Kiln Farmyard, Manor Road, Sulgrave, Northamptonshire, OX17

Exceptional self-build plot in the heart of the village.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional self-build plot in the heart of the village of Sulgrave. This is a chance for a purchaser with a qualifying local connection to create a stunning contemporary home within a former farmyard setting.

Planning permission was granted by West Northamptonshire Council (Ref: 2024/2136/FULL) for the construction of a self-build dwelling with associated outbuildings, parking and landscaped grounds.

Set within a characterful former farmyard, the design draws inspiration from traditional agricultural barns, blending rural charm with modern architecture.

KEY FEATURES:
• Exceptional self-build plot for a purchaser with a qualifying local connection
• Striking barn inspired design with vaulted ceilings and feature cart door openings with 3277 sq ft of accommodation
• Large open plan kitchen/dining space with floor to ceiling glazing
• Family room, snug and studio
• Utility room and WC
• Three first floor bedrooms, each with its own en suite
• Flexible ground floor rooms, which could provide an additional bedroom and ensuite, home office or playroom
• Car port, cycle shed and private parking spaces
• Countryside views from full height windows
• Central log burner creating a warm focal point to the main living space
• Garden benefitting from plenty of sun thanks to its south east aspect

Location

Sulgrave is a rural village situated in the south Northamptonshire countryside, close to the North Oxfordshire border, about 8 miles north east of Banbury. A conservation village, its Manor House was once the ancestral home of George Washington and today the thriving community boasts a village hall, shop, post office, public house and parish church. There is also a mobile butcher that visits the village once a week (at time of print).

The nearby market towns of Banbury (8 miles) and Brackley (8 miles) provide local amenities including supermarkets, schools and banks. Oxford (34 miles), Northampton (20 miles) and Milton Keynes (26 miles) provide for more extensive leisure, retail and cultural facilities.

Intercity rail service from Banbury to London Marylebone from 56 minutes and from Milton Keynes to London Euston in 32 minutes. Motorway connections M40, (J11) Banbury 8 miles, Birmingham Airport 45 miles.

The area is well served for schools including a primary school in the neighbouring village of Culworth and Chenderit secondary school in Middleton Cheney. Independent schools include preparatory at Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough (Westbury), with senior independent schools including Tudor Hall and Bloxham School (both Bloxham), Stowe, Rugby and Northampton High School.

Leisure activities in the area include numerous public footpaths and bridleways leading from the village; golf at Cherwell & Farthingstone Golf Clubs and Whittlebury Park; tennis clubs at Adderbury, Banbury and Brackley; motor racing at Silverstone; Bicester Village Retail Park; theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford and Milton Keynes.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,277 sq ft



Additional Info

Agents Notes: A purchaser will need to evidence that the householders first occupying such a dwelling can demonstrate a qualifying local connection. A purchaser must make their own enquiries as to whether they qualify.

There will be a right of way over the driveway from Manor Road (edged blue on the location plan). A buyer will have to contribute towards the maintenance and upkeep of the driveway.

There are covenants on the site, please contact Savills for more information.

Location Plan – Please note the land edged in red shows the extent of the residential dwelling and garden area. The land edged in green shows land designated as agricultural which is also included within the sale.

There are no services connected. A purchaser must make their own enquiries regarding services.