2 Barcote Cottages, Buckland, Faringdon, Faringdon, SN7 8PP

For Sale £450,000

  • bedrooms3
  • bathrooms1
  • receptions2



Property Description

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this beautifully renovated three-bedroom Victorian cottage, bursting with character and original features throughout, situated just outside the popular village of Buckland. Conveniently located just off the A420, the property offers excellent commuter access to both Oxford and Swindon.

The property benefits from a large private driveway, detached garage, and additional 20ft storage container. In addition to the front, rear, and courtyard gardens, the property also enjoys approximately half an acre of private woodland.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance lobby/dining area complete with original flagstone flooring and feature fireplace, a kitchen with vaulted ceiling, Velux window, and French doors opening onto the garden, a cosy sitting room with feature fireplace, and a recently refurbished family bathroom with underfloor heating. To the first floor are three light and airy bedrooms, two of which have feature fireplace’s.

The property has also benefited from newly installed windows and external doors fitted in late 2025. The majority of the front-facing windows are triple glazed, helping to significantly reduce road noise. Other improvements made in their ownership is a full re-wire as well as new membrane and insulation in the loft area which is now fully boarded and excellent for storage.

Outside, there is a recently renovated office/studio complete with under floor heating and a separate W/C, creating an ideal additional living space, home office, or studio.

To the side of the property is a spacious private driveway providing ample off-street parking and leading to the detached single garage. There is also a 20ft storage unit in the form of a shipping container offering excellent additional storage options or potential for converted gym or workshop. The rear garden is thoughtfully divided into sections and includes an attractive courtyard area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, along with a larger lawned garden featuring a children’s bark play area and further storage shed. There is also an enclosed front garden with 2400L underground water tank for harvesting rainwater, providing automatic irrigation for the raised beds.

On the opposite side of the driveway, the property also benefits from approximately half an acre of woodland, which the current owners make full use of and enjoy regularly. Backing onto open farmland, the woodland enjoys stunning westerly views, creating the perfect setting for enjoying sunsets beside a campfire.

The property is freehold and connected to mains electricity, and water. Heating is provided via a Worcester Bosch oil-fired central heating system, along with a newly installed large oil tank located within the garden. There is a septic tank for private drainage. There is also a fibre optic broadband connection with Gigaclear which provides great internet speeds.

This property offers a truly unique opportunity for prospective buyers, and early viewing is strongly advised.

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Key Features

  • Beautiful Character Cottage
  • Including An Additional Circa Half An Acre Of Woodland
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Sitting Room With Feature Fireplace
  • Dining Room With Original Flagstone Flooring
  • Kitchen With French Doors Out To The Garden
  • Outside Office/Studio With Separate WC
  • Private Rear Garden & Courtyard Entertaining Area
  • Private Spacious Driveway With Detached Garage And Additional Storage Unit
  • Impressive View Over Countryside To The Front