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Renovated red cottage in the country comes with ‘Orient Express’
Country cottage for sale in Oxford has its own train carriage suite.
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A unique property in Oxford, Canterbury offers a renovated 1910 cottage and a restored train carriage guest suite. The three-bedroom main house is double-glazed and features a classic Rayburn coal range.
The "Orient Express" style carriage provides a fourth bedroom and bathroom, creating an income opportunity as an Airbnb. Set on 1.6ha with a three-bay shed, this character-filled property at 54 Gammans Rd combines country living with a distinctive twist.
Built in 1910, the cottage has been home to a growing family for the past 20 years.
And the piéce de rèsistance - a fully restored train carriage that provides a self-contained guest suite.
The carriage recalls some of the luxury of the Orient Express.
Mid-way along the carriage there’s a kitchenette and a small table beside the window.
And there are bathroom facilities on board.
The hallway in the house retains its traditional panelling and mouldings.
Although with every modern convenience, the kitchen has traditionally styled panel doors on the cabinetry, and the old Rayburn range remains.
Living areas open to the outdoors.
The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom.
With 1.06ha (fenced), there is ample space for outdoor living, gardens or even livestock.
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