Substantial detached family home with over 1900sqft of living accommodation plus a garage and driveway parking in a village setting.

Description

Manaton is a detached honey stone property, with tiled roof, double glazed throughout, situated in the centre of this vibrant north Oxfordshire village within approximately 5.3 miles of Soho Farmhouse. This home has been substantially updated and extended over the years and now offers spacious, contemporary living with modern fixtures and fittings and flexible accommodation over two floors.

The reception hall leads through to all reception rooms, kitchen and the ground floor bedroom (with en suite shower room). The kitchen has a tiled floor and is furnished with built in cupboards and drawers, including a useful breakfast bar. There are full height integrated separate fridge and freezer units, Neff electric oven and space for a dishwasher as well as a Smeg five ring electric hob. Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room with built in cupboards and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Both rooms have access into the generous west facing orangery with roof lantern, tiled floor and under floor heating. There are two sets of double glass doors leading out onto the west facing garden terrace, providing the perfect space for entertaining. The garage can also be accessed via the orangery.

The contemporary sitting room has views to two aspects including the rear garden and has a wood burning stove, to create a cosy atmosphere. High ceilings throughout the house give a sense of space and light. There is a study with views to the front garden which could also be used as a formal dining room. The ground floor bedroom with en suite shower could also be used as a family room/playroom.

Upstairs are four double bedrooms including the master bedroom with east facing views and en suite shower room with two sinks. There is a generous sized family bathroom with separate shower and bath. There is lapsed planning for a loft conversion to create a bathroom and more bedroom accommodation, ref: 08/01005/F.

To the front is off road parking and front garden. There is a single garage with up and over door to the front and rear access via the orangery. The rear garden is enclosed by close board fencing and is mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders. There is pedestrian access into the garden via a side gate leading onto the west facing paved terrace.

Location

Barford St Michael is situated in attractive undulating North Oxfordshire countryside close to the Cotswolds. Amenities in the village include a parish church, The George public house and village hall, with the larger neighbouring villages of Bloxham and Deddington providing schooling, doctors surgeries, butcher, delicatessen, general stores, post offices, garage and hairdressers.

The market town of Banbury offers extensive retail, leisure and recreational facilities. Oxford, Milton Keynes and Stratford-upon-Avon provide excellent opportunities for theatre, cinema and concerts. Soho Farmhouse (Country Club) only 5.3 miles.

Local schools include primary at Deddington and Bloxham, senior at The Warriner School (Bloxham). Independent preparatory schools include St Johns (Banbury), Winchester House (Brackley) , Beachborough (Westbury, Brackley), Cardus (Overthorpe); senior independent including Bloxham School, Tudor Hall (girls), Stowe and numerous North Oxford Schools.

Sporting activities in the area include golf at Rye Hill, Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney) and Tadmarton; motor racing at Silverstone. Communication links include rail from Banbury or Bicester to London Marylebone (from approx 55 minutes). M40 access at J10 (Ardley) or J11 (Banbury).

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,912 sq ft