3 Bedroom Character Cottage in Islip, Oxfordshire | Black Fire Cottage, The Walk, OX5

Take a look inside Black Fire Cottage, a beautifully extended and thoughtfully modernised three bedroom character home in the sought-after Oxfordshire village of Islip. Blending period charm with comfortable contemporary living, this wonderfully individual property is filled with history. Exposed beams, an attractive fireplace and a wealth of original details create a warm and welcoming home, while some particularly special features offer a glimpse into the property's fascinating past. The property opens into a large and welcoming entrance hall, leading through to a good-sized kitchen with a gas range cooker and dining area. The sitting room features a wood-burning stove and both the kitchen and living room open onto the rear garden, creating an easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. One of the home's most interesting features is an additional reception room created from what was once the village blacksmith's forge. Converted in the 1990s and currently used as a dining room, this characterful space retains a wonderful connection to the property's history. The original chimney now provides a walk-in cupboard, with ladder access leading to a large attic room above. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two spacious doubles. The principal bedroom benefits from large built-in wardrobes providing excellent storage, with a well-appointed family bathroom conveniently positioned nearby. Outside, the property continues to reveal its character. An enclosed patio area features a brick-built BBQ alongside a stone boiler house/store. From here, a wrought-iron gate leads into the mature, secluded walled garden with established planting. Within the garden is another wonderful piece of local history: a detached building that was formerly the village fire station. It has since been adapted into a characterful studio with power and its own wood burner, creating a versatile additional space away from the main house. A further gate provides access to The Walk. To the front of Black Fire Cottage there is private off-street parking for two vehicles together with an electric vehicle charging point. Black Fire Cottage is situated in Islip, a vibrant and well-connected Oxfordshire village with a strong sense of community. The village offers a highly regarded primary school, medical centre, community shop and village hall, while Islip Station provides a direct rail service to London Marylebone. Local bus services and convenient road connections via the A34 and M40 also provide access to Oxford, London and the wider region. For buyers searching for a three bedroom cottage in Islip, a character property near Oxford, a period home in OX5 or a village property with rail connections to London, Black Fire Cottage offers a particularly distinctive combination of history, character and modern-day practicality. Black Fire Cottage is a home with a story to tell. From the former blacksmith's forge to the old village fire station in the garden, this is a wonderfully individual property combining historic character with the space and practicality needed for modern life. BOOK YOUR VIEWING Contact your local Property Partner, Rita Howell, to arrange your viewing or find out more. 📞 01865 364541 📧 Rita.Howell@ARPropertyPartners.co.uk AR Property Partners | Oxfordshire Property Partners | We Care More #Islip #OxfordshireProperty #CharacterCottage #CottageForSale #OxfordProperty #OX5 #VillageProperty #PeriodProperty #PropertyForSale #OxfordshireHomes #ARPropertyPartners