Oddington, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5

Stylish Barn Conversion situated in a pretty village location about 8 miles from Oxford.

Description

Situated at the edge of the village, Manor Farm Barn has origins dating to the early 18th century and is Grade II listed. Constructed of local stone with a Stonesfield slate roof, the property was converted in 2003 and been extensively refurbished by the current owners in recent years. Retaining the most incredible features it has been cleverly combined with modern comforts of everyday living to create an authentic and unique property. The reception hall, with exposed timbers has large floor to ceiling windows at one end and leads off to the reception rooms to each side. The sitting room with wooden floors has a wood burning stove. The dining room with stone floors leads to the kitchen. The heart of home, the 30 ft. kitchen/breakfast room, designed by deVol has a large inglenook style recess with professional Bertazzoni range oven, Fisher and Paykel fridge, Meile dishwasher and French doors opening out to the garden. From the kitchen is the utility room which has access to the garden, laundry room and front of the property via a covered closed area. The generously proportioned principal bedroom, with vaulted ceiling and ensuite shower room is on the ground floor. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom also on the ground floor. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, both with split level dressing/study areas which share a bathroom on a half landing.

Annexe Wing
A rear single storey wing currently provides a games room, home office, guest bedroom and bathroom, and offers scope to become full self-contained annexe subject to relevant consents.

Outside
Approached over a share driveway to automatic gates there is ample parking and garaging in the front of the property. The enclosed courtyard garden to the rear is recently landscaped with weeping pears, pollinator friendly lavender, mint, rosemary and sage as well as seasonal plants including salvia, verbena, gaura and iris. There is a built in barbecue area, with ample storage and a heated swimming pool with a child safe retractable cover.

Location

Oddington is a small and attractive village situated between Oxford and Bicester, at the edge of the Otmoor RSPB nature reserve. The village itself has many period and character properties and St Andrews Church with origins dating to the 13th century. The nearby villages of Charlton-on-Otmoor and Islip have village schools, public houses, village halls, churches and other facilities. More extensive shopping, recreational and cultural amenities are available in the university city of Oxford and market town of Bicester.

Transport communications are excellent with the A34 connecting to the M40 (J9) and mainline railway stations at Islip and Bicester.

The area is very well served for state and independent schools with state primary in Charlton-on-Otmoor, Beckley and Islip; senior at Gosford School, Kidlington and Cherwell School, Oxford. Numerous well regarded independent preparatory and senior schools in Oxford include the Dragon and Summerfields, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School and St Edwards.

Square Footage: 3,512 sq ft


Acreage: 0.55 Acres

Directions

From Oxford proceed north on the A34 leaving the dual carriageway as signposted Islip and follow signs to the village. In Islip village take the left turn to Merton and Charlton. After about a mile, proceed past the first turning to Oddington, proceed on Middle Street taking the second turn right turn into the village. The entrance to Manor Barn is the first on the right along a short drive to electric gates.

Distances
Islip station 1.8 miles (London/Marylebone from 59 minutes), Bicester 7.5 miles (London/Marylebone from 55 minutes), M40 (J9) 6 miles, Oxford 8 miles (all distances are approximate).

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Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage, oil-fired central heating. Bottled gas for cooker.