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Four Bedroom Detached Character Cottage For Sale in Upper Boddington
If you re dreaming of a beautiful, character filled village home that feels as good in winter as it does in summer, Grays Cottage in Upper Boddington will be hard to resist.
This charming stone cottage dates back to the early 18th century with thoughtful extensions and stylish updates that blend perfectly with its heritage.
Let s start with the garden because it s a true highlight here. The private, south facing garden wraps around the back of the cottage and feels wonderfully secluded. It s a sunny, peaceful space with a raised lawn, mature borders, and brand new patio where you can follow the sun right through the day. If you need shade, then there is a lovely sitting area at the bottom the garden for you to relax out of the sun. There s plenty of room for family BBQs, a spot of gardening, or simply relaxing.
The current owners have completely reworked this space they ve levelled the ground, replaced the lawn, added drainage, built new retaining walls and borders, planted English hedging, and installed beautiful fencing to frame the lawn area. There is also a wonderful potting shed around the corner to the side the house.
The garden really comes into its own thanks to the new show stopping garden room added in 2022 a light filled space with a stunning lantern roof, underfloor heating, a contemporary log burner and bifold doors that open up the whole room to the patio. It s the perfect year round spot bright and airy for summer lunches, or warm and cosy when the nights draw in. This room is very complementary to the property s heritage style.
Step inside and the cottage greets you with all the warmth and charm you d hope for. Exposed beams, original stonework and thoughtful finishes run throughout. The hallway sets the tone with its new Ted Todd engineered oak floor and a welcoming flow into the sitting room, where the focal point is a gorgeous fireplace with a multi fuel stove just imagine winter evenings here, especially at Christmas.
The cottage layout is flexible too. Alongside the sitting room and garden room, there s a generous dining room that s doubled up as a music room, family room, or home office in the past it s a really versatile space that adapts with your family s needs.
The kitchen diner is another standout. It s practical yet stylish, with plenty of space to cook and entertain. The owners have upgraded the old oil AGA for a new electric AGA and there s also an electric hob and oven so it s ready for modern living but still keeps that timeless cottage feel. There s a handy boot room added with the garden room tucked off the kitchen, plus a ground floor WC.
Upstairs, the landing connects you to four bedrooms and an additional separate study perfect if you work from home. The main bedroom is a treat dual aspect windows with garden views, fitted wardrobes, and a recently remodelled ensuite complete with a new shower, toilet and wash hand basin. The guest rooms are all beautifully presented two are generous doubles and the fourth works well as a single or nursery.
Every detail here has been carefully thought through from the new carpets, blinds and UPVC windows fitted in 2024, to the reworked ensuite and extra storage in the guest room wardrobes. Even the garage and workshop have been updated, with new electric roller doors, bespoke workbenches, an EV charger and plenty of practical storage.
The property has a wonderful street scene at the front with a spacious driveway for two vehicles.
Upper Boddington itself is one of those villages people rarely want to leave. There s a great local pub, The Plough, just up the lane a real community hub and the village hall hosts clubs and activities for all ages and the nearby play park is fantastic for families.
There are lovely walks right from your doorstep ideal if you have a dog , and nearby Byfield has a handy Co op for everyday essentials. Travel connections are superb too, with easy routes to Banbury, Daventry, Southam, Leamington Spa and good links to London and Birmingham.
If schools are an important factor for you, then you are spoilt for choice
There are nursery schools in the neighbouring villages of Byfield and Chipping Warden both just five minutes drive away. Upper Boddington has its own long established pre school and Primary School, whilst there is also an excellent Catholic Primary School in Aston Le Walls.
There are secondary schools in Middleton Cheney with free school bus to and from the village and Southam and a host of Independent Schools such as Princethorpe College, Warwick School, Rugby School and Bloxham School all within a 30 minute drive.
Grays Cottage is the perfect blend of old and new a warm, welcoming home with proper character, thoughtfully updated for modern life. If you re looking for somewhere you can settle into straight away and enjoy for years to come, this beautiful cottage in Upper Boddington could be just the one.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND F
EPC E
Overall Internal Size Approx. 164sqm 1765 sqft
The approximate measurements for this property are as follows
SITTING ROOM
4.27m x 4.20m 14 0 x 13 9
HALLWAY RECEPTION
4.77m x 3.09m 15 8 x 10 2
DINING ROOM FAMILY ROOM
3.51m x 3.37m 11 6 x 11 1
KITCHEN DINER
4.62m x 4.31m 15 2 x 14 2
GARDEN ROOM
4.90m x 4.39m 16 1 x 14 5
BOOT ROOM
4.39m x 1.59m 14 5 x 5 3
GARAGE
5.86m x 3.59m 19 3 x 11 9
WORKSHOP
3.59m x 1.21m 11 9 x 4 0
BEDROOM ONE
4.33m x 4.30m 14 2 x 14 1
EN SUITE
1.95m x 1.06m 6 5 x 3 6
BEDROOM TWO
4.26m x 3.07m 14 0 x 10 1
BEDROOM THREE
3.39m x 2.48m 11 2 x 8 2
BEDROOM FOUR
2.57m x 2.17m 8 5 x 7 1
OFFICE
1.89m x 1.74m 6 2 x 5 9
BATHROOM
3.09m x 1.62m 10 2 x 5 4
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4 beds
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8 days on market
