Hook Norton, Oxfordshire

The house dates from the 17th century with 18th and 20th century additions. It has been the much loved home of the current owner's family for nearly 90 years. As such, the sale offers a once-in-a-generation (or two) opportunity to buy a house of this nature with its beautiful, uninterupted views to the west and south in this location. Built of local stone under a Stonesfield slate roof, the house provides generous and light accommodation over three floors. It includes the original staircases, old oak floorboards and many features synonymous with its age. The layout can be seen from the floor plan. The house has good access to the lovely gardens and faces west to the rear.

A courtyard provides ample parking. The gardens to the rear are mature, beautifully landscaped, southwest facing and a particular feature. There are secret garden, a walled garden, kitchen garden, orchard and tennis court. There is a lovely south facing paddock/field with a stream and copse at the bottom.

There is a charming detached cottage, currently with ground floor accommodation but a large attic which may have potential subject to the necessary consents. As such the house is ideal for those looking for separate staff accommodation or a granny flat.

Hook Norton is a historic and pretty village located on the edge of the Cotswolds between Chipping Norton and Banbury. The village is supported by a thriving community with excellent local amenities including a sports and social club, a doctor’s surgery, a dentist, library, an excellent primary school and a veterinary surgery, along with the beautiful Norman Church of St Peter. There is also a combined village store and post office and an independent butcher as well as two pubs serving beer from the renowned award winning Hook Norton brewery. Comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the market towns of Chipping Norton, Banbury and further afield Stratford-Upon-Avon and Oxford.

The village is well located for popular Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford, Estelle Manor and Restoration Hardware. Communications are good with Banbury and Charlbury stations providing mail line services to Marylebone and Paddington respectively.
Schooling is the area is excellent, with good local primary schools and secondary in Chipping Norton and Bloxham. There are many accessible private schools including Willow on the Farm, Kitebrook, Bloxham, Tudor Hall and Winchester House. The Oxford schools are within reach.