Property for sale in Chipping Norton OX7, 4 Bedroom

Newington house is A sympathetically restored former merchants house with A grade 11 listing set in the heart of charlbury.

The Property

Newington House is a sympathetically restored former merchants house with a Grade II listing set in the heart of Charlbury. The property is well proportioned and has an attractive facade. Approximately 55 sq ft. Of the ground floor front has been used as a shop in the past and the early 19th Century shop front is retained, as is the planning use. However, the property has not been used for commercial purposes for a number of years, save as an art gallery, ancillary to the owner`s art studio.

The property benefits from many period features. Flagstone flooring, cast iron fireplaces, high ceilings, sash windows and ornate staircases.

The ground floor comprises a gallery/shop area, open plan reception hall, stone flagstone floor, cloakroom and boiler room. Stone steps lead to a cellar below and further steps lead off the hallway to an impressive study with a fireplace and wood burning stove.

An ornate staircase leads from the hall to the first floor, which comprises a large sitting room with sash windows to front, period fireplace and exposed period floorboards. A further sash window overlooks the garden to the rear. The dining room and kitchen have handmade wall and floor mounted units with an integrated range.

The second floor provides a master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and en suite bathroom with roll top bath, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom and utility area with plumbing for a washing machine. A second staircase leads down to the first floor.

The third floor comprises bedroom 4 from which two large dormer windows, with glazed side panels, afford stunning views over the town and out to the open countryside and Wychwood Forest beyond. There is under eaves storage and a further storage room to the rear.

Outside there is a charming courtyard area leading to a tranquil landscaped walled garden. This is predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs.

An outbuilding backing on to the house is currently in disrepair but has great potential to be refurbished and reconnected to the main house. There is a further outbuilding used for storage.

Directions

The property is situated across the road from our Charlbury office on Sheep Street identified by our for sale board.

Situation

Charlbury is an ancient market town well situated in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. It has become increasingly popular in recent years with those seeking the benefits of a country lifestyle yet requiring easy access to London, Oxford and other major centres. The town retains a mainline railway station (Oxford 20 minutes, London Paddington 70 minutes) and enjoys the majority of useful amenities, shops, professional and medical services. Charlbury has several pre-school nurseries and an excellent primary school. The entire town is designated as a Conservation Area and is located within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Oxford is 17 miles and the towns of Chipping Norton and Witney are 7 miles distant by road.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

West Oxfordshire District Council.

Council Tax

Band E. £2,172.96 per annum.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment through the agent, Fairfax and Company, Charlbury. Tel: Email:

Agents Notes

We have not tested equipment, appliances and services to the property. You are advised to consult your legal representative in connection with all matters relating to the contract for sale and legal title of the property.