GEORGE S BARN Wykham Lane Oxfordshire
GEORGE S BARN Wykham Lane Oxfordshire Approximate distances: Banbury 2.3 miles (London/Marylebone 52 mins), M40 (J11) 3 miles, Chipping Norton 11.3 miles, Oxford 25 miles Substantial barn situated in rural location with countryside views Entrance hall Sitting room Dining room Snug Kitchen/breakfast room Utility Cloakroom Games room and Study 6 bedrooms (2 en suite) 2 bathrooms Landscaped gardens and paddock Driveway Triple bay garage Greenhouse Garden store In all about 1.8 acres Savills Banbury 36 South Bar Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 228010 banbury@savills.com www.savills.co.uk YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT
SITUATION Nestled between Banbury and Bodicote, George s Barn is situated in a rural position with countryside views whilst being within close proximity to the market town of Banbury. It is surrounded by working farmland and on the doorstep of Wykham Farm shop, a family run business specialising in home grown produce. Banbury, once a busy agricultural market town serving north Oxfordshire, south Warwickshire and south Northamptonshire, is now a thriving modern centre with excellent amenities including supermarkets; Waitrose, Sainsbury s and Marks and Spencer. Castle Quay Shopping Centre has a wide range of high street shops, cinema, restaurants, hospital and Spice Ball Indoor Sports Centre with swimming pool. On the east side of the town is Junction 11 of the M40 motorway and Banbury mainline train station with services to London/Marylebone (from 52 minutes), Oxford and Birmingham. Excellent schooling in the area to include - primary school in North Newington, which is part of the Partnership group for Warriner School in Bloxham, St. Johns Priory Prep School, Sibford School, Tudor Hall (girls) and Bloxham Public School (co-ed). Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Banbury or Tadmarton Heath; horse racing at Warwick, Stratford and Towcester; motor racing at Silverstone; an indoor sports complex in Banbury; theatre and other cultural activities in Oxford and Stratford-upon- Avon, 21 miles. The Cotswolds and Soho Farmhouse are only 9.6 miles. DESCRIPTION The property was built about 300 years ago. It is a detached stone barn, located at the end of long tarmac drive, forming a classic Oxfordshire farm layout along with the neighbouring farm house and Great Barn. The property was converted into residential accommodation about 27 years ago and the current family have been there for 22 years. The property provides wonderful flexible accommodation for large families or for those working from home needing to be near great communication links to the north and south of the country.
On entering the property you step into the entrance hall which has a tiled floor, space to hang coats, under stairs cupboard and stairs to first floor. This leads through to the sitting room, which is a light bright room with two sets of glass doors leading out onto the rear garden. The central fireplace with a large wood burning stove, set in a stone and brick surround, is the main feature. The kitchen with underfloor heating, has been completely replaced within the last 10 years with a John Nicholls kitchen. Bespoke units and granite work surfaces really give this kitchen a plush feel. There is a Villeroy and Boch double sink, large built in corner fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Built in Neff microwave combination oven and warming drawer. Five ring (bottled gas) hob and Britannia electric fan oven. Oil fired Rayburn. The island unit with granite work surface contains a built in recycle bin unit and wine storage fridge. There is plenty of room for a family sized dining table and chairs to be able to eat in the kitchen. The cloakroom and utility room are situated next to the kitchen with stable door giving easy access to the rear garden. The utility houses the boiler and has built in units with space for washing machine and tumble dryer and large freezer. The dining room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and wooden floor boards, a brick built chimney with wood burning stove and a large built in cupboard. This makes a wonderful entertaining space conveniently located next to the kitchen with windows to two aspects. On the ground floor are four double bedrooms, all have double glass doors out onto the garden. There is an iron spiral staircase which leads up to the games room, home cinema and study, with fantastic bar area, and plenty of room for the snooker table. This room could also be used as a hobby room or home office. Stairs to first floor from the entrance hall lead up to two bedroom suites. The master bedroom has views over the garden with a lovely dressing room with built in wardrobes and bathroom en suite with bath, corner shower, sink and WC. Bedroom two also has a dressing room and bathroom with bath incorporating shower.
GEORGES BARN Approximate Gross Internal Area 485.34 sq.m / 5,224.15 sq.ft Garage: 50.86 sq.m / 547.45 sq.ft Total: 536.20 sq.m / 5,771.60 sq.ft For identification only - Not to scale Ground Floor First Floor Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE.
OUTSIDE The property is surrounded by landscaped gardens. To the rear is a newly laid terrace immediately adjacent to the house with access from the sitting room and back hall, providing a fantastic west facing sunny seating area, ideal for bbqs. The garden is planted with shrub borders enclosed by a wall and panelled fencing to the rear. There is plenty of parking to the front of the property for several cars. There is a stone detached triple bay garage and greenhouse. The paddock extends to the rear of the house in all about 1.8 acres. AGENTS NOTE There is a covenant on the paddock preventing any development on the paddock. There is a footpath that runs along the drive and along the side of the paddock. ACCOMMODATION: See floor plans below. DIRECTIONS From Banbury, take the A361 signed to Chipping Norton. Take the turn left to Bodicote. Drive under the rail bridge and out the other side passing Wykham Farm Shop. The driveway can be found just past the shop on the left hand side, sign posted Georges Barn. SERVICES Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage and septic tank. Oil fired central heating. BT connected, subject to the usual transfer regulations. Broadband available. COUNCIL TAX BAND: G LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Cherwell District Council, Tel: 01295 252535 POSTCODE: OX16 9UP TENURE: FREEHOLD VIEWINGS By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets, curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared: November 2017 Photography taken: October 2017 17/11/06 HS. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.