PARNASSUS GREAT BOURTON • OXFORDSHIRE PARNASSUS GREAT BOURTON OXFORDSHIRE

Approximate Distances: Banbury 3.5 miles (London/Marylebone 56 mins), Leamington Spa 17 miles, Warwick 19 miles, Stratford upon Avon 20 miles, Oxford 28 miles, M40 (J 11) 4 miles

Well appointed modern living

Reception hall, drawing room kitchen/breakfast/dining room, conservatory utility room, cloakroom, boot room, boiler room

6 bedrooms, 4 bath/shower rooms

About 3660 sq ft (GIA)

Detached home office/gym

Enclosed level gardens. Off road parking

About 0.31 acres

Savills SITUATION 36 South Bar • Great Bourton is situated in an elevated position on the western • Preparatory schools:- Carrdus (Overthorpe), St John’s Priory, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9AE side of the Cherwell Valley in rolling North Oxfordshire (Banbury) and Winchester House (Brackley); Public schools, Tel: 01295 228000 countryside close to the border of South Warwickshire. Bloxham, Stowe and Tudor Hall (girls). • The village is predominantly made up of period stone houses and • Communication is good with M40 (J 11), about 4 miles and cottages, including a public house and church. intercity train service to London/Marylebone (about 56 • The larger neighbouring larger village of Cropredy has a doctor’s minutes). surgery, village store, post office, canoe club, canal marina, YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT • Leisure facilities include golf at Tadmarton Heath and Cherwell tennis club and well regarded primary school (Cropredy C of E NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT Edge (Middleton Cheney); horse racing at Towcester, Warwick Primary). and Stratford-upon-Avon; motor racing at Silverstone; theatres • Further specialist requirements are found at the market town of at Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Milton Keynes; cricket and Banbury. tennis clubs in Cropredy. DESCRIPTION • Parnassus is centrally located in the village in an elevated position. • Believed to have been built in the 1950’s, the property is constructed of part local stone and part timber clad, below a pitched tiled roof and is double-glazed throughout with 4-panel wooden internal doors. • Over the last ten years the property has undergone considerable improvement and modernisation including the replacement of boiler and radiators, upgrading of wiring and plumbing, upgrading of heating with air to water heat pump which heats the water and radiators, as well as a replacement boiler, new kitchen, three bath/shower rooms, lighting, under floor heating to kitchen, dining area and bathrooms, wiring for state of the art entertainment system, TV points and wi-fi to principal rooms and comprehensive redecoration. • Of note is the impressive kitchen/breakfast/dining room, the hub of the house, recently fitted with a bespoke Signature hand-made kitchen, Amtico flooring, Silestone work surfaces, Neff integrated appliances including coffee machine, twin oven, microwave, two Miele fridge/freezers, Bosch dishwasher, integrated wine fridge, five-ring induction hob with light and extractor fan over. The working area of the kitchen opens up to an oak floored dining area with vaulted ceiling and a striking oak ‘A’ frame fully glazed gable wall bringing the westerly light into the room. From here there are doors to the terrace, the garden and to the conservatory/ playroom, recently rebuilt and re double glazed. This room serves as an excellent playroom, being located off the kitchen. • Drawing room with recently added fireplace and Jetmaster fire, • Outside, the property is approached up a partly shared private oak flooring has dual aspect with large bay window over garden. drive to an area of off road parking for several cars. • Modern wooden and glazed staircase to the 1st and 2nd floors. • There is a useful detached home office/gym with under floor and • Principal bedroom with bespoke wardrobes, cupboards and night storage heating. drawer units, dual aspect, en suite shower room with large walk- • Attractive level, enclosed gardens surround the property, with in shower. formal front garden with ornamental pond. • Bedroom 2 enjoys a triple aspect and can double up as an home • The garden to the rear is laid to lawn with well-stocked entertainment room, with special lighting and wiring for a established borders, interspersed with yew and box hedging. projector, screen and sound systems. • Cedar wood gazebo, wisteria clad with paved sitting area. • Two further bedrooms on the first floor, (one en-suite), and a • Additional terrace with lighting, ideal for entertaining with family bathroom with a white suite, walk-in shower and tiled direct access from the kitchen. floor. ACCOMMODATION • Two excellent second floor bedrooms, ideal for children, with dormer windows. Large landing with extensive under-eave See floor plans below. storage and recently installed shower room. DIRECTIONS From Banbury, take the A 423 north towards Southam. After a couple of miles, just after the turning on the left signposted to Hanwell, take the right turn, signposted to Great Bourton. Proceed into the village and the drive to Parnassus is on the right just opposite the church tower.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Heating and hot water are provided both by air to water heat pump and oil-fired back-up boiler. BT and Broadband subject to the usual transfer regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

LOCAL AUTHORITIES Cherwell District Council Tel: 01295 252535

POSTCODE: OX17 1QW

TENURE: FREEHOLD

AGENT’S NOTE • The property enjoys mutual rights over the first part of the driveway. • Neighbouring ‘Eastridge’ has a right to access a drain to the front of Parnassus.

VIEWINGS By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills’ staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures fittings and furnishings ie carpets, curtains, light fittings and home entertainment system are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. PARNASSUS Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 3940 sq ft (366 sq.m) Outbuilding: 183 sq ft (17 sq.m) For identification only - Not to scale

Office

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor

IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These Savills particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, 36 South Bar Banbury photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents OXON and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 228010 Details prepared and photographs taken: October 2017. 17/10/25 HS. Kingfisher Print & Design 01803 867087 Fax: 01295 228001