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Highlea House 2 LAMBOURNE WAY • ADDERBURY • OXFORDSHIRE Highlea House 2 LAMBOURNE WAY • ADDERBURY • OXFORDSHIRE Highlea House 2 LAMBOURNE WAY • ADDERBURY OXFORDSHIRE Substantial Georgian style family home situated in 0.52 acres of landscaped private gardens Distances Approximate: Banbury 4.5 miles, Bicester 12 miles, Oxford 20 miles, M40 (J11) 5 miles, M40 (J10) 7.5 mile Accommodation Entrance hall, kitchen/ breakfast room, dining room, family room, drawing room, study, utility room, 2 cloakrooms Principal bedroom with dressing room and bathroom en suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 en suite and family bathroom Landscaped gardens, greenhouse, triple bay garage, driveway parking About 0.52 acres Savills 36 South Bar Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AE Tel: 01295 228000 Fax: 01295 228001 YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT SITUATION Adderbury is a particularly sought after village just south of the market town of Banbury, comprising a selection of large ironstone houses and thatched cottages. Excellent local facilities include a hairdresser, post office, library, village store, a number of public houses and a fine fourteenth century church. The nearby market town of Banbury offers retail, sporting and leisure facilities. Local education includes a primary school in the village and the Warriner Comprehensive in Bloxham. Prep schools are St Johns Priory (Banbury) and Carrdus (Overthorpe). Independent schools; Bloxham (Co-ed), Tudor Hall (girls) and Sibford (Co-ed) private schools. There are two private bus services, one for Warwick School and another for Oxford schools. M40 Motorway connections at Junction 11 (Banbury) for the north and Junction 10 (Ardley) for the south. Regular train services from Banbury to London (Marylebone from 57 minutes). Sporting and leisure activities include an excellent squash and tennis club in Adderbury itself; golf on the edge of the village and at Tadmarton Heath, horse racing at Warwick, Stratford and Towcester, motor racing at Silverstone, Bannatyne’s Health Club in Bodicote, RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon and a multitude of cultural activities in Oxford. Soho Farmhouse Great Tew,10 miles. DESCRIPTION This lovely Georgian style detached stone property was built in 1997 and is situated within 0.52 acres of landscaped gardens. It benefits from well- proportioned reception rooms with good ceiling height and sash windows, providing excellent family accommodation for those looking to be close to good schools and/or mainline train to London Marylebone only 3 miles away. Enter the house through the front door which leads into the entrance hall, with tiled floor and access to all five reception rooms, cloakroom and kitchen/ breakfast room. The property is east/west facing therefore captures the sunlight all through the day. Kitchen/breakfast room is large enough for a family size dining table and chairs, French doors with direct access onto the rear patio. There are a number of wall and base units with built in Bosch dishwasher, fan oven, microwave and large fridge/freezer. The utility has space for washing machine and tumble dryer, making an ideal boot room with back door onto the rear garden and access to the downstairs cloakroom. Family room ideal as a play room for younger children given its location to the kitchen, however currently being used as a cosy snug/sitting room. There is a formal dining room with French doors out onto the rear garden and a study. Drawing room has a fireplace with wood burning stove and French doors out onto the garden. On the first floor is the master bedroom with walk in dressing room and en suite bathroom which has a separate bath and shower. Views overlooking the rear gardens. There are 4 further bedrooms, 2 en suite shower room and family bathroom. All of which are of a generous proportions with views either to the front or back gardens. HIGHLEA HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: 273.5 sq.m. / 2944 sq.ft. Garage: 48.6 sq.m. / 523 sq.ft. Total: 322.1 sq.m. / 3467 sq.ft. For identification only - Not to scale (Not shown in actual location/orientation) Ground Floor First Floor GARDENS AND GROUNDS The property is surrounded by its own landscaped gardens, built on the original orchard of Adderbury House. It therefore benefits from some wonderful mature trees creating privacy. There are a number of planted shrub borders which have been nurtured over the last 20 years by the current owners. There is plenty of lawn for the dogs and children with the rear garden enclosed by a stone wall and some panelled fencing, creating a safe secure area. There are a number of areas in the garden ideal for seating and entertaining. There is a triple bay garage with electric up and over doors, with power and lighting. Parking for several cars to the front of the property. ACCOMMODATION Please see floor plans below. DIRECTIONS (OX17 3PN) From Banbury, take the A4260 southwards towards Oxford. In Adderbury at the traffic lights go straight over. Just past the Red Lion Pub on your left, turn left into Lake Walk. Turn right into Lambourne Way. The property is the second house on the right. Parking on the drive. SERVICES Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Central heating and hot water are provided by a gas fired boiler. LOCAL AUTHORITIES Cherwell District Council – 01295 227001 COUNCIL TAX: BAND G POSTCODE: OX17 3PN TENURE: Freehold 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: FIXTURES AND FITTINGS 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or Items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are 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, expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. separate negotiation. Details prepared: April 2018 Photography taken: May 2017. SG 26/04/18 Kingfisher Print & Design 01803 867087.
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