Detached house for sale in Farnborough, Banbury OX17

An individual four bedroom stone and brick built family home located in an elevated position on the edge of the village. Views across countryside and flexible accommodation with scope for an annexe.

The property was constructed in 2019 of local stone beneath a slate roof with hardwood double glazed windows, an oil fired boiler serving underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators to the first floor. Individually designed and purpose built to accommodate the current owner, with a flexible layout with scope for ancillary accommodation. The entrance hall has an engineered oak floor with a dog leg oak staircase to the first floor. The sitting room features a stone Inglenook style open fireplace, ceiling beam and window to the front elevation. The kitchen has a large open plan design suitable for dining and living space with french doors opening to the rear garden and a ceramic tiled floor. The kitchen offers a range of base and eye level units complemented by granite work surfaces, built-in appliances include oven, hob and extractor. Freestanding space for a dishwasher and fridge.There is a cloakroom and a separate utility room also fitted with base units and granite work surfaces. There is an external door to the side elevation. The kitchen also leads off to a study/snug and to a studio room. The studio has an external door to the garden. Both are flexible in their use and were originally designed for potential to convert to an annexe/ancillary accommodation. On the first floor an L-shaped landing gives access to four bedrooms and family bathroom. The principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, an en-suite shower room and a dressing room. The guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room and leads into a study with conservation windows with a balcony overlooking the garden. There are fitted wardrobes in the remaining two bedrooms and the family bathroom features a claw and ball roll top bath and a separate shower.

The property is subject to the terms of a secti

Outside

There is a gravelled driveway to the left of the property providing parking for 2/3 vehicles with additional parking to the right hand side. The rear garden is enclosed by stone walling to each side and a hedgerow to the rear boundary. Principally laid to lawn, the gardens are arranged on three levels with stone retaining walls and steps to one side. There is a paved terrace adjacent to the property set within retaining stone walls and outside lighting. Each level tier is complemented by flowering borders. The lower tier is laid to lawn with raised flower borders. The middle tier has a vegetable plot. On the upper tier, there is a second paved terraced area with a pond, a variety of young trees, soft fruit cage and a hardstanding with an open fronted brick construction intended for a summerhouse/outbuilding which has the potential to complete.

Situation

Farnborough is located to the north of Banbury. The village consists predominately of older property, some of which belong to the National Trust, including Farnborough Hall with its grounds and lake. Church and "The Kitchen", an award winning Gastro pub. Further amenities can be found at Leamington, Warwick and Stratford. The property is well situated for access to both the M40 (Jcts 11&12) & M1. Train services from Banbury (London/Marylebone – approx. 52 minutes). Schools consist of a Primary at Fenny Compton, Comprehensive at Kineton, Grammar at Stratford, Preparatory at St Johns Priory (Banbury) and The Croft (Stratford). Public and private schools at Bloxham, Tudor Hall, Warwick and Sibford.

Additional Information

Council Tax Band G. The property is subject to the conditions of a Section 106 planning restriction - details available upon request.