The Twistle, Byfield, NN11

The original house is believed to date back to the 1930's and has been renovated and extended to the side and rear elevations. The property has an open plan layout with contemporary styling, is finished to a high specification and located in an elevated position on the southern edge of the village.

The main sitting room is a double aspect room featuring a multi-fuel stove and French doors. The second reception room has flexible use as study or family room. The kitchen is stylishly fitted with a range of 'Dove Grey' coloured units including four pan drawers and a full height pantry. Fitted Bosch appliances include fridge/freezer, dishwasher, fan-assisted oven, combination microwave, warming drawer, induction hob with an extractor hood above, 1½ bowl sink unit and a winecooler complemented by a striking 'Quartz' work surface and Amtico flooring. There is also a breakfast bar. The breakfast area has a pitched roof with Velux window. Oak tri-fold doors open to the rear patio and garden. The garden room features bespoke glazed oak framing, Amtico flooring and a partially vaulted ceiling and tri-fold doors to the rear.

On the first floor the staircase has an oak handrail, inset LED lighting and a split-level landing area. The principal bedroom suite features a vaulted ceiling and inspiring views of the countryside. The bedroom is complemented by a dressing room with open shelving, hanging rail and sensor lighting. The en-suite bathroom has a wide oval freestanding bath with a waterfall column tap and inset floor lighting. In addition, there is a fully tiled shower enclosure, a washstand sink with feature tap and WC. Amtico flooring and heated towel rail. The second bedroom has a built-in wardrobe with sensor lighting. The third bedroom possibly has the best views and the fourth bedroom looks to the rear elevation. The family bathroom has a white suite comprising a bath, porcelain tiling, shower enclosure, wash-hand basin and WC. Amtico flooring and heated towel rail.

Outside

Double gates open to a curved driveway edged with a dry-stone wall and laid with white stone chippings providing parking for several vehicles, leading to a detached car port and store/workshop. There is an internal staircase to a room above, which provides potential for a variety of uses such as an office or gym. There are two lawned areas, complemented by a well-stocked flowering border, a low-level dry stone wall and estate rail fencing enclosing the property on each side.

The rear garden is enclosed by conifer hedging along both sides with wooden fencing across the rear boundary. Principally laid to lawn, the gardens are complemented by well stocked flowering borders including roses, and a variety of young trees. There are Indian sandstone paths and a rear terrace which is illuminated by up-lighters attached to the house. There is also a water supply.

Situation

Byfield is situated north of Banbury and is a vibrant community with facilities. Byfield village school is part of the Stowe Valley Multi Academy trust, also a feeder school to Southam College, Warwickshire. More facilities can be found in Banbury. From Banbury there is a mainline station providing access to London (Marylebone) under the hour as well as M40 access junction 11 & 12 at Gaydon.

Additional Information

Hardwood double glazed windows, gas fired underfloor and column radiator heating. Built-in sound system in the downstairs rooms, extending into the main bedroom. Services include water, electricity, gas and mains drainage. Council Tax Band C – West Northamptonshire District Council.