Alkerton, Banbury, Oxfordshire

A beautiful period family home, with abundant original period features, delightful gardens, grounds and paddocks in a desirable setting. In all about 3.5 acres.

Alkerton House is a fabulous family home, with a datestone of 'DG 1633' with later 19th Century additions. It is beautifully presented throughout and now offers a very special property, comprising a comfortable family home, with gardens, paddocks, stunning countryside views in a peaceful rural setting. In all about 3.5 acres.

Ground floor
• The current owners have undertaken some fabulous improvements and renovations throughout the property to create a very special home.
• The kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of units, with Aga, and quarry tiled floor. The adjacent garden room, opening onto the terrace, has a wood burner and is the perfect room to relax and enjoy the gardens.
• The recently extended utility/boot room, with reclaimed Yorkshire flagstone floor, and bespoke units, provides access to the garden.
• A door from the kitchen leads to the snug, with feature fireplace and wood burner.
• From the hallway doors lead to the terrace and gardens. The drawing room is dual aspect and has a feature fireplace, with a side access door.
• Completing the ground floor is a dining room, cloakroom and access to the cellar.

First floor
• The dual aspect principal bedroom with exposed floorboards benefits from lovely views over the gardens and grounds.
• There are two further double bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms.
• The recently refitted family bathroom has a rolltop bath with separate shower.
• On the second floor there is a further bedroom.


Gardens and grounds
• Surrounding the house there is a large entertaining terrace, perfect for sitting, relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surrounding countryside and spectacular westerly views.
• The gardens are beautiful and a real feature of the property. They are very well maintained, mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and flower borders, leading down to the enclosed paddocks, a large pond and access to the Sor Brook.
• Accessed from the main drive is a good-sized parking area together with a range of timber stables with additional storage.

Situation
The civil parish of Shenington with Alkerton comprises the connecting villages of Alkerton and Shenington. This extremely popular location has a well renowned primary school, 'The Bell' gastropub, parish church, village hall, attractive village green and Doctor’s surgery with pharmacy. Situated in the foothills of the Cotswolds, it is approximately 6 miles west of nearby market town of Banbury offering regular, direct line railway services to London Marylebone (around an hour) and Birmingham (49 mins).
There is a thriving social community in the village with numerous clubs and groups, including a cricket club, book club, social committee, yoga classes and an annual BBQ on the village green, the 'Shenfest' music and literary festival and church fete amongst many events.
There is a range of excellent schools in the area, including Carrdus, Winchester House, Tudor Hall, Bloxham School and Sibford School, and the village lies within catchment for three grammar schools at Stratford upon Avon and Alcester. The Oxford Bus Partnership service from Adderbury and Deddington runs to Dragon School, Headington School, Magdalen College School, Oxford High School, Rye St Antony, Wychwood School and d’Overbroeck’s.


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.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. There is oil fired central heating. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 72.2 Mpbs, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 950 Mpbs (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/06/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold.

Local Authority
Cherwell District Council

Council Tax Band: H

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.

Directions
Postcode – OX15 6NL

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Agents Note
Please note that the vendor is an employee of Fisher German LLP