A fascinating 17th-century detached home in the heart of a charming village on the edge of the Cotswolds.
Distinct Property Consultants are delighted to introduce The Old Plough, a characterful period property believed to date back to the 17th century as an original Ale House mentioned in the English civil War, offering generous living space, beautiful original features and an attractive garden of around 0.25 acres.
Situated in the centre of Stretton-on-Fosse, this historic home offers a rare opportunity to create a wonderful family home within a highly desirable village setting close to the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The property combines period charm and flexible accommodation, with several reception rooms, five double bedrooms and a garden perfect for entertaining and family living.
Period features throughout the house include exposed beams and timbers, oak flooring, a vaulted dining hall and an impressive inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove, creating a warm and characterful atmosphere.
Outside, the property is approached via a long driveway of approximately 60 metres, providing parking for several vehicles as well as access to a garage.
To the rear, the property enjoys an attractive garden mainly laid to lawn, with a paved patio area directly adjoining the house, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden extends to a small spinney at the far end, giving the space a lovely natural feel and privacy, with a gate leading to a village footpath for immediate countryside walks.
EPC rating E
Accommodation
The accommodation briefly comprises:
Dining Hall
A striking reception space with vaulted ceiling, ceramic tiled floor and bi-fold doors opening onto the garden.
Living Room
Characterful reception room with a large inglenook fireplace incorporating a wood-burning stove, exposed beams and oak flooring. Bi-fold doors lead out to the garden.
Dining / Music Room
A versatile reception room with oak flooring, bay window and doors opening onto the patio.
Office / Study
Ideal for home working.
Kitchen
Traditional kitchen featuring a four-oven oil-fired Aga, fitted units, work surfaces and exposed beams.
Cloakroom
First Floor
Bedroom One
Double bedroom with views over the village and surrounding countryside.
En-Suite Shower Room
Bedroom Two
Double bedroom.
Bedroom Three
Double bedroom overlooking the garden.
Family Bathroom
Bedroom Four
Situated within the eaves with French doors opening onto a small balcony with steps leading down to the garden.
Bedroom Five
Double bedroom with exposed beams.
Additional Shower Room
Outside
To the front of the property there is off-road parking for several vehicles and access to the single garage.
The rear garden is a key feature of the property, with a paved patio area, lawned garden and a small spinney to the rear, creating a peaceful and private outdoor space.
Location
Stretton-on-Fosse is a picturesque village located on the Warwickshire / Gloucestershire border, close to the Cotswolds.
The village benefits from a local pub and parish church, with the nearby market towns of Shipston-on-Stour, Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden offering a wide range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities.
Larger centres including Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham, Oxford, Banbury, Warwick and Leamington Spa are all easily accessible.
There is a mainline railway station at Moreton-in-Marsh providing services to Oxford and London Paddington.
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Key Features
• Village centre location
• Detached house dating from the 17th century
• Five bedrooms
• Three bathrooms (two en-suite)
• Three / four reception rooms
• Character features throughout
• Approx 0.25 acre garden
• 60 metre driveway with parking for several cars
• Garage
• Edge of the Cotswolds
Further Information
Tenure Freehold
Sold with vacant possession
Council Tax Stratford-on-Avon District Council Band E
Services Mains electricity, water and drainage connected. Oil-fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Oil-fired Aga.
EPC: E (Potential C)
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only.
Agents' Disclaimer
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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
| Utility |
Supply Type |
| Electric |
Mains Supply |
| Gas |
None |
| Water |
Mains Supply |
| Sewerage |
None |
| Broadband |
None |
| Telephone |
None |
| Other Items |
Description |
| Heating |
Not Specified |
| Garden/Outside Space |
No |
| Parking |
No |
| Garage |
No |
| Broadband Coverage |
Highest Available Download Speed |
Highest Available Upload Speed |
| Standard |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Superfast |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Ultrafast |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Mobile Coverage |
Indoor Voice |
Indoor Data |
Outdoor Voice |
Outdoor Data |
| EE |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Three |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| O2 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Vodafone |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Broadband and Mobile coverage information supplied by Ofcom.