Just stepping out into the back garden is a religious experience for the owners of a house in Shipton-Under-Wychwood.

The view from the stone-built property in Evenlode Cottages is dominated by the beautiful 13th-century village church of St Mary’s.

The house, which was built in 2006, has a longer-than-average garden including a patio, lawn, gazebo, apple trees and a log store.

The front of the cottage, which is one of a row of four, is next to the village green and includes a paved area big enough to park two cars.

The sitting room has an open fireplace and French windows with a skylight over, leading to the garden and there is also a garden and downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs is the master bedroom with ensuite shower room plus two more bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Jennifer Angless, of agents Mallams, said: “The view from the back garden of this property is absolutely amazing.

“With the lovely old church tower in the background, it really is like something out of a fairytale.

“The back garden is beautifully laid out into different zones and is very secluded. A gravel path winds through a rose arch and there are flower borders, all surrounded by stone walls to give privacy and plenty of space for outdoor living. Inside the cottage everything is very well presented with some nice design touches, such as the open fireplace and wide window above the patio doors which makes the sitting room particularly light and spacious.

“The village of Shipton-under-Wychwood is always popular with househunters as although it is so tranquil, it has two pubs, a convenience store, post office and medical centre.” No.4 Evenlode Cottages is on the market for £299,950.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Mallams on 01993 822666 or visit mallams.co.uk