Haseley Road, Little Milton, OX44

Linnet Cottage is a charming detached period property set in a private location with the most gorgeous front & rear gardens, backing onto allotments and within short distance of a nearby nature reserve, perfect for dog walking.

Grade II Listed, it is believed to date from the 17th century and may originally have been a pair of cottages. Built in local stone under a thatched roof, it has preserved much of its original character and in recent years a two storey extension has been added. The entrance porch with an Oak front door opens onto the formal dining room which has a quarry tiled floor. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with French doors to the marvellous rear garden, fireplace with log burning stove and a private staircase leading to a bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the cottage and has windows to three sides, a cream coloured Aga, extensive cupboards and storage shelves, Belfast sink and a slate tiled floor. Off the kitchen is the utility area with plumbing for a washing machine. To the rear, there is a useful boot room and door to the side. Off the main staircase are a further two bedrooms and a well maintained family bathroom.

The character of the property has been preserved with exposed beams, a bressummer in the sitting room with initials and ‘1852’ carved into it. A panel of the original wattle and daub has been preserved behind a glass screen in one of the bedrooms.

Outside

Set back from Blenheim Lane by the colourful, natural wild garden there is a drive to the side leading to the single garage. The rear garden affords excellent privacy and far reaching country views. It’s the perfect space to host a garden party, with a log cabin and a paved terrace adjacent to the cottage, ideal for Al-fresco dining.