Seller Insight

Orchard Cottage is a unique and welcoming family home, with a rich history dating back 300 years. The original cottage which encompasses the lounge and the two bedrooms above, is filled with original features and we have loved and restored the property to its former glory, exposing the beams and the brick fireplace. In the kitchen you will find an Indenture of the sale of Orchard Cottage which took place in 1895, at the Quart Pot public house, which is now called the Hare.

The Hare is a favourite local of ours, 2 minutes around the corner from the house. The food is excellent and the staff are really friendly. We also really love the Lamb, which is owned by the same team as The Bell at Langford. The food here is outstanding, and in fact you are spoilt for choice locally for great food and drink, with the Swan at Ascott Under Wychwood, and the Chequers at Churchill firm favourites too.

Daylesford organic farm is 10 minutes from the cottage, which has lovely food, homeware and walking routes. Bruern farmshop is also super close, which has a fantastic cafe, the most wonderful staff and plenty of beautiful walking routes through Bruern Woods, filled with bluebells in the spring, and the nearby Bruern Estate. The quiet lanes around Milton Under Wychwood are fabulous cycling routes too.

We moved to Orchard Cottage during the pandemic, and were attracted to the large and flexible living space of the house. As well as a spacious reception room, the house has two offices which have been great for working from home, and now we use one of the spaces as a home gym. With 5 bedrooms we have had plenty of guests to stay, and the large kitchen and spacious garden are perfect for entertaining through the winter and over summer. The garden is south-west facing, which makes a great afternoon spot and we enjoy a ‘sundowner’ in the summer house after a hard day’s work.

As we move on to our next chapter, we hope the new owners enjoy living in and adding to the rich tapestry of Orchard Cottage.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor

Stairs rise from the reception hall to the first floor, where the character, quality and attention to detail continue throughout, without compromise. There are two beautiful ensuite double bedrooms with wonderful character features complimented by immaculate bathrooms, three more bedrooms and a Jack & Jill shower room. The charming primary bedroom has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and slipper bath and stone wall in the bathroom. The second ensuite bedroom has a beautiful vaulted ceiling, exposed stone wall and a bath and shower in the ensuite. Every room is immaculate, bright and fresh but full of character.

Outside

Orchard cottage is hidden away, set behind double gates with ample parking on the gravelled driveway, a detached garage and a garden wrapping round the South and East sides of the property.

The South facing garden is perfectly sheltered and a wonderfully sunny and tranquil space, with a large patio area, ideal for a large seating and entertaining area and with lovely views of the garden beyond. There is a lawn wrapping round the rear and side of the property, with beautiful planting adding colour throughout the year but also with plenty of space for families to enjoy garden games together. There is also a delightful Summer House overlooking the garden on the East side of the house.