Bretch Hill, Banbury, Oxfordshire

OFFERED CHAIN FREE. A spacious semi-detached house (located off Kenilworth Way) conveniently situated for access to the town centre and its many amenities and within walking distance of neighbourhood shops, take away and schools and benefits from a rear garden ideal for summer barbeques. On street parking to front.


Introduction


This good proportioned, well presented two double bedroom semi detached house is situated off Kenilworth Way, despite its Bretch Hill postal address, in a small cul-de-sac and therefore has limited passing traffic and is likely to appeal to those looking for a property that is a little more roomy than average.

Offered Chain Free, we intend to provide whoever purchases with a stress-free and quick move.

You enter the property through an Entrance Hall and from here doors lead into a good sized Living Room with ample space for seating and a large window overlooking the front garden. The Kitchen/Dining Room has a window onto the rear garden making a pleasant outlook and there are ample worksurfaces and plenty of storage in the base and wall units together with space for a table.

From the Entrance Hall stairs rise to a Landing that has an Airing Cupboard housing a gas fired combination boiler and from the landing doors give access to the two decent sized double bedrooms and a bathroom with an over bath shower. Bedroom 1 is larger than typically you would see in most modern homes and has a fitted cupboard and a recess with free standing double wardrobe. Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom located at the rear of the house. The Bathroom has a three-piece white suite with a shower over the bath.

Outside there is a front garden laid to lawn and graveled bed. The Rear Garden benefits from having lawn and patio, outside tap and timber garden shed with gated side access to the front.

Banbury is a historic market town situated on the River Cherwell with the Oxford Canal running through it. The town has evolved around its historic shopping streets with the addition of a shopping centre with a more recent extension, Castle Quay Waterfront, that runs alongside the Canal including bar, eateries, bowling alley, and multiplex cinema. The town has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs, gyms, shops and sports centre and has Rugby, Football, Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Clubs. Banbury has a mainline railways station with connections to London, Birmingham and Oxford etc and is on J11 of the M40 motorway making it ideal for commuters.


Property Summary


• Quote Reference: SRK when enquiring
• Semi Detached House
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Rear Hall/Utility
• Living Room
• Two Double Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• uPVC Double Glazed Windows
• Gas fired Radiator Heating
• Front and Rear Gardens
• CHAIN FREE


Description


Ground Floor
A Canopy Porch over the main entrance door leads to:

Entrance Hall
From here stairs rise to the first floor and door gives access to:

Living Room
A good-sized reception room located at the front of the property with ample space for modern furnishings with a window to the front. Thermostat for heating. Door to:

Kitchen/Dining Room
Fitted kitchen having granite effect laminate worksurfaces with inset stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer tap with window overlooking the rear garden. Range of timber fronted base units comprising cupboards and drawers. Free standing electric cooker. Washing machine. Space for a table. Door to under stair cupboard providing space for vacuum cleaner and ironing board etc and housing gas meter.

Door opening to:
Rear Hall/Utility from here a door gives access to the rear garden and this area could be adapted to provide a utility area or excellent place for bedding for pets. Water meter.

From the entrance hall stairs rise to:

First Floor


Landing from here doors give access to both double bedrooms and the bathroom and to:
Airing Cupboard housing gas fired combination boiler, slatted shelving and carbon monoxide alarm.

Bedroom 1 A large double bedroom located at the front of the property with space for a king sized bed and bedroom furniture with recessed free standing double wardrobe, storage cupboard over stairs and windows to front and side aspect.

Bedroom 2
Located at the rear of the property a good sized double bedroom with space for a double bed and bedroom furniture with a window overlooking the rear garden.

Bathroom
Three piece white suite comprising bath with over bath shower, wash hand basin and W.C. Limestone ceramic tiling to floor and walls. Window providing natural ventilation.



Outside
Front Garden Laid mainly to lawn, with graveled bed, enclosed with fencing and hedging to front. Gated pathway to entrance door with outside light and extending to gated side access to rear garden.
Rear Garden laid to patio and lawned area with timber garden shed and outside tap.

On Street Parking immediately to the front




Material Information
Part A
Council Tax: Band B
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Service Charge: N/A

Part B
Property Type: Semi Detached, brick built house with pitch tiled roof.
Property Construction: Traditional Construction
Number and Types of Rooms: See Floor Plan & Description
Electricity Supply: Mains
Water Supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas fired radiator heating
Broadband: Fibre to cabinet
Parking: On Street Parking

Part C
Restrictions: No
Rights and Easements: No
Has the property flooded in the last 5 years?: No.
Flood Risk: Rivers & Sea: Very Low Risk. Surface Water: Medium Risk. (means this area has a chance of flooding between 1% and 3.3% each year) Groundwater: Unlikely. Reservoirs: Unlikely.
Coastal Erosion Risk: N/A
Accessibility/adaptions: None. Step to entrance doors.
Coalfield or Mining Area: N/A



Location

Banbury’s name may derive from “Banna” a 6th Century Saxon chieftain who built a stockade here and “Burgh”, meaning settlement. Banbury is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to the Cotswolds. The town played an important part in the English Civil War as a base for Oliver Cromwell where folklore has it, he planned the Battle of Edge Hill in what is now Ye Olde Reindeer Inn, Parsons Street where you are now more likely to and take in a drink or a meal and plan your evening entertainment.

Convenient road access to M40 motorway (J11). Rail links to London at Banbury (approximately 65 minutes to London Marylebone), Milton Keynes (approximately 33 minutes to London Euston), Bicester North (56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).



Useful information


Heating: Gas fired radiator heating

Windows: White uPVC double glazed units

Services: Mains: Water, Gas and Electric. Drainage: Mains

Broadband: Ofcom Checker: Standard 8Mbps. Superfast 80 Mbps. Ultrafast 8000 Mbps. The speeds indicated on the checker are the fastest estimated speeds predicted by the network operator(s) providing services in the area (actual speeds at the property may be different).

Town Centre Amenities: Banbury is a historic market town situated on the River Cherwell with the Oxford Canal running through it. The town has evolved around its historic shopping streets with the addition of a shopping centre with a more recent extension, Castle Quay Waterfront, that runs alongside the Canal including bar, eateries and a bowling alley, and multiplex cinema. The town has a good selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs, gyms, shops and sports centre and has Rugby, Football, Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Clubs. Banbury has a mainline railways station with connections to London, Birmingham and Oxford etc and is on J11 of the M40 motorway making it ideal for commuters.

Nearby Towns: Chipping Norton (13 miles) Stratford Upon Avon (27 miles), Bicester (17 miles), Oxford (30 miles), Milton Keynes (33 miles), (all distances approximate)

Town population: 52,052 people (2021 Census).

Primary School: William Morris Primary School. Ofsted: Outstanding (19 October 2018)

Secondary School: North Oxfordshire Academy Ofsted: Good (8 November 2022)

Independent Schools: Bloxham Public School, Tudor Hall. Preparatory School: Cardus, St John’s Priory School.

Rail Links: Rail links Banbury to London Marylebone (approximately 65 minutes) (Bicester North (approximately 56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).

Motorway Links: Convenient road access to and M40 (J11) motorways and M1 (J15)

EPC Rating: C

Title: Freehold

Local Authority: Cherwell District Council



Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendor’s sole agents, please contact Saul Roux Scrivener MRICS on .



Website

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Directions

From Banbury Cross proceed in a westerly direction through West Bar Street onto Boughton Road tale the third exit at the roundabout onto Orchard Way proceeding to turn left onto Edmunds Road, then left onto Kenilworth Way and then take the first left where this property is located on your left hand side with on road parking to the front.



OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm.

Saturday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm.

Sunday By appointment.


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 that they are in working order. 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.

All boundaries indicated on plans are approximate and should be verified with your Solicitor.
All school catchments should be verified and not relied on.

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Council tax band: C