Burycroft Road, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Edge of village family living with local amenities

Description

Dating back to the mid-19th century, Haymaker Cottage is a charming family home situated on the edge of the popular village of Hook Norton, providing bucolic views. Having been under the same ownership for over 10 years, the property has been sympathetically improved and maintained over time, creating generously proportioned and light accommodation throughout. The versatile layout extends to approximately 1484 sq. ft providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The ground floor comprises a useful entrance porch with a tiled floor opening into a welcoming reception hall. Doors lead through to the sitting room and dining room, creating an easy flow through the ground floor accommodation. The sitting room exudes character, featuring the original tiled floor, an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove and exposed oak lintels. Both the kitchen and living room sweep into the stunning vaulted, oak framed entertaining room. This bespoke feature is a recent addition, crafted from local Cotswold stone with limestone flagged floor and double height picture windows affording uninterrupted views of the church and across the valley to the village. Plenty of storage and a downstairs cloakroom benefit the property too.

At the heart of the cottage lies the dining room, with solid Maple wood flooring and a central chimney breast, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining. Leading off the dining room is a versatile family room offering dual aspect and oak panel flooring. The kitchen is well-equipped with space for appliances and white goods. The outlook provides delightful countryside views, while a double Belfast sink, granite work surfaces, and a range of fitted cupboards and drawers complete this practical space.

Upstairs, the property benefit from three bedrooms, all of which are light and spacious. The principal bedroom includes an adjoining room, offering flexibility and further potential for either a walk-in wardrobe or en suite. There are two further bedrooms which are facilitated by a family bathroom.

Outside, there are both front and rear gardens, which have been beautifully maintained and mostly laid to lawn. The low maintenance rear garden provides both al fresco dining space and wonderful views across the valley to the village church. Gated side access and garden shed, gravelled driveway to the front with ample parking.

Location

Hook Norton is an active, sought after Conservation village situated in North Oxfordshire between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton. The village is particularly well served with a large village shop, butcher, post office, three pubs, famous local brewery, doctor and dental surgeries, library, vet, well renowned primary school and 7 days a week bus service (at time of publication).

The popular market town of Chipping Norton is approximately 5 miles and offers more extensive shopping and entertainment with an active local theatre and many restaurants and pubs. Comprehensive facilities can also be found in Banbury (6.6 miles), Oxford (23.8 miles) and Stratford-upon-Avon (21.6 miles) as well as Cheltenham (34.4 miles) and Birmingham (58.3 miles).

Transport connections to the village include train services to London Paddington from Charlbury (fast service from 75 minutes) and from Banbury to London/Marylebone (fast service from 56 minutes). Connections onto the M40 motorway are either at junction 10 (Ardley) for the south or junction 11 (Banbury) for the north.

Educational facilities in the area include well renowned local Hook Norton School and Sibford School. Senior schools at Bloxham, Chipping Norton and Banbury. Public schools at Sibford School, Bloxham School, Tudor Hall, Kitebrook, Kingham and schooling at Oxford.

Leisure and sporting activities in the area include a sports and tennis club in the village; Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew (5 miles); Daylesford Organic Farm shop and Spa at Daylesford (11 miles); golf at Tadmarton Heath, Chipping Norton and Lyneham; theatre at Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon; Horse racing at Cheltenham and Warwick and Towcester; Hunting with the Heythrop and Warwickshire Hunts, Polo at Kirtlington. The surrounding area includes the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hosts many footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,484 sq ft



Directions

From Banbury, take the A361 signed to Chipping Norton and after passing the village of Bloxham, turn right to Hook Norton. On entering the village, opposite The Bell Inn, take the left turn and proceed downhill. On reaching the bottom of the hill, take the right fork proceedings up Buryford Road. Turn right at the top where Haymaker Cottage can be found on the right hand side before leaving the village.

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired boiler serving hot water and central heating