Murcott, Kidlington, OX5

This is an impressive stone-built 5 bedroom barn conversion with a stable block and a carport with an annexe over.

As you approach the property through the gated stone walls, you are immediately hit with the sense of space the extensive courtyard gives you. Entering into the home, the entrance hall features flagstone flooring. Just off the hallway is the downstairs cloakroom, stairs up to the second floor, and the entrance into the kitchen. The kitchen is a traditional farmhouse style, which is timeless, there is a utility/boot room conveniently located to the right-hand side of the kitchen, with access out to the garden. Moving through the kitchen you enter into the stunning living room, it is light and spacious with exposed beams, log burner and wooden flooring throughout. The floor to ceiling windows flood the room with natural light.

At the far end of the property, through the living room, is a beautiful dining room, again a triple-aspect room, full of light and exposed beams. The sunroom, again off the living room, is a wonderful addition to the house. You get a perfect view of the garden and the surrounding open fields. You can access the patio area from the sunroom.

Upstairs, there is a large landing, which the owners have used as a study space but could equally be used as a seating/ reading area. The bedrooms are great sizes, and feature some low level windows which gives them some lovely character. There are 2 bathrooms on this floor, both with separate shower cubicles and baths. The bathroom closest to the main bedroom has a lovely roll top bath.

Outside, the southwest-facing garden features a patio area, and lawn, with views over to the open fields, where you can often see sheep grazing. The stable block is a great storage space, and the carport features a self-contained annexe, with open plan living/kitchen and bedroom space, the bathroom is on the ground floor.

The owners previously achieved planning permission to turn the carport/annexe into a two-bedroom house. This permission has now lapsed, but we would anticipate it would be renewed on application. Also, the stable block does offer a good opportunity to convert into an office, gym, or even garage. Alternatively, if needed as stables, there is nearby land which is available to rent.

Overall, this is a superb home that gives a sense of space and unspoilt countryside views located in a fabulous village close to Oxford and Bicester.

Murcott, is one of the historic “seven town” of Otmoor. Murcott is also famed for being the home of The Nut Tree Inn which is a Michelin starred restaurant and public house and there is also a village hall and small church. There is good access to the wide range of schools in Oxford and Oxfordshire, and the A40/M40 provides access to London, the Midlands and north. There are mainline stations at Bicester, Islip and Oxford Parkway giving services to London in under an hour.