5 bedroom detached house for sale

Edge of village family home with enviable views.

Description

Commanding an enviable edge of village position in the picturesque village of North Newington, Red House is a charming, red brick Victorian home filled with promise. The property has been cherished by the same family for nearly 118 years and this is now a fantastic opportunity to take on a family home with plenty of character and potential.

Upon entering this home, the theme of generous room proportions and natural light is clear to see throughout. The sitting room is spacious with a welcoming feel encouraged by the focal brick fire place and wood burning stove. The dining room is also a generous size with charming period features including another fireplace and wood burner, and also a perfect space for entertaining. The galley style kitchen is comfortable with modern fittings, room for seating, and built in appliances. In addition, there is a fantastic opportunity to extend outside into the lean to. (Subject to relevant planning consents.)

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all spacious and one with built in storage. A family bathroom facilitates the first floor too. On the second floor, there are two further double bedrooms. All rooms are framed by wonderful countryside views, both to the front and the rear.

Outside there is a delightful south westerly facing garden. An abundance of mature trees, hedges, shrubs and flower beds to be enjoyed throughout, and a pond too. Mostly laid to lawn with pathways and patio areas and the most enviable views. The property also includes a double garage and off road parking.

There is a need for modernisation throughout but with a versatile and flexible layout, Red House offers a blank canvas for anyone looking for a project. While it retains its character and history, this is a great opportunity for this home to be transformed into a modern, comfortable family home. It offers the perfect opportunity to renovate and extend this unique property to suit all of your needs.

Location

North Newington is an attractive North Oxfordshire Conservation village surrounded by un-spoilt countryside and is made up of predominantly ironstone cottages and farmhouses.

Local amenities in the village include a public house and The Bishop Carpenters C of E primary school.

More extensive facilities can be found in the local village of Bloxham (4 miles) and the market towns of Banbury (3 miles) and Chipping Norton (14 miles.) Further afield are Oxford (30 miles), Stratford upon Avon (18 miles), Warwick (30 miles) and Leamington Spa (20 miles) for recreational, cultural and leisure facilities.

Communication links with the M40 (J11) only 4 miles away giving access to Oxford (A34) and London to the South and Birmingham (M42) to the North.

Mainline train services from Banbury to London (Marylebone) from 56 minutes at peak times.

Local schooling facilities with secondary education provided by Warriner School (Bloxham). For private schooling Tudor Hall (girls), Bloxham (co-ed), Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys) and Stratford Grammar. Preparatory schools in the area include St John’s Priory, Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough (Westbury).

Leisure activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton and Chipping Norton; driving range at Drayton; theatres at Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Norton and Oxford; motor racing at Silverstone; horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham; Soho Farmhouse private members club; excellent local walks.

All times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,525 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Additional Info

Council Tax Band - E