The Old School House SULGRAVE the Old School House SULGRAVE
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The Old School hOuSe SULGRAVE The Old School hOuSe SULGRAVE Detached stone property in sought after village Approximate distances/times : M40 (J11) 7 miles Banbury 8 miles, Inter city rail service (Banbury to London Marylebone from 57 minutes) Brackley 9.5 miles, Towcester 13 miles, Oxford 33 miles Birmingham Airport 45 miles, London 84 miles (Distances/times approximate) Dining hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room utility room, study, cellar 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room Garden and shed YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ATTACHED TO THESE SALE PARTICULARS SITUATION Sulgrave is a popular, rural village situated in the south On entering the property you come into the dining hall, a large Northamptonshire countryside, close to the North Oxfordshire room with high ceilings and decorative fireplace, Stovax wood border, about 8 miles north east of Banbury. A conservation burning stove and stone hearth. The wooden floor boards run village its Manor House was once the ancestral home of through from here into the sitting room. There is a window George Washington, and today the thriving community boasts seat overlooking the front. From here there is access through a village shop/post office, public house and parish church. to the sitting room, kitchen and cellar. The sitting room has a wood burning stove with windows to two aspects providing The nearby market towns of Banbury and Brackley provide plenty of light. There is plenty of room for entertaining and for local amenities including supermarkets, schools and banks. large furniture. The kitchen has some built in wall and base Oxford, Northampton and Milton Keynes provide for more units, double Belfast sink, Leisure electric cooker with gas extensive leisure, retail and cultural facilities. hob. (Bottled gas).There is space for a large fridge freezer. The utility room has a stable door leading out to the front. There is Intercity rail service from Banbury to London Marylebone from space for a dishwasher and under counter freezer. There is a 52 minutes. Motorway connections M40, (J11) Banbury about downstairs shower room with space for a washing machine. 7 miles. Birmingham Airport 45 miles. On the first floor landing is a study area with built in shelves. The area is well served for schools including primary school Bedroom one, a good sized double with dressing room area, in the neighbouring village of Culworth and Chenderit with fitted shelves and hanging space. Bedroom two a smaller secondary school in Middleton Cheney. Independent schools single is situated next to the bathroom which is partly tiled and include preparatory at Winchester House (Brackley), Cardus has a free standing roll top bath, with w.c. sink and heated (Overthorpe), Beachborough (Westbury), and St Lukes towel rail. Wooden floor boards are found throughout the (Banbury), with senior independent schools including Tudor first floor. On the second floor are two further attic bedrooms Hall and Bloxham School (both Bloxham), Stowe School, (double) both with Velux windows and windows overlooking Rugby and Northampton High School. the garden and front. Leisure activities in the area include numerous public Outside there is a paved pathway which runs along the front of footpaths and bridleways leading from the village as well as, the house enclosed by a picket fence. The path leads through golf at Cherwell & Farthingstone Golf Club and Whittlebury to the garden which is completely enclosed by stone walling. Park; horseracing at Towcester Racecourse; motor racing at Mostly laid to lawn with some very pretty flowerbed borders Silverstone; Bicester Village retail park; theatre at Stratford-on- and more mature trees, including two apple trees and two Avon, Oxford and Milton Keynes. espaliered pear trees. Pleached limes provide privacy from the neighbours. There are also some vegetable beds and a seating DESCRIPTION area perfect for alfresco dining. This house would make a great The Old School house was originally inhabited by the head lock up and leave or for those looking to down size, as well as a master of the local primary school up until 1987. It was then sold good family home. for private residential use and now offers a great family home in DIRECTIONS the centre of the village, with high ceilings and spacious reception rooms. In 1991 the school ceased functioning as a primary From Banbury / M40 (J11) take the A422 (direction Brackley). school and was converted into a residential home. The current At the end of the dual carriageway take the first exit on the owners have sympathetically replaced many of the windows roundabout following the B4525. After approx. 3 miles turn left following signs to Culworth and Thorpe Mandeville. with double glazing and have refurbished it retaining much of the After passing Thorpe Mandeville take the right-hand turn to original character and charm. The property is not listed but is Sulgrave. Proceed into the village and just after passing the within the conservation area. village shop bear right onto School Street. The property is on your left, parking on the road. SERVICES Mains water and electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil central heating. BT and Broadband available for connection. DISTRICT COUNCIL South Northamptonshire District Council. Tel: 01327 322322 COUNCIL TAX BAND: F POST CODE: OX17 2RR THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE VIEWINGS Approximate Gross Internal Area: By appointment with Savills. Prior to Main House: 180 sq.m. / 1937.50 sq.ft. making an appointment to view, Savills Cellar: 25.45 sq.m. / 273.94 sq.ft. strongly recommends that you discuss Total: 205.15 sq.m. / 2208.21 sq.ft. 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. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. Carpets and light fittings are included in the sale. IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS BANBURY 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 36 South Bar, 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 Banbury, 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 Oxfordshire, OX16 9AE 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 01295 228 000 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared and photographs taken March 2019. 19/03/27 SG. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected].