The Pound, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Spacious and versatile home on the edge of Bloxham with open countryside views

Description

4 The Pound is discreetly positioned on the edge of Bloxham, one of North Oxfordshire’s sought after villages. The setting allows a sense of openness and outlook over surrounding countryside, whilst being just 0.2 miles from the village centre and its variety of amenities.

This spacious, detached home has been transformed by the current owners and now provides well- presented and versatile accommodation, including a spacious and separate garden / games room. Of particular note is the generous ground floor, which provides a variety of reception areas and the potential for ground floor bedrooms. The property benefits from good natural light and all receptions rooms have access to the gardens and surrounding landscape.

A substantial hallway leads to a light and spacious sitting room, with wood burning stove and wooden floor. This in turn opens into an impressive conservatory with wonderful views over the garden and countryside beyond. The dual aspect kitchen includes fitted wall and base units, a Belfast sink and space for a breakfast table. There is also a generous separate dining room with double doors opening onto the terrace, a separate snug / bedroom and a dual aspect study. The ground floor is completed by a large utility room and a separate shower room.

The focal point of the first floor is an exceptional principal bedroom suite with a dressing area and large window seat taking advantage of the enviable countryside views, as well as an en suite bathroom. There are a further three bedrooms, two of which include substantial storage space and another bathroom.

A detached games room in the garden adds further flexibility, offering sufficient space for a snooker table and the opportunity for a range of recreational or ancillary uses, subject to any necessary permissions. The property also benefits from an integral garage and off street parking.

The property features established gardens, thoughtfully arranged to take full advantage of the outlook. A generous terrace adjoins the house, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, with views extending across the adjoining countryside. A pergola offers a further sheltered seating area. The garden also includes a large lawn with a mature willow tree forming an attractive focal point and providing a shaded seating area.

This much loved home would suit a variety of buyers from families with children to those looking for adaptable accommodation. It's proximity to the village amenities, whilst being tucked away is a real bonus.

Location

Bloxham is an attractive village situated in North Oxfordshire countryside about 3.5 miles to the south-west of the market town of Banbury. Local facilities in the village include a variety of shops, medical and dental surgeries, public houses and a local bus service. The village also offers three well-regarded schools: Bloxham Primary School; Warriner secondary school and independent Bloxham School. Other education facilities in the area include St Johns Priory (Banbury), Tudor Hall, Sibford School and a wide range of Oxford schools.

Banbury and Chipping Norton offer an extensive range of shopping facilities and amenities, with Banbury also providing access onto the M40 motorway (approximately 5.7 miles) at junction 11 and mainline rail services to London/Marylebone (from 59 minutes peak time). Oxford, with its excellent range of shopping, entertainment and cultural facilities, lies 22 miles to the south.

Leisure and sporting activities in the area include sports clubs and swimming pools in the village; Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew (7 miles); golf at Tadmarton Heath and Rye Hill; theatres at Chipping Norton, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon; horse racing at Cheltenham and Warwick; The Light cinema and entertainment hub in Banbury and sports leisure facilities in Banbury and Bodicote.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,523 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Right of way over the road named 'The Pound' subject to payment of a proportion of the expense of repairing and maintaining.

Council tax band: D with improvement indicator.