willow corner, armscote, warwickshire

Willow CornerArmscote | Warwickshire | CV37 8DE

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Willow CornerArmscote is located close to the town of Shipston on Stour, half way between Stratford upon Avon and Moreton in Marsh, affording easy access to a wealth of amenities including a mainline station to London Paddington at Moreton yet enjoying all the tranquillity of rural life.

Little happens of important note save a major historic event recorded in the seventeenth century, occasioned by the visit of George Fox. The famous Quaker founder visited Armscote in 1673, preached and was then arrested. The barn where the event took place was demolished in 1680 to make way for a stone Quaker meetinghouse that still stands today. Since then, the hamlet has remained peaceful and relatively undisturbed by the passage of time and is exceptionally attractive, with several noteworthy buildings including a Jacobean manor house.

Amongst them is Willow Corner, the ultimate picture-postcard period Cotswold cottage, built of mellow stone with two rows of latticed windows peeping out beneath a heavy-browed thatched roof onto a gardener’s paradise of manicured lawns surrounded by traditionally stocked borders populated by old English favourites – wisteria, irises, mallow, roses, sweet peas, fruit trees, vegetables and herbs all crowding together in a profusion of glorious colour.

Enjoying a central position on the main street of this peaceful and desirable hamlet on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, nestled amongst similarly characterful cottages and barely a stone’s throw from the highly regarded gastro pub The Fuzzy Duck, it is not surprising that this picturesque property boasts a long and successful history as a Bed & Breakfast business.

Recently, the current vendors installed a second staircase and reconfigured the internal layout so that it could provide separate owner’s accommodation and now it currently functions very happily as two independent cottages within one, half of which is let out to holidaymakers. This change to layout was part of a much larger refurbishment project, including the replacement of the ridge on the thatched roof and the installation of newly fitted kitchen/dining rooms and bathrooms.

Presented in beautiful decorative order, the cottage’s centrepiece is undoubtedly a huge inglenook fireplace in the main sitting room but it is blessed throughout with an abundance of character, both modern and original: beamed ceilings, latched and braced doors, stone tiled floors and an Aga, all of which convey a sense of timeless quality and the simple but luxurious pleasures that are inextricably associated with country life.

Having four decently sized bedrooms on the first floor, the cottage has an abundance of ground floor space, provided with a spacious entrance hall and two reception rooms, two kitchen/dining rooms and a utility room. Outside, the drive allows parking for several vehicles, with a garage that can also be accessed through the utility room, an ideal storage facility should one wish to run both sides of the cottage as occasional holiday lets and/or a second home. Equally, the layout makes it ideal for a family as a supremely comfortable main home.


The PropertyA stunning example of a traditional thatched cottage boasting an abundance of character and charm. The property is ideally suited for use as a single dwelling but has the added benefit of the ability to divide the property into two cottages (via two separate entrances), making it a perfect investment, B&B, holiday let, or for family use with dependant relatives.

AccommodationGround floor accommodation consists of entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, family room, WC with shower room, utility room and large sitting room with inglenook fireplace opening to dining room with kitchen area. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and four bathrooms, and outside there is a pretty cottage garden, garage and ample off road parking.

ArmscoteThe hamlet of Armscote is located close to the town of Shipston on Stour, which has a comprehensive range of facilities and is half way between Stratford upon Avon and Moreton in Marsh. The hamlet itself is picturesque and houses some exceptionally attractive buildings, including a Jacobean Manor House, an 18th Century Friends Meeting House and a public house.

DirectionsLeave Moreton in Marsh in a northerly direction on the A429 Fosseway until reaching the Tredington roundabout after 7.5 miles. Take the first exit, onto the A3400. Turn left signposted to Armscote and Ilmington. Follow this road round and through the hamlet (signposted Ilmington), past the Fuzzy Duck public house on the right hand side. After 50 yards there is a Willow Corner sign on the left. Turn left into the small unamed road on the left and the entrance to the property is the first on the left.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 23.07.2015

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Fine & Country Moreton in Marsh 17 High Street, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0AF

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