Lower Street, Barford St. Michael, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Character family home surrounded by stunning gardens and far reaching views.

Description

Built in 1952 by a local builder and constructed in attractive Hornton stone, this detached home has been cherished by the current owners for thirty two years. Set in an idyllic spot on the edge of the village of Barford St. Michael, Milford features a wonderful garden and a self contained two bedroom annexe, ideal for guests, multigenerational living or additional income.

The main house offers a welcoming flow, beginning with a spacious entrance hall laid with parquet flooring. From here lies the charming sitting room featuring a stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and double doors leading through to the conservatory.

The kitchen and breakfast room connect seamlessly to the conservatory, which has underfloor hearting, and dining room, creating an open plan space with enviable views across the garden and the countryside beyond. Double doors open directly onto the terrace, making it a lovely spot for morning coffee, sundowners or relaxed entertaining.

The kitchen includes an oven, a four ring electric hob and space for both fridge and freezer, while a generous utility room provides further storage along with space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and the boiler.

The dining room enjoys views over the gardens and offers ample space for hosting. The property also benefits from a generous drawing room with south facing windows, high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.

The study is situated on the ground floor with dual aspect windows and its own staircase leading to the principal bedroom. This impressive, dual aspect bedroom features a generous balcony, which makes the most of the far reaching views and a large en suite bathroom with bath, shower and twin basins. A second staircase serves the remaining bedrooms, where three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation.

A driveway provides parking for several cars leading to a double garage and annexe. The ground floor of the annex provides a spacious open plan room with kitchen, dining and seating area. The first floor provides two bedrooms, an en suite shower room and separate WC.

The setting is particularly special, on the edge of the village with wonderful views. Generous, sweeping lawns lead gently down to a brook. Mature trees and shrubs, including willow, apple and pear trees, frame the garden, which also features a fruit cage, a garden terrace with beautiful countryside views and two sheds.

In all about 0.78 acres.

Location

Barford St Michael is situated in attractive undulating North Oxfordshire countryside close to the Cotswolds. Amenities in the village include a parish church, The George public house and well equipped village hall, with the larger neighbouring villages of Bloxham and Deddington providing schooling, doctors surgeries, butcher, delicatessen, general stores, post offices, garage and hairdressers.

The market town of Banbury offers extensive retail, leisure and recreational facilities. Oxford, Milton Keynes and Stratford-upon-Avon provide opportunities for theatre, cinema and concerts. Soho Farmhouse (Country Club) only 5.3 miles.

Communication links include rail from Banbury or Bicester to London Marylebone (from approx 59 minutes). M40 access at J10 (Ardley) or J11 (Banbury). Birmingham international airport is 46 miles away.

Local schools include primary at Deddington and Bloxham, senior at The Warriner School (Bloxham) and Chipping Norton. Independent preparatory schools include St Johns (Banbury), Sibford School, Winchester House (Brackley), Beachborough (Westbury, Brackley). Senior independent schools includes Bloxham School, Tudor Hall (girls), Sibford, Stowe and numerous schools in Oxford and Warwick.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Rye Hill, Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney) and Tadmarton; motor racing at Silverstone; Bannatyne’s Health Club in Bodicote; world renowned shopping at Bicester Village; Blenheim Palace at Woodstock; theatres in Chipping Norton, Oxford and Stratford upon Avon; renowned private members club Soho Farmhouse in Great Tew; Diddly Squat farm shop and Restoration Hardware at Aynho.

All distances and times are approximate.





Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating.

The property has private drainage (septic tank in working order) and we understand it is not compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.

Council Tax Band: G with improvement indicator.

There is a right of way over the lane leading from Lower Street to the property.