Mollington Lane, Shotteswell, Banbury, Warwickshire, OX17

Well-proportioned, detached home with open countryside views

Description

Manor Cottage is a detached ironstone village house with well-presented accommodation, mature gardens and grounds extending to about a third of an acre. The house, which is believed to date back in part over 200 years, occupies a delightful position on the edge of the village of Shotteswell and combines the character of a traditional village home with the comforts of modern family living.

The accommodation extends to more than 2,100 sq ft and is both versatile and well balanced. A reception hall leads to a series of comfortable living spaces, including a characterful sitting room centred around an impressive stone inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove and exposed beams. Oak flooring and traditional detailing enhance the sense of warmth and authenticity throughout. The dining room enjoys a lovely outlook and double doors on to the gardens and provides an excellent space for both family life and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is a well-appointed kitchen fitted with a range of cabinetry, stone work surfaces and integrated appliances, together with an electric Aga. The kitchen connects naturally with the principal reception room creating an easy flow well suited to modern living. A conservatory provides a further reception area with direct access to the gardens and enjoys views across the surrounding grounds. There is also a ground floor WC.

On the first floor are four generously proportioned bedrooms, with countryside views, accessed via two separate staircases, offering an excellent degree of flexibility. One staircase leads to a spacious, triple aspect bedroom; two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath. The other staircase leads to another delightful double bedroom, which benefits from an en suite bathroom and separate shower room. The countryside views really set the property apart.

A gravelled driveway provides off-street parking and access to a double garage, with useful room above. Making the most of the surrounding countryside views, the garden is a particular feature of Manor Cottage. Primarily laid to lawn, to the rear there is also a paved terrace offering an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, as well as an orchard area.

Location

Shotteswell is an attractive village set in rolling countryside on the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire borders. Predominately comprising period properties of local ironstone construction, the village benefits from a 12th Century Church, village hall, children’s playground and riding school. A cross country walk from the village takes you to the Falcon public house. There is also a local farm shop and the National Herb Centre. More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities are available at Banbury, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford.

Communication links include access to the M40 (J11) at Banbury giving access to Oxford, London and Birmingham. Mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 56 minutes). International airports at Birmingham (38 miles) and Heathrow (70 miles).

Local schooling facilities include village schools in Hornton and Shenington and North Oxfordshire Academy for secondary. The village is in the Priority Area for the Warwickshire Grammar Schools at Stratford (at time of print) - King Edward VI (boys), Stratford Grammar School (girls). For private schooling - Tudor Hall (girls), Bloxham (co-ed), Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys). Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough (Westbury).

Leisure activities in the area include Soho Farmhouse, the private members club at Great Tew; golf at Tadmarton Heath; theatres at Stratford upon Avon and Oxford; motor racing at Silverstone and horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,131 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Propane gas central heating.

Agents Note:
There are covenants on the property. Please contact Savills for more information.

The property benefits from a right of way over and across the driveway, subject to payment of an equal share for repair and maintenance.