Chapel House, North Wraxall, Wiltshire
Inigo, £1.75m
Cotswolds cottages are all charm but can come with attendant low ceilings and a burrow-like quality. Not so this arrestingly proportioned chapel whose history stretches back to 1862. Where the village’s congregation would once have flocked, today its double-height ceilings and 2,360 sq ft interior have been transformed into an exceptional home. With excellent eco credentials which extend to the sustainably-heated swimming pool, it sits within a beautiful wildflower meadow designed by Marian Boswell, too. In short, a dream. Explore the details.
Swinbrook, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18
Knight Frank, £3.25m
Positioned within a designated conservation area, this four-to-six bed Tudor-style property comes with outbuildings, its own parking and a delightfully bucolic English country garden. Originally two cottages yoked together, it is full of character and charm – as befits a house in the shadow of the eccentric Mitford sisters’ childhood home. Explore the details.
London Compton, Stratford-Upon-Avon
The Modern House, £1.75m
The Cotswolds may be associated with historic honeyed stone, but that’s not to say that we’re inured to the charms of the area’s more modern properties. And this one, in Stratford-Upon-Avon, is an absolute showstopper. A spectacular seven-bed house within an old Dutch barn, remodelled in 2020 by Turner.Works architects, it sits within fourteen acres of rewilded countryside, thus making for an idyllic days in the bosom of nature. Do note, this was built with permission for use as a holiday home and although full-time use of the house is permitted, it is on the proviso that it is not a primary property. Planning permission has also been granted for five glamping pods in the grounds, also to the architectural designs of Turner.Works. Explore the details.
Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7
Chancellors, £1m
Though Georgian in style, this five-bed house was, in fact, built in the 1960s, using the vernacular honeyed limestone so synonymous with the Cotswolds. With a double garage, it is a highly practical family house with a host of arresting design flourishes, from the pillared entrance and grand hallway to the bi-fold doors that lead onto the patio. Hugely handy for Charlbury’s exceptionally good The Bull pub, too. Explore the details.
High Street, Freshford, Bath, BA2
Fine & Country, £1m
A double-fronted, honeyed stone Georgian house is the absolute dream when it comes to Bath property. This one, with its five bedrooms and its beautifully finished interiors, is as classic as it is elegant. The owner of twenty years says, ‘Being an artist, I particularly love the Georgian architecture, high ceilings, large windows, and the great amount of natural light which floods into the house. The views of the valley down to the river and across to St. Peter's church are also a highlight.’ She adds, ‘the house has such a calm and peaceful feeling.’ It could be yours for a million pounds. Explore the details.
Bladon Road, Woodstock
William Jones Godard, £700,000
Woodstock is home to Blenheim Palace, with its resplendent Capability Brown-designed grounds. And whilst this five-bedroom house might not rival the birthplace of Winston Churchill for grandeur, we think it is rather lovely nonetheless. Set back from the road, it is spacious and airy – and whilst its interiors could arguably do with an injection of character, its lovely bones are all in good order, poised for a splash of colour, some cosy lighting and a host of lovely layered textiles. Explore the details.
Tory, Bradford -on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15
Fine & Country, £450,000
In the middle of an elevated terrace in the beautiful market town of Bradford-on-Avon, this two-bedroom house, which is arranged over four floors, comes with inspiring views across the Wiltshire countryside and an idyllic sloping garden, as well as easy transport links, both to Bath and to London. Built in 1720, it is Grade II*-listed, thus its original features have been beautifully preserved. Says its current owner, ‘We’ve lived here since 1997 and were very attracted to the sought-after position and the wonderful character of the house. The Tory is a very quiet part of town with a lovely safe and close-knit little community – a huge bonus is that there is no passing traffic or traffic noise. One can access the town centre, railway station, schools, and the surrounding countryside on foot; living here gives one the best of both worlds.’ Explore the details.
