Fore Street, Ashton Keynes, SN6

Beautifully Restored Village Cottage with a Stunning Contemporary Addition and Flexible Living Space

Believed to date back to around 1750 and rebuilt as a single dwelling in the early 1800s, Daisy’s Cottage is a wonderful blend of history, craftsmanship and modern living. Lovingly restored and thoughtfully enhanced over the last quarter of a century, this charming village home has evolved into a unique property that combines period character with contemporary luxury.

Originally arranged as a three-bedroom cottage, the property has evolved over the years to provide two generous double bedrooms and a stunning contemporary addition completed in 2022. With independent access and versatile living space, the extension offers a wealth of possibilities and could equally serve as a principal suite, additional reception room, home office, kitchen or guest accommodation. Subject to any necessary consents, there is also scope for the attached garage to be incorporated into the living accommodation, creating the potential for a three or even four-bedroom, two-bathroom home.

Whilst neighbouring buildings are Listed, Daisy’s Cottage itself is not, allowing the current owners the freedom to sympathetically improve and modernise the home over the years.

Stepping inside, the cottage immediately reveals its rich heritage, with exposed hand-cut oak beams, thick stone walls and original features carefully preserved throughout. The welcoming sitting room centres around a restored fireplace with inset log-burning stove, creating a wonderfully cosy atmosphere, whilst the adjoining dining room offers a superb entertaining space, complete with a second fireplace and staircase rising to the first floor.

The handmade kitchen, crafted locally and fitted with granite worktops and a Belfast sink, reflects the character of the home and provides a practical space for everyday living.

Upstairs, two generous double bedrooms are served by a luxurious bathroom featuring bespoke limestone flooring, a separate shower enclosure and an eye-catching stained-glass church window, creating a truly individual focal point

One of the most impressive improvements undertaken by the current owners is the exceptional rear extension and completed in 2022. Flooded with natural light from large roof lanterns and bi-folding doors, this contemporary family room contrasts beautifully with the original cottage. Benefitting from electric underfloor heating, bespoke fitted cabinetry and its own private front and rear access, the extension can be completely separated from the main house, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, a home office, guest accommodation or those seeking an income opportunity.

Externally, Daisy’s Cottage enjoys delightful cottage gardens to the front, enclosed and landscaped terrace areas to the rear and a handsome Cotswold stone garage with vehicle charging point.

A home that has been cherished for more than two decades, Daisy’s Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored period property where every chapter has been written with care, combining timeless character with all the comforts of modern living.

Situated within the heart of the Cotswold Water Park, Ashton Keynes is one of the area’s most desirable villages, renowned for its attractive period homes, thriving community and abundance of outdoor pursuits.

Residents enjoy a village shop, public house, tennis courts, cricket and football pitches, children’s play area and a beautiful parish church, together with regular community events including the annual fête and fireworks display. The village sits close to the River Thames and Thames Path, providing wonderful walks towards nearby Lechlade and beyond, whilst the lakes and nature reserves of the Cotswold Water Park offer endless opportunities for sailing, paddleboarding, cycling and wildlife watching.

Combining village charm with an active and welcoming community, Ashton Keynes offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of the Cotswolds’ most sought-after settings.