Steeped in history, this 250 year old cottage enjoys the most impressive vaulted modern open plan extension along with swimming pool and detached barn and it could be yours for £1,200,000.

Beautifully tucked away in secluded and mature grounds in Sherfield English, the period home is believed to have origins dating back to the 17th century.

This quintessential thatched cottage has been painstakingly restored and extended to create a stunning family home which retains all of its wealth of character yet offers contemporary living with excellent social flow.

Although wonderfully quaint, the accommodation is surprisingly substantial extending to an impressive 2708 square ft in total, all of which is beautifully presented and entirely practical for modern living.

The period features are gorgeous with original exposed timbers, slatted latch doors and feature fireplace including the most impressive dual view inglenook fireplace partially separating the snug from the dining room.

The undoubted hub of the home is the outstanding vaulted kitchen living room, over 40ft in length culminating in a lovely garden room overlooking and leading out to the swimming pool and terrace.

The kitchen is equipped in a country style, centred around an Aga and a chimney breast along with additional integrated appliances, granite worktops and a butler sink.

The dining space is denoted by oak flooring enjoying a full height gable end window and bifold doors to the garden. This flows in an open plan styling to the vaulted sitting room which features exposed trusses, full width windows and doors to the garden with a useful study area.

Double doors open into the formal drawing room which is centred upon a stone open fireplace and central exposed beam.

The first floor is both charming and elegant, hosting three well sized bedrooms with ample storage, unusual in a period home. The pick of the bedrooms is of course the dual aspect master suite featuring original brick fireplace, a spacious dressing room with generous wardrobe facilities and an ensuite shower room.

Outside, meandering pathways and lawns create a lovely environment and cottage feel while a the gravel turning and parking area fronts the double car barn adorned by Wisteria.

The rear gardens are beautiful; a combination of lawns, block paved pathways with ornamental hedges and total privacy centred around the kidney shaped pool and hot tub terrace area. It is an ideal entertainment venue with patio and barbecue area.

In addition to the main house a delightful vaulted converted barn provides useful and stylish accommodation which has ideal annex potential hosting a separate shower room. This could easily be

utilised as a guest suite or excellent office space.

The property is being marketed by Charles Powell.