4 bed detached house for sale

The Rookery, Old Kidlington OX5

Lyne Cottage is a beautifully presented four-bedroom detached period cottage, full of warmth, character and charm. Set within a peaceful position, the property offers a wonderful blend of period detail and flexible modern living, with exposed beams, attractive fireplaces and generous accommodation arranged over three floors.

The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading into a characterful lounge/diner with an impressive inglenook fireplace, creating a striking focal point. The kitchen area offers excellent everyday practicality, supported by a utility room and WC. A further family room with kitchen area adds superb versatility, ideal for an integral annex, guest accommodation, multi-generational living or a home-based business.

The upper floors offer four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with dressing area, further bedrooms with useful storage and a shower room. A second-floor bedroom provides an appealing tucked-away space, ideal as a bedroom, study or creative room.

Outside

Externally, the property benefits from generous off-street parking, a detached garage and a delightful private south-facing garden, beautifully planted with mature flowers and shrubs, plus a charming seating area and garden shed. A truly individual home with space, flexibility and character in abundance.

Situation

Occupying a peaceful position at the end of a quiet no-through road, the property is just a short stroll from the heart of Kidlington, where an excellent range of amenities includes three supermarkets, a post office, library, and the popular Friday and Saturday markets. Nearby, the historic setting of Old Kidlington offers attractive period architecture, the beautiful St Mary's Church, and access to scenic cycle routes, open countryside, and protected woodland alongside the River Cherwell.
The location is exceptionally well connected. A bus stop at the end of The Rookery provides regular services into Oxford City Centre, with rail connections from Oxford Station reaching London Paddington in under an hour. Oxford Parkway Station, approximately one mile away, offers frequent Chiltern Railways services to London Marylebone in just over an hour. The A34 and M40 are also easily accessible, making the property ideal for commuters.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-66281

Additional Information

Local Authority: Cherwell
Council Tax: Band E
EPC: D
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