<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: Hope Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed country cottage in Oxfordshire, dating back to the late-17th century. The property has been lovingly preserved and renovated over the past nine years, maintaining its original period details such as timber ceiling beams and inglenook fireplaces. The cottage features a spacious kitchen/family room, a sitting room and dining room, four bedrooms, and a bathroom. The property also includes a detached double garage with a one-bedroom/bathroom annexe above. The cottage is surrounded by a quarter-of-an-acre of hedged and fenced gardens, with parking for several cars and a path leading to the cottage entrance. With its idyllic rural setting, period charm, and modern amenities, Hope Cottage is the perfect retreat for a family or downsizers seeking a peaceful and cozy lifestyle.