3 bedroom house for sale

Tenure: Freehold

Situation

Chipping Warden is a rural village situated north-east of Banbury on the border of North Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire.

The village comprises a cross section of modern and traditional period stone built houses and cottages situated in the village centre. The village has a local primary school, 2 public houses and an Indian restaurant. Local village shops can be found approximately 3 miles away. Catholic Church and Catholic primary school can be found locally at Aston le Walls. Independent schools in the area include prep:- Winchester House, (Brackley), Beachborough, (Westbury), The Carrdus, (Overthorpe); Public schools are Bloxham and Tudor Hall, (Bloxham), Stowe and Rugby.

Transport connections are excellent with Junction 11 of the M40 Motorway about 6 miles for the South, and the M1 Motorway approximately 12.7 miles for the North. Mainline train services from Banbury to London (Marylebone 70 minutes) and to the North. Birmingham Airport is about 35 miles away.

Sporting activities in the area include an indoor sports and swimming pool complex in Banbury; golf at Cherwell Edge (Chacombe), Hellidon and Tadmarton Heath; horse-racing at Towcester, Stratford upon Avon and Warwick; motor-racing at Silverstone.

Description

Situated in rural surroundings, Granary Barn is believed to date back to the 18th century and originally used as a cow barn, the property was converted in 2007 and benefits from six years remaining on the NHBC.

Constructed of local stone under a slate tile roof, the property is offered in good order with quality fixtures and fittings, including solid oak doors throughout.

Granary Barn forms part of a small courtyard development and is located in a semi rural position beyond the village with farmland to the front and rear.

Open plan layout with a contemporary finish, Granary Barn will appeal to buyers who enjoy a rural setting with the luxuries of modern day living.

Main reception room with oak flooring throughout, full height doors to both the front and the rear enjoying rural views across the gardens and open countryside.

The well planned kitchen offers a good range of cupboard and drawer units with ample granite work tops over. Integrated appliances include dishwasher and range cooker.

Sitting area with surround sound and multi fuel wood burner.

To the far end of the house there is a utility room, with slate tile flooring and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Full height cupboards to one wall provide adequate storage space.

From the dining area, stairs rise to the first floor accommodation, a large landing provides the ideal space for a home office but could easily be converted for a fourth bedroom.
- The bedrooms are all double and offer built in wardrobes, characterful features include exposed timber rafters and purlins.

Externally the gardens are situated to the rear of the property and predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders, eating terrace and area for a summer house.

A shared driveway leads to a private gated access and parking area ideal for several vehicles and a further pedestrian gate leads across the drive way to the small paddock which abuts farmland.

In all extending to about half an acre.

Further 4 acres available by separate negotiation.


AGENTS NOTE:
A management company (made up by the residents of the five properties) will pay £200 per year to cover the costs of emptying the Klargester septic tank, electricity for the Klargester pump and shingle for the courtyard.

Accommodation

Please see floor plans.

Directions

From Banbury take the A361 north towards Daventry. Pass through the villages of Wardington and onto Chipping Warden. Once in the village, immediately after the sharp left hand bend take the right turn on the Culworth Road (passing the Griffin pub) and proceed away from the village, continue for approximately 1 mile where Granary Barn can be found on the left hand side.