Maison, Boot Street, Stonesfield, Witney, Oxfordshire

Believed to date from the 18th century, The Old Forge is a charming period house constructed in local stone, with later additions complementing the original building. Arranged over four floors, the accommodation retains a wealth of period features, including exposed beams, open fireplaces and characterful flooring.

The house opens into an entrance hall leading to an impressive kitchen/dining room. Created as a later extension, this wonderful space combines a striking vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and solid timber cabinetry and flooring, creating a warm farmhouse feel. Centred around a traditional Aga, the kitchen also has integrated appliances including a dishwasher and conventional oven, while space for dining and French doors opening onto the garden make it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A utility room with space for laundry machines and a cloakroom are adjacent.
Four reception spaces include a study with solid oak flooring and wall panelling, a snug with an open stone fireplace and parquet flooring, and an elegant sitting room with matching parquet flooring. Filled with natural light, the sitting room has a charming bay window overlooking the gardens and a stone fireplace with a log burner, while bifold doors open into a bright garden room with direct access to the gardens and views across the grounds.

A spiral staircase descends to the cellar and rises to the first floor, where the dual-aspect principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage. Two further double bedrooms are served by a bathroom, shower room and two separate WCs. The second floor provides two additional bedrooms, ideally suited to guests or older children.