Detached house for sale in Banbury OX17, 5 Bedroom

A stunning detached residence in a most secluded setting, comprising entrance hall with feature pond, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, formal dining room, snug, drawing room, five bedrooms, master with en-suite, family bathroom, conservatory, boot room/WC, cellar, stunning gardens, ample parking and double garage. All in around 1.2 acres.

Accommodation

Originally built around 1860, the property had further extensions added in the 1970s and 1980s whilst retaining many original character features.

The stone floored hallway has a feature rock faced wall and pond, with stairs rising to the first floor.

The kitchen has a range of units including a double oven, four ring induction hob, an integrated fridge and a dishwasher.

There is direct access to the breakfast room which has a window providing far reaching countryside views to the front.

The breakfast room leads on to a utility room containing sink unit, washing machine, tumble dryer, two freezers, and a door opening out to the side of the house and garden.

The formal dining room provides excellent space to comfortably seat twelve guests for a dinner party, and has a window to the back elevation.

A charming snug can be accessed from the dining room, it has windows with original shutters to three elevations, and a feature Victorian style fireplace surrounding an open fire.

Another lovely feature of the property is the conservatory which has French doors to the rear and a door leading to a boot room/WC. Stairs lead down to a spacious cellar which has a sauna, shower and a wine store.

Completing the ground floor is a superb drawing room with an open fire in an inglenook-style stone surround. French windows open onto a small balcony, plus another window to the front, and two windows to the rear providing a good degree of natural light, and beautiful views.

Stairs from the hall lead to a large galleried landing which provides access to the bedrooms and has two windows to the front, one with a window seat.

The master bedroom is of an excellent size, and has a useful storage cupboard and fitted wardrobes, two windows to the front, and one to the rear, and an en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath, his and hers sinks and a full height window that provides stunning countryside views to absorb whilst enjoying a relaxing bath.

A good sized guest bedroom has windows on three elevations giving excellent views of the garden, and surrounding area. The third double bedroom has windows to the front and rear, and there are two further bedrooms, one double, and a single, which would be ideal as an office or nursery.

Completing the second floor is the family bathroom which has a window to the back.

The property benefits from the most beautiful grounds, in all around 1.2 acres, containing mature trees and rolling lawns, as well as spring fed water features. There is a sun terrace with a well to the front of the house, which is ideal for lunch time and evening barbecues, and a smaller eating area at the back of the house, which catches the early morning sun for an enjoyable breakfast.

There is a double garage and ample parking, which is accessed along a field drive of around 200 yards, giving the discerning buyer the most incredible privacy with countryside views from all aspects.

A perfect opportunity to acquire something a little bit special.

EPC rating E.

Agents Notes

All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.