The Old Pound, Shutford Road Balscote
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The Old Pound, Shutford Road Balscote The Old Pound, Shutford Road Balscote, Oxfordshire, OX15 6JG Approximate distances Banbury 6 miles Stratford upon Avon 15 miles Oxford 27 miles M40 motorway (J11) 5 miles M40 motorway (J12) 6 miles Banbury to London Marylebone by rail approx. 55 mins Banbury to Birmingham by rail approx. 50 mins Banbury to Oxford by rail approx. 17 mins A DELIGHTFUL GRADE II LISTED PERIOD HOUSE OF IMMENSE CHARM AND CHARACTER, WITH SCOPE FOR UPDATING, PLEASANTLY LOCATED IN THIS PICTURESQUE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER UNSPOILT NORTH OXFORDSHIRE VILLAGE. Porch, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, two/three bedrooms, bathroom, attic room, pleasant gardens with vehicular access and garage space, much period character throughout to include two inglenook fireplaces, window seats, exposed beams and original ledged and braced doors, night storage heating, huge potential for updating and extension. GUIDE PRICE £450,000 FREEHOLD OPEN DAY SATURDAY 21ST JULY 10.30am - 1pm Directions From Banbury take the main Stratford road * The property possesses scope for extension and (A422). Travel through the villages of Drayton and updating and there is room in the garden for the Wroxton and continue beyond Wroxton for provision of a garage (subject to planning approximately 1½ miles until the left hand sign permissions). for Balscote is reached. Turn left and proceed into the village passing the green on your left and * Dining room which was originally the kitchen continuing up the hill until the T-junction at The and having a larder cupboard within, inglenook Butchers Arms public house is reached. Turn right fireplace with stove, shelving. here and continue passing the church on your right hand side. Pass the next right hand turn and * Kitchen. This is a single storey extension, oven The Old Pound will be seen on the right hand side and hob, sink unit, base units and cupboards, where a "For Sale" board has been erected for plumbing for automatic washing machine, fridge ease of identification. space, door to rear garden. Situation * First floor landing. BALSCOTE is a delightful village with a pretty village green. It is made up principally of period cottages and houses and has a pub, a fine * Two double bedrooms, both of which have Norman church and a village hall which holds built-in wardrobes, built-in airing cupboard with many activities. All shopping requirements are hot water cylinder having an electric immersion well catered for in the easily accessible towns of heater situated in bedroom two. Banbury and Stratford. Primary schooling of high repute is available in the nearby villages of * Thoroughfare to bedroom two is a third Shenington, North Newington and Hornton. bedroom/dressing room with wardrobe within. Secondary school pupils attend Bloxham Warriner and a school bus service operates. * Attic room at second floor level with window and light. The Property A floorplan has been prepared to show the * The property is set well back from the road and dimensions and layout of the property as detailed has a good area of front garden comprising a below. Some of the main features are as follows: lawn, Cherry and Crab tree, pathway, wrought iron gate and stone walling. There is a gravelled * A beautiful detached period house of great parking area and driveway which leads alongside antiquity and immense charm. the gable end of the house. * Believed to date back to the 17th Century the * To the rear there is a pleasant garden which is property is constructed of local Hornton stone mature and features lawned areas, flower and beneath a tiled roof. shrub beds, Cherry Tree, Apple Trees, Rose beds, a Silver Birch, Orange Blossom and Lilac. * Retaining most of its original features to include two inglenook fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams, Services window seats and ledged and braced doors. Mains water, electricity, drainage are connected. Some night storage heaters. No mains gas in the * Picturesque setting not far from the church in village. this attractive conservation village with village Local Authority green and lovely surrounding countryside. Cherwell District Council. Council tax band F. Viewing Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners. Agent's note All room dimensions show maximum approximate measurements unless stated to the contrary. Facts provided by the vendors of this property are not a warranty. Room sizes are approximate and rounded and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Any purchaser is advised to seek professional or specialist advice. The description herein is not designed to mislead, please feel free to speak with us regarding any aspect unclear before viewing. Survey & Valuation Should you decide to purchase elsewhere in the Banbury area (via another Estate Agent) do please bear in mind that our Partner Robert Moore is a Chartered Surveyor and he is able to undertake Building Surveys, Home Buyer Reports and Valuations for all purposes. Discounted fee terms are available when simultaneous mortgage valuation work is carried out. EPC A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. www. 01295 271414 ankerandpartners.co.uk [email protected] the londonoffice.co.uk 31-32 High Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5ER Fax: 01295 264100 40 ST JAMES’S PLACE SW1 PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991: The Agents has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Buyer. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. You are adv ised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view..