Upper Astrop, Kings Sutton, OX17

The house is nestled at the end of a gravel driveway, which as it was originally farm cottages before it was converted into a single dwelling in the 1970s, has a very generous number of living rooms and bedrooms split over two floors.

The wonderful open plan kitchen/living room was created by the current owners about 12 years ago and serves as the heart of the home. The kitchen is complete with an Aga, storage cabinets with solid wood worktops and an island unit with induction hobs and electric oven. The room has plenty of space for a large kitchen table and plenty of sofas whilst the magnificent bifolding doors open out onto the south facing garden and the log burner keeps things warm in winter. At the other end of the house is the grand drawing room with a large fireplace, wooden herringbone flooring and French doors out into the garden. There are two further living rooms, one which is perfect for a dining room/childrens playroom, and another, currently used as an office. Two very large hallways connect each of the rooms, one of which is the stunning double height entrance hallway with a staircase rising up to the galleried first floor. A pantry, shower room and utility room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs there are six large double bedrooms, three of which have en-suites, including the principle bedroom which also has a range of fitted wardrobes; plus a family bathroom.

Outside

The property is set back from the road with a private gravelled drive providing the approach to the property, which is surrounded by a mixture of formal gardens, lush pastureland complemented by mature trees and enclosed by natural hedgerows, stone walls and fencing. An attractive courtyard is flanked by the main house and a substantial stone barn, adjacent to which there is a stable block and self-contained annexe/ cottage, which generates an income of £10,800 per annum on an assured shorthold tenancy. Adjacent to the house is a stone flagged terrace with an outdoor heated swimming pool and a studio flat, another potential source of income. Beyond this area is a kitchen garden and to the south side of the property there is a formal lawn which leads down to an enclosed all-weather tennis court and orchard. The barn is currently used for storage although it could be converted to several other potential uses subject to necessary planning consents. Within the grounds there is a natural pond attracting local wildlife.

Situation

Kings Sutton is located five miles southeast of Banbury. This is one of the larger villages within the area and facilities include a local shop, village post office, two fantastic public houses, church, tennis, cricket and football clubs. The village has its own main line railway station giving direct access into London Marylebone and the M40 is less than 5 miles away. Primary schooling is available within the village whilst both Winchester House and Beachborough Prep schools are within 10 miles. For secondary schools, there is the Chenderit School in Middleton Cheney and for the option of private education Stowe School, Bloxham School and Tudor Hall are all within 15 miles.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-55988

Additional Information

Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979 (section 21) please note that the vendor of this property is an Associate of an Employee of the Connells Group of companies