Style, elegance, grace by the designer of the Cenotaph and set in private, landscaped parkland dating back 800 years.

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3 Apartment 9, Middleton Park, Middleton Stoney, OX25 4AQ Guide price 230,000 Style, elegance, grace by the designer of the Cenotaph and set in private, landscaped parkland dating back 800 years. Middleton Stoney is a small village set between Bicester to the East and Lower Heyford to the West. It has history dating back to at least the 13th century, a fact confirmed by the age of the Jersey Arms hotel/ restaurant. The access to both towns and arterial routes is excellent, with Bicester a short drive away (from where London Marylebone is as little as a 42 minute journey by rail) and Oxford a straight run to the South. Surrounding the village is wonderful open countryside and farmland with some delightful established walks including at least one tree lined avenue that was once a Roman road. Exquisite design and materials Elevated ceilings throughout Grand panelled drawing room 2 ample double bedrooms 2 en-suites Ultra-modern kitchen Garaging and parking Pool & tennis court Idyllic parkland setting Only 5 miles to mainline rail A34 and M40 nearby Good school catchments BT Infinity broadband Approximate distances & times Mains water, communal heating Cherwell District Council Council tax band D 1, p.a. 2016/7

4 Apartment 9, Middleton Park, Middleton Stoney, OX25 4AQ Guide price 230,000 There really is nowhere quite like Middleton Park. Originating from a place called Home Wood in the early 13th century, the park was established and landscaped in the early 18th century, gradually evolving to what we see today. Owned by the Earls of Jersey for many generations, the mansion house from the 1750s was demolished in 1935 to be replaced "no expense spared" by a new design by Edwin Lutyens. His bold building incorporated many forward-thinking ideas from underfloor heating in bathrooms to a central heating system supplied from the cellar. Everywhere the design is consummate in its expression of sublime architecture, but it is also practical with lifts, shallow stairs and vast windows. To live in such a place is a privilege. Nb due to the nature of such a building, significant maintenance charges apply, please ask for more details. The approach via a wide timber and panelled stairway leads to a large hallway. A substantial oak door opens into a long and elegant hallway, and ahead the first striking feature is a large, glazed display cabinet inset into the wall. To the left a further large cupboard with double doors provides excellent storage, and opposite is the kitchen entrance. This is modern with a comprehensive suite including a stainless oven plus dishwasher, and underfoot is a charming, faux vinyl parquet floor. In the alcove is a fridge and there are also shelves to the corner. The next door opens into a wonderful panelled drawing room reminiscent of a Christie novel! The contrast between the strong natural light from those large windows and the darkness of the wood is glorious, its hue warming. This is the grandest of rooms, with inset shelves and a corner fireplace overshadowed by the Murano glass chandelier overhead, equally perfect for entertaining or relaxing. At the other end of the hall the two bedrooms are pleasingly separate from the living space. The first is an ample double by modern standards and it includes a wardrobe. Adjacent to it the en-suite is modern with a shower and a classic white suite. Next door, the master bedrooms is the larger version, simple and elegant with a fireplace to the corner. Its en-suite is similarly large, now fitted with a modern suite that includes both corner bath and bidet.

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6 Approximate gross internal area: 3304 sq.ft (307sq.m) to discuss this property or to arrange a viewing please call, or drop us a line interested@cridlands.co.uk Important Notice These particulars are offered on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through this company. Neither these particulars, nor oral representations, form part of any offer or contract and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any floor plan provided is for representation purposes only, as defined by the RICS Code of Measuring Practice and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure their accuracy the measurements of windows, doors and rooms are approximate and should be used as such by prospective purchasers. Any services, systems and appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and we cannot verify that they are in working order.