Cumberford, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Attractive Grade II Listed Hornton stone cottage modernised internally to an exceptional standard and occupying an overall secluded and generous plot

Dating back to the 18th century, the cottage originally stood on the edge of the village green, before the village was developed towards the end of the 19th century, with the Hyde family living in "The Cottage" from the mid 1800's, hence the name

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Pretty Grade II Listed semi-detached thatched cottage built in the local Hornton stone. Dating back to the 18th century, the cottage originally stood on the edge of the village green, before the village was developed towards the end of the 19th century, with the Hyde family living in "The Cottage" from the mid 1800's, hence the name
The property has been refurbished internally by the current owner to an extremely high standard, creating an exceptional level of finish throughout, including a refitted stylish modern fitted kitchen, contemporary downstairs cloakroom and a well-appointed en-suite shower room
The hall offers a great deal of character, with wooden half-panelled walls, exposed ceiling beam and flagstone floor, connecting the kitchen/breakfast room and inner hall
The kitchen is particularly stunning and highly individual, offering a good range of bespoke wall and base units, oak work surfaces, inset sink and contemporary wall panelling. There are a number of integrated appliances including a fitted gas-fired Rangemaster double oven, Leisure washing machine, Hotpoint dishwasher and fridge-freezer, and the sash window with fitted shutters and integrated bespoke window seat with storage below
The inner hall, with original flagstone floor and stairs rising to the first floor, oozes with character, with exposed vertical oak beams with glass and an integrated study nook
Charming snug with adjoining refitted downstairs cloakroom
Separate part-glazed boot room situated across the hall, providing access to the large secluded gardens
At the end of the hall, is the impressive 17ft. drawing room with the original large bay window and glazed French doors to the gardens, which floods the room with an abundance of natural light, offering a wealth of character with the original closed fireplace, sash side window with fitted shutters and integrated bespoke window seat with storage below, as well as beautifully stripped and varnished wooden floor
To the first floor, the principal dual-aspect double bedroom is particularly stunning, with a modern free-standing bath, a range of bespoke fitted double wardrobes, separate fitted chest of drawers and original closed fireplace
The second double bedroom has the benefit of a walk-in wardrobe cupboard and a superbly presented en-suite shower room
Bedroom three is single in size with a fitted wooden single bed base with storage below and a desk area with open shelving and built-in wardrobe cupboard, perfect as an occasional guest bedroom and home office
There is also a separate modern loo situated off the landing
If this is a lettings investment, we would recommend a lettings guide price in the region of £1,600 pcm

AGENTS NOTE
The thatch is in need of replacement and this has been accounted for within the guide price

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – band E
Tax payable for 2025/26 - £2,960.08

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected
Gas fired central heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 26.1 Mbps if provider is BT

SITUATION
Bloxham is a large village with a range of amenities including post office, shops, beauty salon, petrol station, public houses, village church, dentist and doctor's surgeries
Schooling within the village includes primary, secondary and the private Bloxham School
Other state and private schools in the area include Tudor Hall and Sibford School
More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Banbury (3 miles) including the Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Gateway Retail Park and the Spiceball Leisure Centre
M40 J11 gives access to Birmingham and London
From Banbury there is also a mainline railway to Marylebone in approx. 55 minutes
Soho Farmhouse is approx. 7 miles

OUTSIDE
The secluded garden is generous in size and used to be a stunning country cottage garden, however it has got away from the current owner and needs relandscaping
Gated side garden with raised beds which wraps around the side of the cottage giving access to the front