WEST END HOUSE HORNTON • OXFORDSHIRE WEST END HOUSE HORNTON • OXFORDSHIRE
Approximate distances - Banbury 6 miles (London Marylebone from about 56 minutes), M40 (J11) 7 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 14 miles, Oxford 32 miles, London 85 miles, Birmingham International Airport 39 miles (Approximate times and distances) Excellent Georgian elegance
Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, three bedrooms, dressing room, en suite shower room, family bathroom. Enclosed landscaped gardens, paved entertaining area. Studio. Greenhouse. Garden store. Off road parking.
YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ATTACHED TO THESE SALE PARTICULARS. SITUATION Situated in the heart of this popular rural village of Hornton, renowned for its fine period properties, village church, public house and primary school. Local amenities include a well regarded primary school, a 12th Century church and with an active community, a host of activities and Dun Cow public house. More extensive facilities in the nearby market towns of Banbury, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon. Excellent communication links with access to the M40 (J11) at Banbury for the North and South. Mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 57 minutes). Airports at Birmingham (38 miles), Heathrow (75 miles) and Coventry (29 miles). Excellent local schooling facilities – popular village primary school in Hornton. The village is in the Priority Area for the Warwickshire Grammar Schools at Stratford and Alcester - King Edward VI (KES) for boys, Stratford Grammar School (for girls) and Alcester Grammar School (mixed). For private schooling - Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham (co-ed), Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys). Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough (Westbury). Leisure activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton; theatres at Stratford upon Avon and Oxford; motor racing at Silverstone and horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham.
DESCRIPTION West End House is an elegant, period property of Georgian origins. Constructed of Hornton stone below a pitch slate roof it is located within a Conservation Area beside the Norman church. The property offers a wealth of period features including open fireplaces, window seats, exposed timbers and four panel internal doors. The property has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners, providing excellent modern living amongst its age and charm. The stylish interiors give it a modern twist creating a comfortable family home. Well-proportioned sitting room and dining room offer generous ceiling heights and both have wood burning stoves. Bespoke fitted kitchen with three oven electric Aga, marble work surfaces, island unit, space for American fridge/freezer and laminate wooden flooring. A key feature of this important room is the spacious glazed seating area with large roof lantern and with double doors opening out onto the garden. Useful study and utility rooms complement the living accommodation. The first floor continues to impress with modern fixtures and fittings throughout the STUDIO bedrooms and bath/shower rooms. The principal bedroom has plenty of built in storage/hanging space, a dressing and en suite shower room. The family bathroom is furnished with white fittings. Bedroom three has a useful fold out bed/desk (not included in the sale). To the side of the property is an area of off road parking for two cars. From here steps lead down into a courtyard ideal for outdoor entertaining. There are partly walled, level landscaped gardens to the side and rear. Here the gardens are laid out in a series of compartments divided by stone paths, well-stocked herbaceous borders and box and beech hedging. Ornamental pond with fountain. Areas of lawn. Useful timber studio with power, gel wall heater and light connected, ideal for working from home. Greenhouse and garden store complete the garden. In summary, this is a delightful gem, offered in excellent order, with light and airy living space. Whilst centrally set in the village, the gardens provide a remarkable sense of space and privacy. ACCOMMODATION Please see floor plans.
DIRECTIONS (OX15 6DA) From Banbury proceed towards Stratford-upon-Avon on the A422, taking the B4100 on the outskirts of town. Continue for 1.5 miles and turn left signposted Horley. Proceed into Horley and once in the village take the first right towards Hornton. Proceed along and out of Horley for 1.8 miles and take the first left turn Millers Lane, into Hornton. Follow the road downhill to where the road bends left, turn right at this point into West End and continue for approx 100 metres, parking on the left-hand side outside The Dun Cow Pub. Once parked up, walk down West End for approx 50 metres turning right at the “dead end” sign, this path then leads to the front of West End House and the church. Before the church take the first gateway on your right into the front entrance to West End House.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cherwell District Council - Tel: 01295 252535
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F TENURE: FREEHOLD VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets, curtains, American fridge/freezer, bedroom three, fold out bed/desk and light fittings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. WEST END HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 171.16 sq.m. / 1842.35 sq.ft. Outbuildings: 25.34 sq.m. / 272.75 sq.ft. Total: 196.50 sq.m. / 2115.10 sq.ft.
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: May 2020. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected]