Courtyard House

Sutton Courtenay • Oxfordshire

Courtyard House Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, OX14 4AT

A characterful Grade II listed house set in substantial gardens in a sought after village location

Oxford: 10 miles, Abingdon: 3 miles, Didcot Parkway station: 3.2 miles (trains to London Paddington from 42 minutes) (All times and distances are approximate)

Entrance lobby • drawing room • dining room • library • study • garden room kitchen/breakfast room • utility room • shower room • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • dressing room

Double garage • garden store • gardens

Savills Summertown Savills London Ronnie van der Ploeg Giles Lawton 33 Margaret Street 256 Banbury Road, London Summertown, Oxford. OX2 7DE W1G0 JD [email protected] [email protected] 01865 339700 0207 4098856 Directions From Oxford proceed south on the A34 to Abingdon, turn off at the Abingdon North exit and continue towards the town centre. In the town centre take the A415 towards Culham. After a few miles take the right hand turn at the traffic lights signposted to Culham and Sutton Courtenay. Proceed into Sutton Courtenay and take the left hand turn into the High Street where the entrance to the property will be found on the left hand side.

Alternatively, from Oxford proceed south on the A34 to Abingdon, and take the Milton andDidcot exit (A4130). Proceed into the village of Milton and take the right hand turn signposted to Sutton Courtenay. Upon reaching Sutton Courtenay and the High Street, the entrance to Courtyard House will be found on the right hand side.

Situation Sutton Courtenay is a pretty and historic village set on the south bank of the River Thames, with many of the houses dating back to the 16th century. The village has a vibrant community and offers a number of amenities including the Sutton Courtenay C of E Primary School, the church of All Saints, a post office, general store and four public houses, including the popular pub-restaurant The Fish. The green is a focal point of the village, with many fine period houses such as the Grade II* listed Manor House, The Abbey and the Norman Hall.

The village is well placed for communications. The A34 provides dual-carriageway access to both the M40 and the M4. Didcot Parkway station is approximately 3 miles away and operates a 40 minute intercity service to London Paddington. The nearby towns of Abingdon and Didcot cater for day-to- day shopping requirements. Oxford offers extensive shopping facilities and other recreations, including theatre, cinemas and a very good range of restaurants.

Abingdon and Oxford provide an array of well regarded schools, such as Cothill House and Chandlings Manor, Abingdon Prep, St Hugh’s School, The School of St. Helen and St Katharine, Our Lady’s Convent Senior School, Abingdon School, Headington School, Oxford High School, The Dragon and Radley College.

Description Dating from the early 16th century with later additions, Courtyard House is a most attractive Grade II listed property with timber framing. Originally thought to have been a double-ended hall house, it is now a delightful family home with substantial gardens and has been much improved by the current owners during their tenure.

Leading immediately off the entrance hall are the principal reception rooms of Courtyard House. The drawing room has an open fireplace, central chamfered beam and a dual aspect, providing a view of the formal pond situated in the courtyard. Adjacent to the drawing room is a small library/studio with tiled floor, exposed beams and door leading directly to the central courtyard. At the north-eastern end of the house is the dining room with exposed beams and access to the kitchen beyond. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is located at the centre of the house and has fitted units, exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace. An interconnecting hallway leads to a utility room, shower room and study. Set at the far end of the house is the south-east facing garden room. This is a contemporary addition to the property, with a log-burning stove and exposed timbers that reflect the older parts of the house. Double French doors open onto a paved seating area beneath a vine covered pergola. The gardens to the rear of the property are predominantly General Remarks and Stipulations laid to lawn with mixed borders and a variety of mature shrubs On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. and trees. There is an abundance of established roses, all of The master bedroom suite is particularly attractive with an Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. old varieties, and a summer house that provides a sheltered adjoining dressing room and views of the courtyard. vantage point from which to enjoy the gardens. Set behind a Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are high hedge and separated from the main garden is the kitchen connected. Gas-fired central heating. Outside garden. The property is approached via wrought iron gates that open Local Authority onto a secluded courtyard with a formal pond that provides a Vale of White Horse District Council Tel: 01235 520202 central focal point for many of the rooms at Courtyard House. Oxfordshire County Council Tel: 01865 792422 A gravel turning area provides parking for several cars and there is also a double garage with adjoining workshop. Post Code: OX14 4AT Gross Internal Area (approx) = 277.8 sq m / 2990 sq ft Garage / Garden Store = 60.4 sq m / 650 sq ft Mezzanine = 6 sq m / 64 sq ft Total = 344.2 sq m / 3705 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale.

Workshop 4.78 x 3.41 15'8 x 11'2 Garden Room Garage Garage 5.19 x 3.40 5.19 x 3.34 5.04 x 4.58 Covered Courtyard 16'6 x 15'0 17'0 x 11'2 17'0 x 10'11

5.19 x 0.97 17'0 x 3'2

Study 5.14 x 3.96 16'10 x 13'0

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Utility Room

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Kitchen / Breakfast Room Bedroom 4 5.67 x 5.38 5.66 x 2.79 18'7 x 17'8 18'7 x 9'2

Bedroom 3 2.78 x 2.15 9'1 x 7'1 2.72 x 2.16 8'11 x 7'1 Bedroom 1 Drawing Room Library 5.64 x 3.93 Dn 5.64 x 4.90 5.12 x 3.61 Dn 18'6 x 12'11 Dining Room Bedroom 2 18'6 x 16'1 16'10 x 11'10 5.70 x 3.99 4.75 x 4.04 18'8 x 13'1 15'7 x 13'3 Up Mezzanine Dressing Room Up 3.43 x 3.01 11'3 x 9'11

Ground Floor IN First Floor Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills 01865 339700.

Fixtures, Fittings, Etc: Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These 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, 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 and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared June 2015 and photographs taken May 2015. 15/06/18 SP