Shutford, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15

Versatile modernised country living offering considerable scope in a superb rural location.

Description

Lot 1 – Beggars Barn (shown shaded blue on the site plan)
The property has been extensively and sympathetically modernised by the current owners allowing modern living to exist amongst the property’s age and charm.

This versatile family home offers extensive accommodation across two floors with six bedrooms (three en suite) in the main house and four additional bedrooms in the annexes (two en suite). In addition there are various terraces offering extensive outdoor living with bar, pergola and an outdoor heated infinity pool, all set in approximately 6.5 acres of gardens, grounds and grazing, all within one hour direct train connection from Banbury to London Marylebone.

This fine country property, situated in rolling countryside, not only offers excellent accommodation, but enjoys considerable space and privacy.

The ground floor accommodation flows from a spacious hall connecting to the majority of reception rooms. Unusually for many barn conversions, natural light spills in though generous windows all giving of a real sense of space and light. Both the drawing room and the dining room are of a generous size, perfect for entertaining. The drawing room features an impressive Cotswold stone surround fireplace with a wood burning stove, perfect for
winter days.

The 36’ long kitchen/breakfast room forms the hub of the house and features a Smallbone bespoke kitchen and island with a variety of integrated appliances, granite work surfaces, marble flooring and ample space for dining up to twenty guests. The beautiful tumbled marble stone flooring, which complements the majority of the ground floor, extends into the living room with its wood burning stove. Essential for a property of this size is the generous utility room with an abundance of storage cupboards.

To the first floor is a spectacular principal bedroom suite with a glass fronted vaulted seating area overlooking the pool and garden with the high quality en-suite bathroom fittings and tiling.

Georgian pane windows, radiator grilles, recessed down lighters, brass & chrome electrical fittings and coving, combined with quality bathroom ware and tiling enhance the overall feel.

Outside there is a the Summer House, a lovely separate annexe with bright and light interiors, ideal for guests or ancillary accommodation as the Summer House faces the 18-metre outdoor heated infinity edge swimming pool with extensive paved seating areas. Natural light spills into this building through five French doors and makes for the perfect space for summer entertaining combining with the flagstone terraces which continue through to the pool area. Opposite the Summer House is a self-contained gym, a purpose built bar and BBQ hut, hot tub, outdoor shower and an arctic cabin.

“The Stables” annexe is situated to the front of the main house and offers additional entertainment space, bar with two en suite bedrooms and a shower room. To the rear is a useful storage area. This could also be considered as an ideal space for
an office.

Ample shingle covered parking and turning area to the front.

Potential to add garaging, subject to the relevant consents.

Formal gardens surround the property with enclosed courtyard areas and expansive lawns. A meandering stream provides the division between lots 1 and 2.

Beggars Barn has been successfully utilised as a luxury holiday retreat and achieved a gross income of £350,000 last year.

In all about 2 acres.

Immersing oneself in the Beggars Barn way of life maybe a far cry from the hustle and bustle of London, but modern day communications, fittings and creature comforts, all keep the property at the forefront of 21st country living.

Lot 2 – Tinkers Barn (shown shaded green on the site plan).

Planning permission has been granted (Ref 24/00755/F) for the erection of a replacement dwelling, change of use of land to residential, landscaping and associated infrastructure. There are paddocks beyond and separate access both to the outbuildings and the paddocks.

In all about 4 acres.

This property would be ideal for dependant relatives to Lot 1, weekenders, families or those seeking to design and build their own home.

As a whole about 6 acres.

Location

Beggars Barn is situated about 0.5 mile outside the village of Shutford and is surrounded by open countryside and
woodland.

Shutford is an attractive village comprising mostly stone houses and cottages with a church, pub, village hall and children's play area. The villages of Shutford Balscote and Sibford are close by with The George and Dragon (Shutford) Butchers Arms (Balscote) and The Wykham Arms (Sibford Gower) public houses.

More extensive retail, leisure and sporting facilities are found in Banbury, Chipping Norton and Shipston on Stour or further afield in Oxford and Stratford-on-Avon.

Communication links include access to the M40 at J11 (Banbury), approximately 6 miles away, giving access to
Oxford and London to the south, or M40 at J12 (Gaydon) only 10 miles giving access to Birmingham to the north. Mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from about 56 minutes). Birmingham airport is about 40 miles away.

Schooling in the area includes primary schools at Wroxton, North Newington and Shenington, with senior state schooling at North Oxfordshire Academy and The Warriner, Bloxham. Local independent schools include St Johns Priory (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Sibford School (Sibford Ferris), Warwick Prep, Kings High (Warwick), Warwick School, Bloxham School and Tudor Hall Girls (Bloxham). The property is also in the catchment area for the Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar Schools.

Leisure and sporting activities include Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Spa 16 miles; Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew ;
golf at Tadmarton and Brailes; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; indoor sports centres at Banbury; motor racing at Silverstone; polo at Southam; walking and riding locally.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,664 sq ft


Acreage: 6.35 Acres

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating to the main house. LPG fired heating for the swimming pool and Summer House and gym. The property has private drainage and we understand is compliant with the relevant government regulations/ registered with the appropriate body.
There are also solar panels on a feed-in tariff scheme. This recoups approximately £611 per year for the current vendor.

AGENT NOTE: There is a bridleway across the land to the north of the property, as shown on the site plan.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G (with improvement indicator).

DISTRICT COUNCIL: Cherwell District Council –

TENURE: FREEHOLD