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THE THATCHED HOUSE MANOR ROAD, SULGRAVE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE

Substantial period house with gardens adjoining open countryside

Distances/times approximate: Approximate distances/times : M40 (J11) 7 miles, Banbury 7.5 miles, 8.2 miles, Towcester 13 miles, 33 miles, 84 miles

Entrance hall, drawing/dining room, family room, study, snug/gym/bedroom 6, kitchen, breakfast room, pantry, utility room, 2 WC’s, ground floor bathroom 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms Outbuildings comprising:- double garage, workshop, garden store, wood store Landscaped gardens & grounds In all about 0.81 acres

SAVILLS BANBURY 36 South Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AE 01295 228 000 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Sulgrave is a pretty village located between the market towns of Banbury and Brackley about 7.5 miles north east of Banbury. A conservation village its Manor House was once the ancestral home of , and today the thriving community boasts a village shop/post office, public house and parish church. The nearby market towns of Banbury and Brackley provide local amenities including supermarkets, schools and banks. Oxford, and Milton Keynes provide for more extensive leisure, retail and cultural facilities. Intercity rail service from Banbury to London Marylebone from 55 minutes. Motorway connections M40, (J11) Banbury about 7 miles. The area is well served for schools including primary school in the neighbouring village of and Chenderit secondary school in Middleton Cheney. Independent schools include preparatory at Winchester House (Brackley), Cardus (Overthorpe), Beachborough, (Westbury) and St Lukes (Banbury), with senior independent schools including Tudor Hall and Bloxham School (both Bloxham), Stowe School, Rugby and Northampton High School. Leisure activities in the area include numerous public footpaths and bridleways leading from the village as well as, horseracing at Towcester Racecourse; motor racing at Silverstone; Village retail park; theatre at Stratford-on-Avon, Oxford and Milton Keynes.

DESCRIPTION Situated at the edge of the village and backing on to open countryside, The Thatched House has been intrinsically associated to neighbouring Sulgrave Manor since its very construction, recorded as dating to the early 1700’s and being attributed to the builder who worked at the Manor. Until the 1970’s the property was a hotel still owned by Sulgrave Manor. Of stone construction beneath a mainly thatched, part tile roof, the property is Grade II listed and retains numerous period features including exposed timbers, window seats, window shutters, panelling, flagstones and inglenook fireplace. It has been extensively renovated by the current owners including complete re-thatch in 2006, rewiring and re-plumbing and the installation of wood burners, new bathrooms and impressive family kitchen. Today The Thatched House successfully combines all the character of its past, with modern comforts. Accommodation over three floors is spacious and versatile. Four reception rooms can be used as formal entertaining spaces as well as snug/gym or bedroom 6 depending on needs. The kitchen breakfast room with Aga Masterchef, integrated appliances and work island is dual aspect has a door to the terrace and gardens and also links with useful service rooms, a large pantry and beyond that a laundry room and WC with rear door to the courtyard. On the first floor is the master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Bedroom three can share the jack and jill bathroom with bedroom one. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and shower room. Outside, extensive outbuildings create an attractive courtyard. take the right-hand turn to Sulgrave. Proceed POST CODE: OX17 2SE There is a wood store, work shop, garden store and beyond that into the village and just after passing the village shop on the left a double garage with electric doors and natural sedum roof. The take the drop left on to Manor Road, follow past the Star Inn pub VIEWINGS Thatched House sits centrally on its plot with the drive and parking and The Thatched House is found a bit further along on the left and By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to area to one side, gardens are mainly enclosed with established entered through a private drive into a courtyard at the rear. view, Savills strongly recommends that you discuss any particular shrubbery, hedges and tress, including a specimen sycamore tree points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a offering privacy. To the side is a large terrace space accessed from SERVICES member of Savills’ staff who has seen the property in order that you the kitchen which leads to a more open orchard area, itself abutting Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected to the property. do not make a wasted journey. open fields to the rear. Oil fired boiler provides central heating and hot water. Broadband internet connection subject to usual transfers. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS DIRECTIONS (NN12 8RD) Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the From Banbury / M40 (J11) take the A422 (direction Brackley). DISTRICT COUNCIL freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets, At the end of the dual carriageway take the first exit on the South District Council. Tel: 01327 322322 curtains and light fittings are expressly excluded. Certain such roundabout following the B4525. After approx 3 miles turn left items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information following signs to Culworth and Thorpe Mandeville. After passing COUNCIL TAX BAND: G 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 2020 photographs external June 2015, internal June 2020. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.