Lot 1 - Lower Aynho Grounds, Aynho, Banbury, Northamptonshire, OX17

Attractive mixed farm with excellent connections

Description

LOWER AYNHO GROUNDS FARMHOUSE

The farmhouse is situated at the end of a ½ mile long drive continuing into a traditional courtyard to the rear of the farmhouse.

Constructed of stone under a slate roof, the two storey period farmhouse enjoys far-reaching views south across the rolling Cotswolds countryside. The farmhouse has 3 large reception rooms plus 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with its accommodation spread over two floors with a large cellar beneath. The ground floor includes a spacious family kitchen with four door AGA and adjoining pantry. Both the dining room and drawing room benefit from dual-aspects to take advantage of the natural light and views over the gardens. The drawing room also has a door that leads directly outside to a terrace overlooking the western rose garden. The living room lies between the dining and drawing rooms and leads up to the first floor. An office, utility room and two WCs complete the accommodation on the ground floor.

There are 5 double bedrooms on the first floor. The south-facing, dual aspect principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room and large shower room. There is 1 additional bedroom and a further bathroom. There is currently a lift between the ground and first floor from the dining room to the principal bedroom. Room dimensions and layout are shown on the accompanying floor plans.

Lower Aynho Grounds Farmhouse has been lived in by the current owners for 60 years and has been a much loved family home. Whilst it is in good order, a buyer might wish to modernise the house.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The farmhouse is surrounded to the south, west and east by established gardens, principally laid to lawn, that provide a mature entrance and setting.

There is a rose garden to the west of the farmhouse which provides an array of colour from early spring and numerous flowering shrubs that line the eastern lawn. A terrace wraps around the front and western side of the farmhouse. There is an outdoor swimming pool to the west of the traditional courtyard. A ha ha separates the gardens from the land to the south, which forms part of the important vista from Aynhoe Park and features a range of established planting.

OUTBUILDINGS

The traditional courtyard includes garaging, 7 stables and a range of stores. These buildings offer potential for further development for a wide variety of uses, subject to planning.

FARM BUILDINGS

Located to the southwest of the farmhouse, there is a useful range of modern and traditional farm buildings, including a grain store.

LAND

Lot 1 extends to around 218 acres of arable and pasture land which surrounds the farmhouse and is bordered by Aynhoe Park to the east and the M40 to the west. The land is classified as Grade 3 on the Provisional Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) with the soils being of the Wickham 2 series and are described as slowly permeable, slightly acid, base-rich loamy and clayey soils which are suitable for the production of a range of cereal crops. The fields are accessed from the public highway or via a network of internal tracks. There is an underpass under the M40 that allows access between Lot 1 and Lot 2.

Location

Lower Aynho Grounds lies in the River Cherwell valley, an area renowned for its rolling hills, picturesque villages and mixed farming. Located on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border, the farm is situated close to the historic village of Aynho, which hosts the impressive Aynhoe Park, in a prime location between the market towns of Bicester and Banbury. Nearby Deddington has a convenience store, Post Office, delicatessen, primary school, doctors surgery and a famous monthly farmers' market.

Both Banbury and Bicester offer a comprehensive range of local amenities, including supermarkets, post offices, banks, opticians, health practices, pubs, hotels and restaurants. Bicester Village offers over 150 designer boutiques.

The local area is well served by an excellent selection of state schools, with preparatory independent options including Beachborough, Winchester House, Summer Fields and The Dragon. Local senior schools include Stowe, Bloxham, Rugby and Warwick and the excellent Oxford schools which are easily accessible by bus.

Lower Aynho Grounds benefits from excellent communication links by road and rail, with the M40 junctions 10 and 11 providing swift access to Oxford and London to the South and Warwick and Birmingham to the North. There are strong rail connections with two mainline services from Bicester (48 minutes to London Marylebone), and further stations in Banbury and King's Sutton. The historic city of Oxford is also within easy reach and offers an extensive range of cultural, educational and commercial amenities.

The area offers a wealth of sporting pursuits including motor racing at Silverstone, horse racing at Towcester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, and polo. Local members clubs include Soho Farmhouse (11 miles) and Estelle Manor (19 miles).




Acreage: 218 Acres

Directions

OX17 3BW