AKEMAN COTTAGE

Akeman Cottage is a very special Grade 2 listed home, nestled in the heart of Ramsden in Oxfordshire. This superb property will both charm and wow you from the minute you step through the gate and spy the stunning garden and peaceful haven hidden behind its chocolate box frontage.

Dating back to the 17th Century, this superb 4 bedroom cottage has been sensitively extended and upgraded over the years to create a substantial and practical home, bursting with character.

Akeman Cottage is perfectly placed in the centre of the village, overlooking the war memorial, beautiful church and just a few moments from some wonderful walks and the famed Royal Oak pub, where you are always guaranteed a warm welcome, a friendly face and an exceptional meal.

The cottage is surprisingly large, at over 2,100 sq ft, and the ground floor space is incredible, with a wonderful flow between the rooms, with open spaces for family and friends to gather and quieter corners to work or study, all with windows overlooking the enclosed cottage garden. There are three generous and charming reception rooms as well as a fantastic kitchen / dining room, separate utility and larder. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, three bath / shower rooms and an additional wc. The sheltered garden is the perfect extension to the home, a peaceful and manageable space to enjoy throughout the year. The detached annexe offers a great opportunity for hosting guests or a separate work or gym space. Additionally, the gated driveway and garage offer ample parking and storage.

This truly is a very special and tranquil home that has been developed over the years to create a property that is easy to live in and enjoy whilst retaining all of the charm of its past.

Ground Floor

As you step through the garden gate, this property will instantly surprise you and make you smile. The chocolate box frontage belies a substantial and handsome family home. As you enter the entrance hall from the garden, the full height window is a beautiful feature allowing light and the colour of the garden to flood in. From the entrance hall, you step into the oldest part of the house, the stunning sitting room with beautiful chamfered beams (which continue throughout the property), the original inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, and the delightful original wooden staircase. From here, you move through to the second reception room, with wonderful flagstone flooring and charming window seat overlooking the garden. Beyond here is another generous and equally characterful reception room, which could be a fantastic dining room or family room. At the far end of the property is the impressive kitchen/diner with AGA and windows and door to the garden. There is another stair case to the master suite from the kitchen. Beyond the kitchen, is a large utility room and a larder.