Shipton-under-Wychwood is one of the three highly regarded Wychwood villages, set amidst the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds on the edge of the former Royal Forest of Wychwood. Combining traditional Cotswold charm with an active village community, it offers an attractive balance of rural living and everyday convenience, making it one of the area`s most sought-after locations.
The village enjoys an excellent range of local amenities including a village shop with Post Office, well-regarded public houses, cafés, a popular delicatessen, village hall, library, churches, hair and beauty salons, sports clubs and a doctors` surgery. Nearby Milton-under-Wychwood and Ascott-under-Wychwood further enhance the range of facilities available, with additional shops, eateries, primary schools and community services all within easy reach.
Shipton-under-Wychwood benefits from a highly regarded primary school, while an excellent selection of secondary schools and independent schools can be found in Burford, Chipping Norton, and The Cotswold School in Bourton-on-the-Water. The area is also well served by a variety of leisure and sporting facilities including cricket and football clubs, tennis courts, equestrian centres, golf courses and numerous countryside walks, bridleways and cycling routes through the surrounding Cotswold landscape.
The village is ideally positioned for exploring many of the Cotswolds` most popular destinations. Burford, often referred to as the `Gateway to the Cotswolds`, lies approximately 4 miles to the south, while Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Woodstock are all within comfortable driving distance. The renowned Daylesford Organic Farm Shop, Soho Farmhouse, Blenheim Palace and a wealth of picturesque villages, country pubs and farm shops are also easily accessible.
For commuters, Shipton-under-Wychwood has its own station on the main line with limited stops, whilst the nearby stations at Kingham and Charlbury provide a more regular service to Oxford, Worcester and London Paddington. The nearby A40 offers convenient road links to Oxford, Cheltenham, the M40 and wider motorway network. Regular bus services also connect the village with Chipping Norton, Witney, Burford, Charlbury and Moreton-in-Marsh.
Surrounded by rolling countryside and offering an enviable combination of excellent transport links, a thriving community and access to some of the finest scenery and attractions within the Cotswolds National Landscape, Shipton-under-Wychwood continues to be a highly desirable location for families, professionals, retirees and those seeking a quintessential English village lifestyle.
Stunning period home on the edge of a sought after Cotswold village with beautiful countryside views. Standing in c.2.3 acres with; five bedrooms, superb open plan living space, mature gardens, double carport, and abundant character throughout. A rare opportunity in an exceptional setting.
