Hill Farm Lane Duns Tew, Bicester Offers in the Region Of £1,000,000

We absolutely love the beautiful stone frontage and the timeless charm this home offers from the very first glance. The character features throughout, including exposed beams and traditional fireplaces, give the property a wonderful sense of history and warmth. The spacious reception rooms provide fantastic versatility, whether for cosy evenings by the fire or entertaining friends and family. We particularly love how the kitchen and breakfast area feel like the true heart of the home, sociable, welcoming and full of potential. The four bedrooms offer flexible accommodation for growing families or those needing space to work from home. Outside, the mature garden is a real highlight, providing privacy, greenery and a peaceful outlook. Finally, the detached garage is a fantastic addition, offering practical storage and further potential, perfectly complementing this charming and generously sized home.

This stunning property was built in the 1700's as part of the Dashwood Estate and the village itself dates back to the middle ages. It is constructed from local stone and used to have a thatched roof. This has since been replaced with Cardinal slates and the property has been extended on the side and to the rear.

The home welcomes you in with a charming entrance that immediately sets the tone for what’s to come. Traditional features and warm finishes such as the fitted mahogany stairs create a homely feel and a lovely first impression, with access through to the main ground floor accommodation.

This property offers a fantastic selection of living spaces, perfect for both cosy evenings and larger gatherings. The main reception room is wonderfully generous, full of character and charm, with exposed beams and a log burner set within an exposed stone inglenook fireplace with fitted seats. There is plenty of space for comfortable seating, including a window seat and it’s a room that instantly invites you to settle in. In addition, the separate dining room is a standout feature, with its rustic fireplace and beautiful period styling – ideal for dinner parties, family meals or festive celebrations. A further family room provides a bright and versatile space, connecting beautifully with the rest of the home and offering views out towards the garden with access onto the upper terrace through double glazed French doors.

The kitchen is spacious and practical, offering ample worktop space and a classic fitted layout, with wooden flooring and wooden units there is room for all the essentials as well as a kitchen island for extra wine storage and worjtop space. It flows naturally into a breakfast room area, making it a sociable and welcoming space – perfect for morning coffee, informal dining or entertaining friends while cooking. The kitchen area enjoys plenty of natural light and offers excellent potential for those wishing to modernise while retaining the warmth and charm of the home.

The property also benefits from a separate utility area with granite surfaces and a belfast sink, ideal for day-to-day practicality. This space is perfect for laundry appliances and additional storage, helping to keep the main kitchen area clear and organised. It is a particularly useful feature for busy households and adds a welcome level of convenience to the ground floor layout. Complementing the ground floor accommodation is a useful downstairs shower room, providing an excellent additional facility for guests or family living. Fitted with a shower, wash basin and WC, this space adds to the flexibility of the home and is particularly useful for those with visiting guests, multi-generational living, or anyone looking for practical everyday convenience.

On the first floor, the home continues to impress with four charming and well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering its own character and versatility and windowseats on the landing looking out to the garden. The Master bedroom is a particularly lovely space, featuring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams that enhance the sense of height and character. Natural light pours in through the Juliette balcony glazed doors, creating a bright and airy feel and stunning views of the garden and across to Manor Deer Park. There is ample room for bedroom furniture, and the layout provides a peaceful retreat at the end of the day. An additional benefit to this room is the en suite toilet and sink which provides excellent convenience and adds to the practicality of the home. Another double bedroom enjoys a delightful period fireplace, adding warmth and personality to the room. Soft natural light filters through the window, and the proportions allow for comfortable furniture placement, making it an inviting guest room or generous second bedroom. The additional bedrooms are equally appealing, with charming features such as exposed beams and cottage-style windows. They offer flexibility for children’s rooms, guest accommodation or a home office, depending on your needs. Each room feels bright yet cosy, perfectly in keeping with the character of the property. The first-floor bathroom is light and neatly presented, fitted with a bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC. The neutral tiling and soft natural light create a clean and practical space that serves the bedrooms well. The layout makes excellent use of the available space while maintaining a bright and airy feel.

Outside, the property continues to impress. The rear garden is mature, private and beautifully established, offering a peaceful setting with lawned areas, shrubs, trees and a wonderful sense of seclusion. It is terraced in four levels with stone steps between each with glorious fruit trees of apple, pear and figs. It’s the kind of garden that feels like a retreat – perfect for summer entertaining, gardening enthusiasts, or simply enjoying the calm surroundings and has a shed and a greenhouse for the enthusiastic gardener. The property also benefits from a stone built detached garage with a slate roof and an upstairs upper room with lighting and power offering excellent storage or workshop potential and providing secure parking or additional utility space.

Hill Farm Lane is a highly desirable and picturesque location, offering a semi-rural feel while remaining within easy reach of the excellent amenities of Bicester. Bicester provides a wide range of shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and well-regarded schools, along with outstanding transport connections including Bicester Village Station, Bicester North Station and easy access to the M40 and A34. This is an ideal setting for those looking for countryside charm with commuter convenience – a truly special place to call home.