The Square, Kings Sutton, Banbury, Northamptonshire, OX17

Handsome village living with delightful gardens.

Description

Overlooking the village green in the heart of King's Sutton, 7 The Square is a handsome period house believed to originally date from the 17th century with later editions, enjoying a prominent position within a thriving village. Rich in character and beautifully proportioned throughout, the house combines an abundance of original features with wonderfully light and well-balanced accommodation.

The principal reception rooms all enjoy an attractive southerly aspect across the village green, creating a remarkable sense of space and connection with the village setting. High ceilings and large sash windows ensure the interiors are flooded with natural light, whilst a wealth of period detail has been carefully preserved, including open fireplaces, shuttered windows, exposed timbers, leaded lights, cornicing, flagstone and parquet flooring, oak floorboards and an array of original cupboards and shelving.

The drawing room and dining room provide elegant spaces for entertaining, whilst the sitting room, centred around an open fireplace, offers a more intimate retreat for everyday living and winter evenings. The kitchen is fitted with a range of built-in units and an Aga, complemented by a traditional pantry and useful ancillary accommodation including a rear lobby, shower room and cellar.

The upper floors continue to enjoy delightful views over the village green. The principal bedroom suite benefits from extensive built-in storage together with a generous en suite bath and shower room. Further bedrooms are well served by additional facilities, whilst the study provides an ideal space for home working, although it could readily serve as an additional bedroom if required. An ironing room and separate WC complete the accommodation.

The gardens are equally impressive, lying principally to the north and east of the house, they extend away from the property in a series of gently sloping lawns and terraces enclosed by attractive stone walls and mature beech hedging. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully maintained, they create a succession of distinct garden spaces with a wonderful sense of privacy and maturity.

Flowing herbaceous borders sit alongside a charming lavender parterre, whilst the productive orchard includes apple, pear, apricot, damson, mulberry and crab apple trees. A fine collection of mature specimens, including oak, lime, sweet chestnut, walnut and hornbeam, provide structure and seasonal interest throughout the year. The kitchen garden is arranged with raised vegetable beds and complemented by a greenhouse, garden stores and abundant climbing wisteria.

A timber gate opens onto a shingle driveway leading to extensive parking and turning space at the rear of the house, where a striking Davidia, or Handkerchief Tree, forms a focal point. A tandem double garage and wood store provide excellent additional storage. In all about 0.9 acres.

7 The Square represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished village house of considerable character, occupying an enviable position overlooking the green and set within beautifully established gardens in the heart of this thriving village.

Location

Kings Sutton is a thriving village just five miles south-east of Banbury with a railway station two pubs, post office, school and Co-op. There is also a 12th Century Church and recreation ground. There is access to an abundance of walks and trails both in Kings' Sutton and the surrounding area.

More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities are available at Banbury, Oxford, Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Communication links from the village railway station to London Marylebone and Oxford from approximately 61 minutes and 22 minutes respectively. In addition, there is access to the M40 (J11) at Banbury for links to Oxford, London and Birmingham. International airports at Birmingham (42 miles) and Heathrow (61 miles).

There is a range of local schooling facilities including village primary schools in Kings’ Sutton and Adderbury and Chenderit School for secondary. Further independent schools include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Sibford, Tudor Hall (girls), Bloxham (co-ed) and a range of Oxford schools.

Leisure activities in the area include golf at Cherwell Edge, Tadmarton Heath and Rye Hill; cinemas at Banbury and Bicester; theatres at Stratford upon Avon and Oxford; motor racing at Silverstone and horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham. Soho Farmhouse 13 miles. Restoration Hardware at Aynho Park 2.6 miles.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,252 sq ft


Acreage: 0.9 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.