The Old Rectory and Smith's Cottage

The Old Rectory and Smith’s Cottage Souldern, Oxfordshire

The Old Rectory and Smith’s Cottage Souldern • Oxfordshire • OX27 7HU

A handsome Victorian former rectory with detached two bedroom cottage set in 4.6 acres and enjoying an outlook over the church and views over the Cherwell Valley

Where holy ground begins, unhallowed ends… “A Parsonage in Oxfordshire,” William Wordsworth

The Old Rectory is a Victorian building but with a history extending back to the sixteenth century. When Wordsworth stayed with his friend Rector Robert Jones in 1820, he was so enchanted he immortalised its charm in the poem “A Parsonage in Oxfordshire”. Two centuries have passed and the rectory rebuilt and moved, using the original stonework and staircase.

House Ground floor: Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Study • Kitchen/Breakfast room Cloakroom • Utility room.

First floor: Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms • Bathroom.

Second floor: 2 further bedrooms • Bathroom • Storeroom

Cellar

Cottage Ground floor: Hall • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Cloakroom 2 Bedrooms • Bathroom

Outbuilding with planning permission to convert and connect to the house

Gardens & Grounds Landscaped garden with views over the Church, Orchard, Field. In all 4.65 acres 16th century rectory. There are two principal Description reception rooms, a study, cloakroom, utility OLD RECTORY room, pantry and a welcoming kitchen/ The Old Rectory is a handsome and impressive breakfast room. At first floor level are the Victorian property which has been completely spacious master bedroom suite, three further renovated by the current owners in 2009 with double bedrooms and family bathroom which much attention to detail to create a beautiful also links to one of the bedrooms. Occupying family home set in 4.65 acres of gardens and the second floor are two double bedrooms, grounds. The house is complemented by a a further bathroom and storage. Features detached two bedroom cottage which has include three Chesney fireplaces on the ground been renovated and presented to the same floor, Mark Wilkinson kitchen, three Fired Earth standard as the main house. In addition, bathrooms, underfloor heating in the kitchen planning permission has been granted to and master bathroom, power up to gates and convert and link the outbuilding to the house to CCTV throughout. create further accommodation. SMITH’S COTTAGE Arranged over three floors, the Located close to the main house, particularly light accommodation amounting Smith’s Cottage is 1240 sq. feet. It was built to 4,490 sq ft, has elegant and spacious rooms in 1982 by Simms and recently extended and with many retained period features including modernised. Downstairs has a sitting room, sash windows with shutters, fireplaces and dining room, kitchen and cloakroom. high ceilings. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. Smith’s Cottage is perfect for use The ground floor comprises a spacious as secondary or guest accommodation. The entrance hall with direct access to the garden cottage forms a small courtyard area to the and the original staircase from the former front of the two properties. The village of Souldern lies against the wooded Land park, which runs beside the Ockley Brook as To the exterior is a formal West facing garden it flows from Tusmore and Croughton to join arranged at the rear of the house which the river Cherwell. The village facilities include provides a particularly attractive setting an excellent pub and restaurant The Fox Inn, overlooking the pretty village Church. The garage, and Norman church and chapel, village hall, play area and sports field. The nearby remainder of the land comprises a small market town of Brackley offers a good range orchard and a field on a hill which rises to an of shopping and leisure facilities; the village unbroken view across the Cherwell valley. The is also within close proximity of Bicester property is approached via a long driveway and the facilities of Bicester Village. Further from the Aynho Road with an electric gated facilities can be found at Buckingham, Oxford, entrance. An outbuilding of 650 sq ft has Northampton and Stratford upon Avon. Soho planning permission to convert it into an Farmhouse, the private members club and extension from the main house. hotel, is also close by.

Souldern has an excellent choice of local Situation schools including Winchester House, The house lies on the edge of the small, no- Beachborough and Bloxham, as well as strong through village of Souldern and accessed commuter links. Trains run frequently from both through the original archway of the ancient Bicester North and Bicester Village to London church yard of St Mary’s. The property also Marylebone, taking 50 minutes on the direct benefits from its own long driveway off the service. Junction 10 of the M40 is four miles Aynho Road. away with easy access to West London. Central Oxford is approximately a 25 minute drive. Directions (OX27 7HU) The postcode will take you into the village. The entrance to the property is accessed from the Aynho road, a short distance after the entrance to the village if coming from the South. Services Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Calor gas central heating. Fixtures & Fittings Certain items may be available by separate negotiation with Penny & Sinclair. Tenure & Possession The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion. Council Tax The Old Rectory Band ‘H’ £3,798, Smith’s Cottage Band ‘C’ £1,688, payable for 2019/20. Local Authority Cherwell District Council. Tel 01295 227001

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01865 318013 [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTICE Penny & Sinclair, their clients and any joint agent gives notice to anyone reading these particulars that: i) the particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to the condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statement or representations of fact. iii) the text, photographs and plans are guidelines only and are not necessarily comprehensive. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained and Penny & Sinclair have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. A buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. iv) the descriptions provided therein represent the opinion of the author and whilst given in good faith should not be construed as statements of fact; v) nothing in the particulars shall be deemed a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, nor that any services or facilities are in good working order; vi) no person in the employment of Penny & Sinclair has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Vii) all measurements are approximate. Details prepared January 2020

The Old Rectory, Souldern Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House = 417 sq m / 4,490 sq ft Cottage = 115 sq m / 1,240 sq ft Outbuilding = 56 sq m / 605 sq ft Total = 588 sq m / 6,335 sq ft Penny & Sinclair Summertown 01865 318013 Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7DE [email protected]