Old Road, Ratley

The Property

8 Old Road, Ratley is an exceptional stone built cottage which is pleasantly located on the edge of this sought after, pretty village. The property sits on a very large plot with extensive and beautiful mature gardens to the front side and rear. On the ground floor there is an entrance hallway with stairs to the first floor, a dual aspect sitting room, a kitchen/dining room and the family bathroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom. There is also potential to extend the property subject to planning permission. We have prepared a floorplan to show the room sizes and layout. Some of the main features include:

Situation

Ratley is situated to the north west of Banbury between the Warwick and Stratford Roads and standing at the top of Edgehill close to the site of the Civil War Battle of Edgehill which occurred in 1642. The village is made up of a combination of period stone dwellings together with a number of more modern properties. Within the village there is a church and the popular Rose & Crown public house. Further amenities can be found in the nearby towns of Banbury, Stratford and Warwick. From Banbury there is a main line railway station and junction 11 of the M40 motorway. Alternatively for those traveling north, junction 12 of the M40 motorway can be found at Gaydon.

Hallway

Main entrance door to the front and stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room

A dual aspect sitting room with a central fireplace, a coved ceiling and a door to the kitchen.

Bathroom

Fitted with a panelled bath, a wash hand basin with vanity unit and a low level W.C. Tiled walls and flooring, window to the front.

Kitchen/Dining Room

Fitted with a range of wood fronted eye level cabinets and base units and drawers with works surfaces over. Inset sink and drainer, electric hob with extractor over and a double oven. Space for a washing machine and fridge, space for a table and chairs. Door to rear porch.

First Floor Landing

Hatch to loft space and doors to all first floor accommodation.

Bedroom One

A double room with windows to the side and rear.

Bedroom Two

A double room with a window to the front.

Bedroom Three

A single room with a widow to the rear.

Outside

The property is pleasantly set back for the road and has large gardens to the front side and rear. To the front of the property there is a large lawned garden with well stocked flower and plant borders and a pathway to the front door with an attractive wisteria. There is a private garden to the rear which is laid to lawn and has a useful outbuilding. To the side there is a large and beautifully landscaped mature garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked flower and plant borders and a variety of established trees. There is also a paved seating area adjoining the house.

Directions

From Banbury proceed north west on the Stratford Road. Travel through the villages of Drayton and Wroxton and continue for approximately 3 miles then turn right where signposted to Edgehill and Ratley. Continue for approximately one mile and bear right where signposted to Ratley. Turn left as you enter the village into Old Road where the property will be found on your right after a short distance.

Additional Information

Services
All mains services connected with the exception of gas. Oil fired central heating.
Local Authority
Stratford Upon Avon District Council. Tax Band C.
Viewings
Strictly by prior arrangement with Round & Jackson.
Tenure
A freehold property.