West Street, Shutford, Banbury

A delightful Grade II Listed stone and thatched period cottage with a number of character features occupying a lovely position on the edge of the village overlooking open countryside

Situation - SHUTFORD is a popular rural village just five miles West of Banbury. It comprises predominantly historic dwellings built almost entirely of local stone. Amenities in the village comprise an excellent public house/restaurant and a Church. There is a Post Office and shop in the nearby village of Sibford Ferris. Shutford and the surrounding area are exceptionally well served by both independent and local authority schools of first class performance and regard. There is the highly renowned Shenington Primary School within about a mile, one of the country's top inspection scoring schools in English, Mathematics and Science. The choice of other primary schools in the nearby villages of Wroxton, North Newington and Hornton may also be available. There is also the high performing independent Sibford School at Sibford Ferris and the well regarded co-educational Bloxham School both within a few miles. The M40 motorway can easily be reached either at junction 11 Banbury or at junction 12 Gaydon, both being approximately 6 miles distant.

A floorplan has been prepared to show the dimensions and layout of the property as detailed below. Some of the main features are as follows:

* A charming stone built semi detached cottage which boasts a number of period features including window seats, an original Range, beams and two staircases.

* Grade II Listed period property.

* Enjoying views to the west over beautiful countryside.

* Two double bedrooms.

* Ground floor cloakroom and utility.

* Open plan kitchen/dining room.

* Sitting room with original range and wood floor.

* First floor bathroom with a white suite.

* Oil central heating and uPVC double glazing.

* Small courtyard garden immediately to the rear of the property with oil tank which has a shared access through it for a neighbouring cottage. The main area of garden which is much larger is directly opposite the cottage and occupies a wonderful position adjoining fields over which there are lovely views to the west. This lawned raised garden has seating areas ideal for watching the setting sun. There are also two off road parking spaces and a useful detached stone outbuilding approached via a door to the front which measures approximately 13'6" x 11' and also has a window to the front. Finally, there is a lovely mature Mulberry Tree beyond the parking area.

Services - All mains services are connected with the exception of gas.

Agent's Note - As mentioned above there is a pedestrian access for a neighbouring property which shares the path at the side via the courtyard to the rear.

Local Authority - Cherwell District Council. Council tax band C.

Viewing - Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners.

Energy Rating: E - A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.