This country-loving couple’s retreat is set on a working farm within the Vale of the White Horse. Pristine inside, it offers far-reaching views and easy access to local footpaths, plus an enclosed garden where dogs and their owners can unwind.
Located along an off-road private lane and accessed via an electric gate, this striking property welcomes you into an entrance lobby where there’s space for dog leads and outdoor gear. Walk through to an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which makes together-time a priority – all the home-from-home must-haves are here, and the dining table can seat up to four people so there’s room for friends to visit. Exposed beams and wood flooring bring character to the light-filled, contemporary space; curl up in front of the Smart TV and light the wood burner for cosy nights in. Upstairs, the large king-size bedroom has Velux balcony windows which you can open up for field views, and a shower room is just next door. Soak up the sun and country sounds in your private garden – there are patio and gravelled areas, furniture and a BBQ, and the whole area is fully enclosed.
The shops and pubs of historic market town Faringdon – known for its Folly Tower – are on the doorstep, while great road networks make it easy to explore further afield: pretty Stow-on-the-Wold is 22 miles away. If you’d prefer to explore the countryside, 3 miles north of Faringdon you can join the Thames Path National Trail, which follows England's best-known river from its source in the Cotswolds to the City of London. It’s 9.5 miles to must-see Uffington, where the enigmatic chalk figure of a white horse dates from the Bronze Age, and a strenuous climb to the top of the hill is rewarded with panoramic vistas across six counties.