Ivy Lane, Shutford, Banbury, OX15

A rare opportunity in a prime location, offering outstanding potential. Set on a generous plot of over a quarter of an acre, this remarkable property boasts a tranquil setting with a high degree of privacy and picturesque views over the village. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to create something special.

Porch area to front door

Open plan Kitchen/Dining Room: single base sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier, double glazed French doors to front aspect, double glazed door to rear garden, two double glazed windows to side aspect, stairs to first floor level.

Sitting Room: Double glazed window to front aspect, double glazed French doors to the rear garden, corner log burning fire, further potential to develop the ground floor.

There is further potential to extend to the rear of the sitting room to form a snug room, and/or extend the room to the front.

To the rear of the kitchen there is potential for a Utility Room and Cloakroom.

Suggested possible layout plans are available for the ground floor.

First Floor Landing: Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect, built-in cupboard, access to the boarded loft space, with LED batten lighting, and access via a large hatch with drop down steps, and which is a large area that could be further utilised.

Bedroom: Double glazed window to front aspect, double glazed French doors to rear aspect. This could give access to an area (either room or sun terrace) above the newly formed snug.

Bedroom: Double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom: Double glazed window to front aspect, Amtico tiled floor.

Bathroom: Comprising of bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle, hand wash basin, low level WC, Amtico tiled floor, Hansgrohe brassware, double glazed window to side aspect.

The heated towel rail in the bathroom is dual fuel so can be run on the central heating system or with electricity. In addition, there is electric underfloor heating in the bathroom and in the third bedroom (currently used as an office). Each room has its own control panel. The majority of the first floor windows have Thomas Sanderson blinds.

Potential to extend some of the first floor rooms, add a bedroom with en-suite, and/or add a further bedroom or living/entertainment room.

Outside

The property is approached with its own driveway with sliding gate (with cabling to convert to automatic), and parking for up to 5/6 cars.

There is a larger than average detached single garage, with three double glazed windows to the side, power, and remote control insulated roller garage door. There is also a timber outbuilding, currently used as a garage but with scope for multiple alternative uses including a home gym.

There is a wide side access to the rear garden with a concrete boiler room housing oil central heating boiler, hot water tank and water softening unit (all new in 2020). Sink with hot water and shower spray (particularly useful for dog owners) and electric is also fitted. New cold water supply from the meter to the boiler room.

Steps leading up to a terraced garden with greenhouse and small orchard. Large timber outbuilding with electric, which has the potential to be used as a summerhouse, home office, gym or entertaining space.

Rear gate gives access to allotments and fields.

The property benefits from oil central heating, Rationel AuraPlus double glazed windows and doors, CWI, and a stunning location that offers high levels of privacy and beautiful views of the village.

Shutford lies 5 miles to the west of Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds in North Oxfordshire. With origins dating back to Saxon times and earlier, the church of St Martins has Norman origins. Full of historical buildings built from the local Hornton stone. Today Shutford is principally a popular commuter village, benefitting from an active village hall, allotments, a church and a traditional English pub 'The George & Dragon'. Nearby Sibford has a village shop and post office, with a butchers and hairdressers at Tysoe.

The market town of Banbury offers extensive shopping facilities, a cinema, a variety of restaurants, bars, and a sports complex. Primary schools are in North Newington and Shenington, and a secondary school at Bloxhan. Private schools include Sibford Ferris Quaker School, St Johns Priory Prep (Banbury) Bloxham School and Tudor Hall (Bloxham).

Distances
Banbury c. 5 miles
Stratford-upon-Avon c. 17 miles
Oxford c. 27 miles
Birmingham c. 50 miles
London c. 83 miles
Banbury to London Marylebone c. 55 minutes

Buyers Purchase Fee:
Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Mark David Estate Agents Ltd on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.