Banbury Road, Chacombe, OX17

Formerly known as the Gardeners Cottage to Chacombe House, this handsome period cottage with stone and brick façade, presents a blend of architectural character with flexible living accommodation. Thoughtfully designed and lovingly maintained, the property offers an idyllic setting set at the end of an un-adopted lane.

A welcoming entrance porch leads into the heart of the home with stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is centred around a traditional Victorian cast iron tiled fireplace and there is space for both formal entertaining and relaxed living with high ceilings and an expanse of arched windows frame views of the garden. The dining room has south facing windows and features a fireplace with a stove and parquet flooring and leads to the kitchen which is a bright and sociable space, designed to combine practicality with a connection to the garden. Fitted with a range of units and work surfaces, the room provides good storage and space for dining. A vaulted ceiling adds volume whilst an expanse of glazing and arched windows frame views of the garden. The art studio is as a creative workspace with a bright environment and ample space for home working or a variety of alternative uses. This room also offers possibilities to be altered to a kitchen, dining and family room. There is an adjacent cloakroom and second staircase from the studio to a fourth bedroom with exposed wooden floorboards.

From the entrance hall, the main stairs rise to a split landing with access to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a gabled window that frames views over the garden, whilst the vaulted ceiling detail and fireplace enhances the sense of space and character. The guest bedroom has charm and features a decorative fireplace with a window overlooking the gardens. A further bedroom provides flexible accommodation for family guests or home working requirements. A well-proportioned family bathroom comprises a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, complemented by fitted storage cupboards.

Outside

The lane leads alongside the cottage to a detached five-sided brick garage with power and light connected and parking. The property is enveloped by mature and beautifully landscaped grounds with Victorian railed boundaries to the front. Sweeping lawns are complemented by colourful herbaceous borders, climbing plants and established trees including a silver leaved pear tree that combine to create a picturesque and private garden setting. The patio is laid with re-claimed engineering bricks and tiles. At the rear of the property is a further lawned area, enclosed by fencing and hedgerow boundaries that has outline planning consent for the erection of a single dwelling (further details available on request). In all, 0.25 of an acre.

Situation

Chacombe is situated to the north-east of Banbury just outside Middleton Cheney. Most of the village was designated as a conservation area in April 1986. The village offers facilities to include a public house & primary school. More facilities can be found in nearby Banbury to include the Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Gateway Retail Park (M40 Jct 11) and Spiceball Park Leisure Centre. A mainline railway station can also be found in Banbury & the M40 provides access to both London and Birmingham from Jct 11.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-67676

Additional Information

Services include water, electricity and drainage. Check mobile/broadband speeds for the location at checker.ofcom.org.uk. Council Tax Band F – West Northamptonshire District Council