which is bursting with colourful flowers, plants and shrubs as well as a lawned area. It's the ideal spot for an early morning cuppa under the arbour before the demands of the day begin. Head upstairs to discover two further well-proportioned and characterful double bedrooms, perfect for guests and children alike. Both bedrooms have oodles of natural light and a wonderful feeling of space thanks to the vaulted ceilings and Velux windows above. Bedroom Two has a stunning stone-arched feature window which is double-glazed and has fitted blinds for privacy, whilst Bedroom Three has a generous amount of storage space in the fitted wardrobes along one wall. The first floor bedrooms share a bathroom with WC, bathtub and overhead shower.
3 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : En Suite Shower Room : Reception Room : Kitchen/Dining Room : Study/Office : Mezzanine : Utility Room : Garden : Driveway : Workshop
Offers Over £800,000 Subject To Contract