SCOTLAND HOUSE HOOK NORTON • OXFORDSHIRE
SCOTLAND HOUSE HOOK NORTON • OXFORDSHIRE A sympathetic mix of old and new….
Approximate distances and times: Chipping Norton 6.5 miles, Soho Farmhouse 7.8 miles, Banbury 9 miles (London/Marylebone 55 mins), M40 (J11) 11.3 miles, Oxford 24 miles
Reception hall, sitting room, dining room, snug, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, WC, cellar Principal bedroom suite comprising bedroom 1, dressing room and bath/shower room, four further principal bedrooms, family bathroom, two shower rooms (one en suite), first floor family room, three secondary/attic bedrooms, movie room/ bedroom, occasional hobby room, loft storage. Extensive range of traditional outbuildings, including former threshing barn, ideal for housing cars, a workshop or offering scope for conversion (subject to the relevant consents). Further covered car storage and triple car port. Separate stable block with 4 loose boxes and single garage. Various stores and gardener’s WC. Extensive off road parking. Extensive, partly walled landscaped gardens. Paved entertaining areas. Glasshouse. Orchard. Meadow and separate paddock grazing. In all about 3 acres
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YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT SITUATION • Hook Norton is an active, sought after village situated in North Oxfordshire between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton close to the Cotswolds. The village is particularly well served with a large village shop, butcher, post office, two pubs, famous local brewery, doctor and dental surgeries, library, vet and primary school. • Whichford has a famed local pottery, cafe and pub. The popular market town of Chipping Norton is nearby and offers more extensive shopping and entertainment with an active local theatre and many restaurants and pubs. Comprehensive facilities can also be found in Banbury, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon as well as Cheltenham and Birmingham . • Transport connections are good to the village with train services to London/Paddington from Charlbury (fast service from 75 minutes) and from Banbury to London/Marylebone (fast service from 55 minutes).Connections onto the M40 motorway are either at junction 10 (Ardley) for the south or junction 11 (Banbury) for the north. Leisure and sporting activities in the area include a village sports and tennis club in the village; Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew (7.8 miles); Daylesford Organic Farmshop and Spa at Daylesford (9.7 miles); golf at Tadmarton Heath, Chipping Norton and Lyneham; theatre at Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon; Horse racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Towcester; Hunting with the Heythrop and Warwickshire Hunts, Polo at Kirtlington. There are many good local shoots. The surrounding area includes the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and hosts many footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. • There are excellent educational facilities in the area including primary school at Hook Norton. Senior schools at Bloxham, Chipping Norton and Banbury. Public schools at Bloxham School, Tudor Hall, Kitebrook with the Oxford and Cheltenham Schools within easy reach. DESCRIPTION • 17th Century Grade II listed detached village house, situated within the Conservation Area and on the edge of the village. • Scotland House is built of local ironstone with a later brick extension to the rear beneath a part tile and part reconstituted Stonesfield slate roof. • The current owners have undertaken an extensive and sympathetic refurbishment programme to bring this important house into the 21st century. Crucially the owners have retained the property’s age and charm by retaining a wealth of period features. These include open fireplaces, exposed timbers, display cupboards, sash and mullion windows and window seats.
• Additionally, the house plays on its architectural carefully designed entertaining areas complete the strengths with many of the rooms offering garden. generous ceiling heights thereby creating a feeling • From here the works continue to the outbuildings of space and light. particularly the large former threshing barn • Today’s modern buyer will be attracted by the and various useful, traditional stone stores. flow of the house, which provides considerable The threshing barn particularly is ideal for car space for large families and entertaining. Life starts storage and a workshop whilst offering scope in the ever important “live in” kitchen and then for conversion to alternative uses (subject to the just gets better. relevant consents). • The owner’s improvement programme continues • For the car enthusiast there is further extensive outside where extensive landscaping has been garaging and covered storage. done to the gardens and entertaining areas. Whilst • To the rear of the property there is additional this is a village house, the gardens have been vehicular and pedestrian access via automated landscaped and planted up to provide for a real electric gates with keypads and intercom to main feeling of space and privacy. A glasshouse and house. First Floor Second Floor
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Ground Floor SCOTLAND HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area House: 529 sq.m. / 5,695 sq.ft. Outbuildings: 371 sq.m. / 3,994 sq.ft. Total: 900 sq.m. / 9,689 sq.ft. For identification only - Not to scale Outbuildings (Not shown in actual location/orientation) • For equestrian pursuits there are four stone stables with small yard area making an ideal safe yard for children. Paddock grazing is across the lane from the stable yard. In addition there is a delightful field/meadow for recreational use, informal entertaining/camping or further grazing, as there is separate access from Clay Bank. • This property would certainly suit those who love to entertain, want to incorporate family living with dependent relatives or overseas visitors and the every present London commuter/Soho Farmhouse market. Key attributes include:- • Extensive accommodation offered in excellent order throughout. • Delightful gardens and grazing. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE. • Extensive outbuildings. • Scope to create further accommodation. • Garaging. • Centrally placed for fantastic local amenities offered by this sought after village. ACCOMMODATION: See floor plans below. DIRECTIONS (OX15 5NZ) From Banbury, take the A361 signed to Chipping Norton and after passing the village of Bloxham, turn right to Hook Norton. Continue through Milcombe and on to Hook Norton. On entering the village continue right through the village until you reach the Pear Tree Inn on the right. Turn right just before the pub and then left into Round Close Road where Scotland House can be found on the right hand side. SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil central heating BT connected, subject to usual transfer regulations. Broadband available. COUNCIL TAX BAND: Band H LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cherwell District Council, Tel: 01295 252535 TENURE: Freehold VIEWINGS: By appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss 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
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 Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the 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 freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets, curtains 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 light fittings, are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be 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 available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared: May 2019. Photography taken: May 2019. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. 19/06/06 SC from the selling agent.