Oxford Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3NQ

Conway Cottage 

Adderbury OX17 3NQ

Property Ref:JV0032

“The Best Of Old And New” Doesn’t Even Come Close. This thoughtfully and tastefully updated chocolate box cottage has everything a modern family needs, spread over three luxurious and surprisingly spacious floors. 

Chances are you’ve driven past Conway Cottage countless times. It’s on Oxford Road - round the corner from the primary school - but there’s nothing to make you notice it, just a gable end facing the road and an unremarkable yellow wooden gate.

But when you step through the gate into the stone walled gardens it’s like being transported back in time. There’s a patio seating area which leads to the entrance then continues on to wrap round the back of the stone property.

The west facing garden is private and secluded, with a large lawn and a substantial wooden outbuilding (with light and power) that can be used for storage, as a workshop or converted into a fabulous garden bar!

Inside this three storey, three bedroom cottage is unexpectedly fabulous. The tastefully modernised kitchen and gorgeous bathrooms only serve to highlight the timeless period features in every room.The lounge has wonderful exposed beams, stone and brickwork, with a traditional cast iron log burner as a focal point.The kitchen has plenty of storage in the traditional shaker style fitted units and the concrete worktops, bold tiles and Belfast sink exude timeless charm. There’s an integrated NEFF hob with an electric oven and space for a fridge/freezer and washing machine. There isn’t space to sit and eat in the kitchen but the conservatory, which makes a stunning feature of the external stone wall, will make a fabulous dining room where you can sit and enjoy views of the garden.

You may not expect to find a bathroom on the ground floor, and certainly not one as impressive as this. It wouldn't feel out of place in a trendy boutique hotel, with beautiful exposed brickwork and tiles, a contemporary oval shaped freestanding bath and a matching hand basin on a raised concrete plinth.The first floor has two double bedrooms and a spacious landing that could be used as a dressing area or home office. The master bedroom has a separate staircase leading up to the superb ensuite shower room on the top floor.There’s an additional bedroom on the top floor, accessed from the first floor landing.

If you have young children, Christopher Rawlins CofE Primary School (rated “Good” by Ofsted) is literally round the corner on Aynho Road.Older kids have a little further to travel, with a good choice of secondary schools in nearby Banbury.If you prefer fee paying, independent schools, Bloxham School offers both a day school and boarding for boys and girls aged 11-18.The village has everything you’re likely to need day-to-day as there's a village shop, a café and four pubs - all just a short walk away.

Chances are you’ll head to the historic market town of Banbury for a greater selection of shops and restaurants. It’s only a 10 minute drive away.If you do have a car the property doesn’t have a garage or any allocated parking, however the current owners park on nearby Croft Lane or further down Oxford Road.You can also jump on a train at Banbury, with frequent services to both Birmingham New Street and London Marylebone taking under an hour.Conway Cottage is also the ideal base if you like exploring the countryside. Adderbury Lakes nature reserve is only a short walk away and you can reward yourself with a pint on the way back as you head home pass the Red Lion. 

If you’re looking to bring up your family in a peaceful Oxfordshire village setting, this gorgeous period property means you can do so in some style.I’m expecting plenty of interest - call or Whatsapp to arrange a viewing.