Stoneleigh Farmhouse Upper Boddington

Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1295 239666 Stoneleigh Farmhouse banbury@fineandcountry.com Upper Boddington | NN11 6DH 1 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9AA

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29 Warwick Road Cover.indd 4-6 21/05/2018 10:01 29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 1 21/05/2018 10:01 I think most people who come to visit the house would say that the dining room is the standout room in the house,” says Alison. “It’s heavily beamed, has a little stone fireplace and the old flagstone floor, so it’s wonderfully cottagey, and it’s just a lovely room to entertain in.”

29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 2 21/05/2018 10:01 A stunning grade II listed house which is presented to the highest of standards and offers versatile accommodation throughout.

Having remained in the same family for over a century, the property has been lovingly cared for by the current owners.

The lovely reception entrance provides a good first impression to the property with a window to the front, a feature fireplace and a door leading to a superb dining room which has flagstone flooring, a feature fireplace, exposed beams, a window to the front with a window seat below and access to the rear hall.

The rear hall has a window to the rear, a door opening out to the side and access to further rooms.

29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 3 21/05/2018 10:01 The stunning breakfast kitchen / family room has ample work surfaces, breakfast bar and space for a table to seat eight guests. With a window to the side and French doors opening out to the rear garden, there is plenty of natural light.

Another lovely feature of the property is the sitting room which has an open fire in a lovely surround with an original bread oven to the side.

Also to the ground floor is a wonderful annexe which would be ideal for either an elderly relative or for a teenage suite.

The kitchen has work surfaces, an oven, space for a table, a door to the side and a door to the shower room.

Steps lead down to the sitting room which would also make for an excellent cinema and steps lead up to a flexible reception area which has two windows to the side and a door to a bedroom which has a window overlooking the attractive garden.

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The house has actually been in my family for around one hundred years and my children are the fifth generation to live here,” says Alison. “My father, grandparents and great grandparents were all farmers, but for me it’s simply been a much-loved family home.”

“The house was originally built around four hundred years ago and there are lots of lovely features that serve as reminders of its history, but there have been a lot of changes over the centuries. I remember my parents adding a bathroom when I was very little, which meant we didn’t have to take trips up the garden; the granary was incorporated into the main house to create the annex space; the cellar was dry lined and the kitchen was extended to create the lovely big family space that it is today. Since I took ownership in 1999 I’ve had the kitchen updated, put my stamp on the décor and generally made it much more conducive to modern living, but without stripping it of its character and charm. I’d say that the balance between old and new is just right but I’d also say that there is still the potential to do so much more.”

“We no longer have the farmland, but the garden, which is very peaceful and private, is a lovely big space,” continues Alison. “We had it all beautifully landscaped last October, so it’s looking absolutely stunning. There’s a nice patio area that can be accessed via the French doors from the kitchen, and then the rest of the space is mainly laid to lawn and edged with borders of shrubs and small trees. It’s definitely been designed with ease of maintenance in mind, so we’ve had much more time to enjoy it.”

“The house sits in the centre of the village, just a stone’s throw from a lovely little pub and the primary school, which three generations of my family have been to,” says Alison. “However, what I think makes this location so special is the fact that we’re surrounded by all of this glorious countryside and yet we’re under twenty minutes from Banbury and Daventry and under half an hour from Leamington Spa. It’s ideal.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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There are three further double bedrooms, all with windows to the front whilst completing the first floor is the family bathroom which has a bath and separate shower.

29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 10 21/05/2018 10:01 29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 11 21/05/2018 10:01 29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 12 21/05/2018 10:01 The annex is a great feature of the house,” says Alison. “I’ve rented it out in the past but it’s also been a brilliant space for my teenage boys, particularly when they’ve needed to do their band practice.”

29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 13 21/05/2018 10:01 I’ve spent a large proportion of my life living in this house, so yes it’s going to be hard to leave, but it’s time to pass it on to someone else,” says Alison. “I’ll miss the house, the village and my lovely neighbours, but I’ll take away some wonderful memories.”

29 Warwick Road Pages.indd 14 21/05/2018 10:01 The newly laid landscaped gardens have a beautiful lawn area with young trees and willow fencing to the side. Stone steps leads to parking for several vehicles.

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Upper Boddington is a village situated in the South Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. It is in the parish of Boddington along with the smaller village of Lower Boddington. The village is located approximately 10 miles from Daventry, 12 miles from Banbury and 16 miles from Leamington Spa and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides access to Birmingham, Oxford and London in addition to the train network providing an easy commute to Marylebone in under an hour.

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VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01295 239 666

WEBSITE For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/banbury

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.05.2018

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