<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: Hope Cottage, a Grade II Listed 17th-century property, is a charming rural retreat nestled in a picturesque village in Oxfordshire. The cottage has been lovingly preserved and renovated by its current owners over the past nine years, maintaining its original character while incorporating modern comforts. The property features a spacious kitchen/family room, a cozy sitting room with an inglenook fireplace, and four lovely bedrooms, including a principal suite with an en-suite shower room. The cottage sits on a quarter-acre of hedged and fenced gardens, with parking for several cars and a path leading to the rear garden. With its black-and-white timbered façade, natural elm-clad extension, and detached double garage/car-port with a one-bedroom annexe above, Hope Cottage is a rare find for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat or a family home with plenty of character.