The Green, Shutford, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Well-presented living with planning to extend (main house and separate dwelling)

Description

The Old Manor house is a charming, detached stone property located in an enviable position. Thought to originate from the 18th century, this handsome home is positioned within the picturesque village of Shutford and steeped in history.

The property retains a wealth of period features including open fireplace, window seats, shutters, four panel doors and chequerboard quarry tiles.

The property has recently undergone an extensive and sympathetic restoration and modernisation program, retaining its charm, spacious and flexible accommodation together with the opportunity to extend.

Key improvements include replacement oil fired boiler, much of the electrics, new central heating plumbing, kitchen fittings, island and worktops, bath and shower fittings (Lefroy Brooks, Burlington and Duravit), cast iron radiators, panelling, double glazing, new carpeting and re-decorated throughout.

Key attributes are generous ceiling heights, ample natural light pervading throughout, lovely modern kitchen/breakfast room – the hub of the house, cellar, half landing bar room, dual staircases and planning permission to extend. See planning reference 24/01398/F.

Outside and to the front of the property is a gravelled drive with automatic electric gates and parking area with room for numerous cars. To the rear is a stone garage with up and over door and former stable with loft over. Here there is planning permission to convert to a home office. See planning reference 24/01398/F.

The gardens are a key aspect of this lovely home being level and enclosed. They are mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature trees, fruit trees, two ornamental ponds, greenhouse and various entertaining areas. It is a rare find to have such a generous plot completely hidden away, allowing and creating a private oasis.

There is planning permission for a separate four bedroom dwelling within the garden. See planning reference 23/02682/F

In all about 0.74 acres.

Location

Shutford lies 5 miles to the west of Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds in North Oxfordshire. With origins dating to Saxon times and earlier, the church of St Martins has Norman origins. The village is full of historical buildings built from the local Hornton stone, with pub, church, recently refurbished village hall and children’s play area. Nearby Sibford has a village shop and post office. The market town of Banbury (5 miles) offers shopping facilities, cinema, restaurants, bars and a sports complex. More extensive facilities can be found in Chipping Norton, (11 miles) Shipston on Stour, (11 miles) Stratford upon Avon, (16 miles) and Oxford (34 miles.)

Excellent communication links with equidistant access to the M40 at Banbury (J11) for the South and Gaydon (J12) for Birmingham and the North. Mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 56 minutes). Birmingham International Airport is 39 miles away.

There are excellent local schooling facilities including the primary school in Shenington. The village is in the Priority Area for the Warwickshire Grammar Schools at Stratford-upon-Avon - King Edward VI (KES) for boys, Stratford Grammar School (for girls). For private schooling - Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys), Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham (co-ed) and Sibford. Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Sibford, Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon) and Warwick Prep.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Brailes; theatres at Chipping Norton, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford; Soho Farmhouse private members club at Great Tew; indoor sports complex, cycling club and cinema in Banbury, motor racing at Silverstone and British Motor museum at Gaydon; horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham. There is a good footpath and bridleway network through the surrounding rolling countryside and Upton House and Gardens National Trust property is 4 miles away.

Square Footage: 3,488 sq ft