Cotswolds cottage on market for £1.85m

This week’s Oxford Mail Property of the Week is a quintessential Cotswolds house near Burford, on the market for £1.85million.

A grade II listed period property filled with historical features, Mullions is in the village of Little Barrington in the southern side of the Windrush Valley, three miles from Burford.

A stunning natural stone front facade reflects the charm of the house’s interior, too, which is brimming with character.

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The frontage is relieved by stone mullion leaded light windows under a traditional Cotswold stone tiled roof, making it a perfect example of the area’s buildings.

Inside the generous four-bed accommodation are flagstone floors, exposed stone and timbers and a fantastic view of the village green.

The garden and back of the house in Little Barrington (Image: Savills) A large sitting room, a light and spacious area, is flanked by two fireplaces at either end of the room with gorgeous Cotswold stone surrounds.

A small lobby links to a practically designed boot room and then to a lovely garden room which enjoys a view across the garden and doors out onto a sheltered terrace.

The dining room, with wall panelling and exposed timbers, is adjacent to the bright kitchen/breakfast room featuring a vaulted ceiling, stylish painted units, and Everhot cooker and an island unit with a breakfast bar.

The stylish kitchen in Mullions, Little Barrington (Image: Savills) At the other end of the ground floor is a games/media room with wall panelling and bifold doors opening onto the landscaped garden.

The spacious layout also allows space for a ground floor utility room with a garden door and a guest cloakroom.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom includes a bathroom, dressing area with ample storage and a study, offering truly luxurious living.

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Three further bedrooms each with generous storage share a shower room, and all are light, airy and finished to a high standard.

The master bedroom in Mullions, Little Barrington (Image: Savills) Behind the property are two courtyards, sheltered suntraps perfect for entertaining.

A number of stone outbuildings, pedestrian access via a garden gate, an enclosed walled garden and countryside views finish the setting of this stunning property.

The village Mullions sits in is almost entirely made up of period stone houses and cottages, and is surrounded by some of the area’s most glorious, rolling countryside.

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It lies in a conservation area and area of outstanding natural beauty, and enjoys access to a village pub and amenities in nearby Burford.

Kay McCluskey, who is marketing the property on behalf of Savills Stow-on-the-Wold office, said: “Perfectly positioned in the charming village of Little Barrington, surrounded by glorious rolling countryside, Mullions is a quintessential Cotswold stone house that has been stylishly and lovingly updated.

“It’s an ideal home for those looking for heritage features along with contemporary family living.”