A charming former Rectory

Description

A charming, stone detached property tucked away in the small conservation village of Thenford. It is situated gable end onto the village road benefitting from the lovely countryside views to the south side. The owners have recently renovated and refurbished the property (2020), and it now offers a contemporary interior with traditional charm. Exposed beams, fireplaces and window seats and shutters all add to the character of the house.

The kitchen has a pantry store and a central island unit providing a good practical working space, a Fisher & Paykel French larder fridge freezer and Miele dishwasher, Quooker hot tap, and Smeg rangemaster oven. Windows with views onto the garden bring in plenty of natural light. The adjacent utility/boot room and guest cloakroom offers a separate workspace with Belfast sink and built-in cupboards with Miele washing and tumble drier machines.

Both the dining room and sitting room have wood burning stoves and south facing windows offering generous room proportions and good ceiling heights. There is access to the cellar and first floor from the drawing room.

The first floor can be accessed by two staircases. The principal bedroom within its own wing, has views over the garden and spacious bathroom ensuite with built in cupboards, free standing claw footed slipper bath, separate shower and two sinks. There are two further double bedrooms on this first floor and family shower room. On the second floor are two rooms, a twin room and another that could be the fifth bedroom or a home office, and a WC.

Externally there is a beautiful traditional south facing country house garden enclosed by a high stone wall. There is a paved terrace ideal for entertaining with mature trees and shrubs creating a private space. Although there is no off-street parking there is plenty of parking immediately outside the wrought iron entrance gate.

The property can be available furnished by separate negotiation.

Location

Thenford is a charming village, situated four miles east of Banbury and five miles north west of the market town of Brackley. This delightful conservation village is surrounded by unspoilt countryside and offers traditional village living. Thenford also has a beautiful parish church and is home to Thenford Gardens and Arboretum. Middleton Cheney (1.7 miles) is the closest village to Thenford and is well serviced by amenities including a variety of shops, two public houses, a post office and pharmacy, a local primary (Middleton Cheney Primary Academy) and secondary school (Chenderit School) as well as an active village hall with an array of clubs and societies. More extensive facilities can be found in the market town of Banbury or further afield in Oxford and Milton Keynes for a wider variety of cultural and leisure facilities.

Communication links are excellent with the M40 Junction 11 (Banbury) only four miles away and access on to the A43 for the M1. Mainline train services run from Banbury to London (Marylebone) from 55 minutes at peak times.

Local preparatory schools include The Carrdus at Overthorpe, Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough School (Wesbury). Public schools at Tudor Hall (girls) and Bloxham (co-ed), in addition to Warwick public school (boys) and Kings High school (girls).

Sporting activities in the area include golf at Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney) and Tadmarton; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick; motor racing at Silverstone; Soho Farmhouse private members club at Great Tew; polo at Kirtlington and Cirencester; Bannatyne’s Health Club in Bodicote; world renowned shopping at Bicester Village; Blenheim Palace at Woodstock and theatres in Chipping Norton, Oxford and Stratford upon Avon. All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,924 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit: £634.62 (1 week)
Deposit Payable: £3,173.08 (5 weeks)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance