Detached house for sale in Overthorpe, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17

A very well presented barn conversion, with views, offering spacious accommodation ideal for family living.<br/>Situation
Overthorpe is a popular village situated on the borders of South Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire, in a Conservation Area close to both the market town of Banbury and the thriving village of Middleton Cheney. The property has excellent access to M40 motorway at Junction 11.

There is a regular rail service to London Marylebone from Banbury in approximately 1 hour. The village is well placed for local and independent schools at all levels. Preparatory schools include Carrdus (about 1 Mile) and Winchester House (Brackley). Public schools nearby include Bloxham, Stowe and Tudor Hall. Other schools include a C of E primary school and Chenderit secondary school, both in Middleton Cheney. Good connection to numerous footpaths – ideal for dog walking.

Description
Castle Barn is approached via a tree lined driveway, leading to a group of three individually secluded properties, all private, with fabulous countryside views.

The property was converted in 1998, and has been greatly updated and improved by the current owners resulting in a well presented, flexible and spacious home, perfect for family living.

The double height vaulted entrance hall, with tiled floor and fireplace, creates an impressive first impression – ideal for entertaining. The utility room and cloakroom lead off. The drawing room has a shared woodburner (with the dining room). The dining room has a wooden floor and leads to the kitchen, which has a good range of units, an island, and a door to the garden. Completing the ground floor is a good sized library, with rear lobby leading to the garden.

On the first floor, the master bedroom suite has a vaulted ceiling with velux windows, with a dressing room and en suite bathroom. Glazed double doors open to a balcony with fabulous southerly views over the Cherwell Valley. There are three further double bedrooms (one with en suite), a family bathroom and a useful open study area.

Outside
The gardens are private with established borders and a number of fruit trees. To the south is a 12 x 30ft heated swimming pool with summer house and a large terrace – the perfect place to relax and entertain. There is a further lawn area accessed via a door in the wall, with lovely views to the south.

A large double garage gives plenty of storage, with plenty of parking to the front.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.

Heating is via gas fired boiler.

None of the services, fittings or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents. Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council

Council Tax Band G

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
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Directions
Postcode – OX17 2AH
From the M40 motorway roundabout (J11 at Banbury) take the A422 towards Brackley. At the next roundabout turn right to Overthorpe and the next right towards the village. Continue through and the drive leading to Castle Farmhouse is found on the left-hand side at the far end.