7 bedroom equestrian property for sale

Fabulous farmhouse with southerly far reaching countryside views and acres of space for equestrian pursuits.

Description

Larkfields is a detached honey stone property situated in an elevated position with far reaching countryside views. Thought to date back to the Georgian era, it has many charming characteristics like an open fireplace, exposed beams and stone walls. It is not listed, which would make any structural changes possible with planning permission. The house offers extensive and versatile accommodation over two floors, plus there is the possibility of the ground floor bedroom and en suite to be used as a studio or annexe accommodation.

There are several reception rooms offering multiple uses with a real sense of space, including a family room, sitting room, drawing room and study, making an ideal working from home space, as well as a generous kitchen with granite work surfaces and adjoining breakfast/dining room. Four of the reception rooms and the kitchen have aspects onto the garden and fields beyond. Various doors open onto the garden allowing for entertaining. The front entrance has been enhanced with the addition of a conservatory leading through to both the front and rear rooms of the property.

At the western end of the house is a useful general store for boots and coats with a door and staircase leading to another room, which could be used as studio or office. Here there is scope to adapt this end of the house into a self-contained annexe, subject to the relevant consents.

The seven bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms further complement what is a really generous family house.

Outside there are lovely landscaped gardens, all enjoying a southerly aspect. The driveway leads up to the front of the house where there is a central ornamental pond and fountain, turning circle and ample off road parking. The driveway then continues to the equestrian facilities to the west with electric gated access.

The equestrian facilities are where this property comes into its own with an American barn, with outside lighting, housing eight Monarch boxes (and space for two more), hot water wash bay and solarium bay both with cross ties, tack room, feed room and wc. To complement this there are two further wooden stables and hay storage barn, a covered Monarch horse walker and 60m x 20m outdoor arena with external lighting and separate lunging pen. To the south there are a number of post and rail paddocks with a walkway for moving horses around the property. Paddock grazing extends to about 9 acres. In all the property extends to about 11.04 acres.

Location

Hook Norton is an active, sought after village situated in North Oxfordshire between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton on the edge of the Cotswolds. The village has a village shop / post office, butcher, two pubs, doctor and dental surgeries, library, vet and well renowned primary school. The village is also home to a famous local brewery, which holds various community events throughout the years and has a popular restaurant.

The market town of Chipping Norton is approximately 5.3 miles away and offers more extensive shopping and entertainment with an active local theatre, restaurants and pubs. Comprehensive facilities can also be found in Banbury, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon as well as Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Transport connections include train services to London/Paddington from Charlbury (fast service from 75 minutes) and from Banbury to London/Marylebone (fast service from 55 minutes). Connections onto the M40 motorway are either at junction 10 (Ardley) for the south or junction 11 (Banbury) for the north.

Educational facilities in the area include well renowned primary school at Hook Norton. Senior schools at Bloxham, Chipping Norton and Banbury. Public schools at Bloxham School, Sibford, Kingham Hill, Tudor Hall, Carrdus and Kitebrook, and schools in Oxford.

Leisure and sporting activities in the area include a film, cricket, football and tennis club in the village; Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew (7 miles); Daylesford Organic Farm shop and spa at Daylesford (11 miles); golf at Tadmarton Heath, Chipping Norton and Lyneham; theatre at Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon; horse racing at Cheltenham and Warwick; polo at Kirtlington. The surrounding area includes the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hosts many footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,108 sq ft


Acreage: 11.04 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water, electricity. LPG fired central heating.
The property has private drainage via a Septic Tank that we understand is compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body.

Council Tax Band: E with improvement indicator.