Pendle Cottage, Front Street, Ilmington CV36 4QP

A beautifully presented and charming cottage in Hornton stone, in the heart of the sought-after village of Ilmington, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a study, private gardens, driveway and a single garage.

Pendle Cottage sits right in the heart of Ilmington, a sought-after location in the north Cotswolds with a thriving community, a much-loved village shop and café, two village pubs, countryside all around and a genuine sense of village life.

Built in the late 1980s, Pendle Cottage sits beautifully within its historic setting. With an attractive Hornton stone façade, timber detailing and a period cottage feel. Inside, the cottage is beautifully presented, with a fitted kitchen, wood-burning stove, porcelain flooring and stylish bathroom, creating a home that feels warm, cared for and ready to enjoy.

The cottage sits behind a pretty fore garden, giving it a charming approach from Front Street. The front door opens into the entrance hall, where to one side sits a useful utility/boot room, ideal for coats, shoes and utility. This space was formerly used as a downstairs cloakroom and could potentially be changed back, if preferred.

The kitchen/dining room sits to the front of the cottage and is fitted in a classic country style, with cream cabinetry, ample worktop space, integrated appliances, including an induction hob, and room for a table and chairs. Lovely porcelain tiles run across both the kitchen and hallway floors, adding a practical and elegant finish, while a door from the kitchen provides access to the side of the house.

To the rear of the house is the sitting room, a wonderfully inviting space with a beamed ceiling and a fabulous stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, giving the room a lovely cosy focal point. French doors open directly out to the garden, making this a room that works beautifully throughout the seasons, doors open in summer, fire lit in winter.

Leading off the sitting room is a useful study, ideal for anyone working from home, needing a quiet reading room, hobbies, or simply wanting a little extra space away from the main living area.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a comfortable double with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There is a second good-sized double bedroom, also with built-in wardrobes, together with a single bedroom which is currently used as a study. All three rooms are immaculately presented, and the accommodation is completed by a contemporary family shower room. Both the en-suite bathroom and shower room benefit from underfloor heating, adding a touch of everyday comfort.

Outside, Pendle Cottage has a lovely sense of privacy and is framed by established gardens to the front and rear, with mature hedging, planted borders, lawn and terraced seating areas. The front garden gives the cottage a particularly pretty approach from Front Street, while the rear garden offers a private aspect, being predominantly laid to lawn with a pathway running to the side.

Gated access runs from front to back, providing a very practical route through the garden and onwards to the garage and driveway. This is ideal for bikes, bins, gardening equipment or simply coming and going without needing to go through the house.

The garage and parking are a real advantage in the centre of such a sought-after village. The garage also includes a mezzanine area, ideal for storage or possible further practical use, subject to any necessary consents.

Services & Information

Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected. The property has oil-fired central heating, access to a boarded loft, and is within Council Tax Band E.

Pendle Cottage is a home that would suit a wide range of buyers,  families, professionals, those looking to downsize without compromising on character, or anyone wanting a beautifully placed village home in a genuinely special setting.

The Location
Ilmington is one of South Warwickshire’s most desirable villages, set on the northern edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet still incredibly well placed for the excellent road and rail links of South Warwickshire.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it offers a wonderful blend of rural charm, strong community and everyday convenience. The village has a much-loved shop and café, parish church, public houses and an active village life, making it one of those increasingly rare places where you can still feel properly part of a community.

For wider amenities, Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Campden and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach. Stratford-upon-Avon offers a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural facilities, including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, while Chipping Campden and the North Cotswolds provide some of the area’s most beautiful countryside, walks and villages.

Communications are excellent, with access to the M40 at Junction 15 and rail services available from Moreton-in-Marsh, Banbury and Stratford-upon-Avon.

The area is also well served by schooling, including Ilmington C of E Primary School, Shipston High School, Chipping Campden School, Stratford Grammar Schools and a number of well-regarded independent schools.