5 bedroom detached house

Well located family house with fabulous gardens, swimming pool and outbuildings.

Description

With origins dating to the 17th century, the pretty, Grade II listed, timber framed property was extended in the 18th century and has further evolved in more recent years.
Retaining many period features including some leaded light casement windows, exposed timbers and inglenook fireplaces, accommodation extends to about 3700 sq ft of comfortable family living space. There are three reception rooms: a large drawing room with wood burning stove and French doors to the garden, dining room with inglenook and sitting room also opening to the garden. The kitchen with Aga and work island is open plan to the conservatory. Off the kitchen is a utility room with stable door to garden. On the first floor the principal bedroom and large en suite bathroom overlook the garden and views to the rear. There are four further bedrooms, one en suite, and a family bathroom.

Set in grounds extending to about one acre, the property is approached through high timber, electric gates to ample gravel parking to the front. Three stables today provide useful stores with power and electricity. The double garage, more recently used as a games room, has a home office above with WC. There is a detached, thatched open bay cart store, currently used for logs, which is in need of re-thatching and repair.

Gardens to the rear overlook open countryside. Terraces extend from the conservatory with steps rising to the pool area. The summer house, built in 2019, has a mezzanine, electric heating, fridge, bar and wifi and makes the space ideal for relaxing and entertaining. Well stocked beds and established trees and shrubs frame the gardens.

Location

Situated about 7 miles north east of Oxford, Horton-cum-Studley is on the eastern edge of the Otmoor nature reserve, part of which has been designated as a site of special scientific interest, with its RSPB reserve. With a thriving community, the village has a tennis club and Studley Wood Golf Course. There is a pub and primary school in neighbouring village of Beckley and village shop and farm shop with café in Stanton St John. With a doctor’s surgery in Islip, more extensive amenities are found in Oxford and Bicester.

Communication is excellent with M40 (J8a) about 8 miles and the Chiltern mainline rail from Bicester North or Haddenham & Thame to London Marylebone from 52 mins and 40 mins respectively. The ‘Oxford Tube’ coach from Thornhill Park and Ride has services to London and Heathrow.

The village is well located for a wide selection of both state and independent schools including primary in the neighbouring village of Beckley and state secondary at Wheatley Park School. Independent preparatory schools include Ashfold Prep, Dorton, Summer Fields and the Dragon Schools in Oxford and senior independent include Magdalen College, Headington, St Edwards, D'overbroeck's and Oxford High as well as the Abingdon schools.

Square Footage: 3,789 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres

Directions

Leaving Oxford on the A40 in the direction of London/M40, at the Headington roundabout take the exit sign posted Beckley/Stanton St John. At the junction with the B4027 turn right and immediately left as signed Horton-cum-Studley and Brill. Proceed straight on and past the golf club. On arriving in the village follow the sharp right bend up Horton Hill and Asham Cottage is found on the left shortly after the row of Alms cottages.

Additional Info

Services Mains water, drainage, and electricity. Oil boiler. CCTV Security system.

Fixtures & Fittings Those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Contact selling agents for more information.

Viewing strictly by appointment with Savills

Photographs taken and brochure prepared April 2023