Terraced house for sale in Main Road, Alvescot, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18

Appearances can be deceptive and this is certainly the case with this delightful, unusual and quirky period property. Red Lion Cottage is much more spacious and interesting than the front elevation would suggest. The fascinating interior layout is completed by a large courtyard garden with a high degree of privacy. The split level design adds to the appeal and the configuration of the rooms for flexibility.

This property would make an ideal permanent residence and being on the edge of the Cotswolds could also be a weekend/holiday cottage or as an investment.

On entering the property there is an entrance porch which leads through to the main living room, which benefits from a modern wood burner. An open staircase rises to the kitchen and on up to the main bedroom which is on the first floor and features exposed beams.

The kitchen offers a range of wall and floor mounted units with wooden floors and space for various appliances, doors lead to the inner hallway and to the enclosed rear garden. Off the inner hall. The bathroom has a roll top bath with shower, a wash hand basin and there is a separate WC. The ground floor is completed by a further room which can be used as an additional bedroom or living space as required, with double doors providing an outlook into the garden.

Externally, the enclosed courtyard garden is low maintenance and features attractive stone walling and is extremely private.

Also, and highly unusual for a period building, the property boasts a large single garage with storage and parking for a further two cars off road. This property needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.<br /><br />Alvescot is a small village in Oxfordshire, adjacent to RAF Brize Norton and the larger village of Carterton beyond. It lies between the Cotswold hills and the Thames valley and has a population of about 400. Alvescot has a public house, a village shop, an excellent school and a village hall.