6 bed detached house for sale Shilton, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18

Set within nearly 10 acres of stunning Oxfordshire countryside on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Shilton, The Bridge House is a beautiful 17th-century, Grade II listed country house that has been meticulously renovated and modernised. A wonderful family home that retains its character and charm with period features and offering superb views across its expansive gardens and grounds.A highlight of the property is the exceptional Cotswold stone leisure complex, which includes both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym, party room/games room, Klafs steam room and sauna, and two changing rooms. The outdoor pool area is completely private, featuring a striking copper cascade slide by Splinterworks and a bar - perfect for entertaining.The gardens are particularly impressive, with formal lawns, herbaceous borders, mature specimen trees, and a picturesque trout pond. There is a large, terraced seating area, a purpose-built indoor BBQ hut, vegetable and flower gardens with greenhouses, all thoughtfully designed for outdoor living.For car enthusiasts, the garaging at The Bridge House includes stacker ramps to allow four vehicles to be stored in addition to a three-bay carport.The self-contained two-bedroom cottage has been fully refurbished and offers ideal guest or staff accommodation. The grounds also include pastureland, a field shelter, and an orchard.Overall, The Bridge House is an outstanding family home that combines period charm with luxurious modern amenities, designed with entertaining and first-class country living in mind.Burford 3 miles, Witney 7 miles, Charlbury train station 12 miles (London Paddington from 71 minutes), Oxford 22 miles, Cheltenham 25 miles, Heathrow International Airport 61 miles, Central London 74 milesAll distances and times are approximate.The village of Shilton lies within a conservation area and is centered around a pretty village green with a ford to cross the Shill Brook. Within the village is the popular 17 Century Rose and Crown pub as well as a village hall and church. The larger town of Burford is three miles away and provides local and boutique shopping, restaurants and schooling. The popular towns of Cirencester, Witney and Lechlade are within easy reach as well as Oxford and Cheltenham, which provide extensive shopping, cultural and recreational opportunities. Sporting facilities within easy reach include racing at Cheltenham and Newbury, golf at Burford and Frilford Heath. The surrounding countryside provides excellent country walks and riding. Good regional theatres are available in Oxford, Cheltenham and the world-famous rsc at Stratford-upon-Avon.