Irons Court, North Street, Middle Barton, Chipping Norton, OX7

A grade II listed 5-bedroom country home offering approx. 3,150 sq ft (292.5 sq m) of meticulously refurbished accommodation. This exceptional character property is centrally located in the village of Middle Barton, Chipping Norton and would make a wonderful principal home or desirable weekend retreat.

The ground floor of the house comprises of a welcoming reception hall, from which the large cellar and three of the four reception rooms can be accessed. The formal living room and family room both benefit from beautiful period fireplaces, whilst the triple aspect dining room features a striking vaulted ceiling. There is also a spacious ‘sun room’ overlooking the garden which would make a wonderful home office, gymnasium or further entertaining space. With period stone floors and rustic oak beams, the kitchen comprises of bespoke shaker cabinetry, a focal island and black granite worktops. There is also a useful laundry/utility room and a guest cloakroom.

Three of the five bedrooms are located on the first floor of the farmhouse. The generous master bedroom includes a large separate dressing area and an exceptional en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms share a very well-appointed bathroom.

The final two bedrooms are located on the second floor and feature wonderful period detailing including exposed Cotswold stone walls and timber beams. There is also a well-appointed shower room serving these two bedrooms.

The west facing garden includes a newly laid Cotswold dry stone wall and is mainly laid to lawn with limestone pathways and a raised timber decked terrace. There are also three off street carparking spaces.

LOCATION

Middle Barton is an English village on the outskirts of Chipping Norton, in the picturesque county of Oxfordshire. It lies approximately 7 miles north of the town of Woodstock, 16 miles north-west of Oxford and 73 miles north-west of London.

Middle Barton features its own village shop and post office (approx. 500m away and close to the Barton Memorial Sports Club), as well as The Cinnamon Stick, a hugely popular Bar & Restaurant serving Lebanese food (approx. 250m away), meaning both ‘country village’ essentials are both present and correct.

An abundance of famous names can be found within easy reach of Middle Barton, including Oxford, Bicester, Banbury and Soho Farmhouse, meaning you are always within easy reach of exceptional culture, shopping and entertainment.

SCHOOLS

For families, the area offers a fine selection of educational establishments in both the state and private sectors. These include Middle Barton Primary School and Great Tew Primary School both rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED as well as Dr Radcliffe’s Church of England Primary School which is rated ‘Outstanding’. A number of highly regarded private schools are also within easy reach including Bloxam and Tudor Hall. The world-famous Oxford University is approximately 14 miles away.

TRANSPORT

Middle Barton is very well connected and served by transport.

There is a local bus network which offers services to a range of destinations including Deddington, Chipping Norton, Bicester and Oxford Parkway.

For those travelling by car, junction 10 of the M40 is less than 9 miles away, offering convenient access to the motorway network.

Heyford Train Station is approximately 3 miles away offering easy access to both Oxford and Banbury, both of which can be reached in as little as 14 minutes. For those wishing to go further afield, London Paddington can be reached in as little as 1 hour and 15 minutes and London Marylebone in 1 hour and 27 minutes. Furthermore, a change at Oxford Railway station will open a greater number of destinations, with direct services to Southampton, Birmingham and Manchester Piccadilly.

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