Alkerton House Alkerton, Oxfordshire ALKERTON HOUSE a Stunning Period Property with Charm and Character
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Alkerton House Alkerton, Oxfordshire ALKERTON HOUSE A stunning period property with charm and character Alkerton House, Alkerton Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6NL A stunning period home, with permission to extend. A characterful property offering a wealth of original features, with delightful gardens, grounds and paddocks in a desirable setting • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Dining room, Drawing room • Snug, Utility/boot room, Garden room • Cloakroom, Cellar • Master Bedroom, Three further guest bedrooms (two ensuite), Family bathroom • Stable Block with tack room • Wonderful gardens and grounds with fabulous countryside views • Two well fenced paddocks • Planning Permission for an extension to include an enlarged kitchen/dining room and further bedroom with ensuite • In all 3.5 acres (1.414 ha) For Sale Freehold Banbury 01295 271555 [email protected] fishergerman.co.uk ALKERTON HOUSE Situation yoga classes and an annual BBQ on the village green, the and d'Overbroeck's. The property is situated about 10 miles from The civil parish of Shenington with Alkerton comprises the 'Shenfest' music and literary festival and church fete amongst Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew, 14 miles from Chipping Norton, connecting villages of Alkerton and Shenington. This extremely many events. 16 miles from Stratford Upon Avon and 34 miles from Oxford. popular location has a well renowned primary school, 'The Bell' gastro-pub, parish church, village hall, attractive village green and There is a range of excellent schools in the area, including Description Doctor’s surgery with pharmacy. Situated in the foothills of the Carrdus, Winchester House, Tudor Hall, Bloxham School and Alkerton House is a fabulous family home that has been Cotswolds, it is approximately 6 miles west of nearby market Sibford School, and the village lies within catchment for three extremely well maintained by the current owners. It is Grade II town of Banbury offering regular, direct line railway services to grammar schools at Stratford upon Avon and Alcester. The Listed, with a datestone ‘BG 1633’ (possibly standing for Bret London Marylebone (54 mins) and Birmingham (49 mins). There Oxford Bus Partnership service from Adderbury and Deddington Goodwin who later became Lord of Epwell Manor) with 19th is a thriving social community in the village with numerous clubs runs to Dragon School, Headington School, Magdalen College Century additions. and groups, including a cricket club, book club, social committee, School, Oxford High School, Rye St Antony, Wychwood School Exceptionally well presented It has abundant charm and original features throughout, including open fireplaces, ceiling beams, window seats and mullioned windows. It provides a very comfortable home with gardens, paddocks and stunning rural countryside views, in a peaceful location, situated down a quiet no-through lane. Accommodation The current kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of units, with Aga, and quarry tiled floor. The adjacent garden room, opening onto the terrace, is light and sunny, a perfect room to relax and enjoy the gardens. The utility room provides access to the garden. A door from the kitchen leads to the snug, with feature fireplace and woodburner. From the hallway doors lead to the terrace and gardens. The drawing room is dual aspect and has a feature fireplace, with a side access door. Completing the ground floor is a dining room, cloakroom and access to the cellar. On the first floor the dual aspect master bedroom has a good range of wardrobes, and fabulous views over the gardens and grounds. The family bathroom has a rolltop bath and separate shower. There are two further double bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms. A further bedroom is located on the second floor. Planning Permission Planning permission was granted under ref: 19/01736/F on the 17th September 2019 for ‘ground and first floor extensions’. If undertaken this would provide more living space, with an enlarged kitchen and further bedroom with adjacent bathroom. Further details available on request. Grounds and gardens Surrounding the house there is a large entertaining terrace, perfect for sitting, relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surrounding countryside and spectacular westerly views. The gardens are a real feature of the property. They are very well maintained, mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and borders, ALKERTON HOUSE leading down to two enclosed paddocks, a large pond and also access to the Sor Brook. Accessed from the main drive is a good sized parking area together with a range of timber stables with additional storage. Services Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. There is oil- fired central heating. None of the services, fittings or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents. Fixtures and fittings All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation. Directions From Banbury take the B4100 Warwick Road to the outskirts of town, turning left signposted to Drayton and Wroxton. Continue on this road (the A422 Stratford Road) passing through Wroxton. Take the left turn a short distance after leaving Wroxton (signposted to Shenington and Alkerton) and continue down the hill after the sign ‘Alkerton with Shenington’. After 100 metres down the hill, opposite a war memorial, turn left into Well Lane and the driveway to Alkerton House will be found on the right hand side. Tenure Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Local Authority Cherwell District Council, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4AA. T: 01295 252535. F: 01295 270028. Current Council Tax Band H. Photographs and details prepared February 2020. Delightful gardens, grounds and paddocks in a prime setting ALKERTON HOUSE Planning permission for additional accommodation ALKERTON HOUSE Approximate Travel Distances Locations Nearest Stations ● Soho Farmhouse - 10 miles ● Banbury - 3 miles ● Chipping Norton - 14 miles Please note: Fisher German LLP and any Joint Agents give ● notice that: The particulars are produced in good faith are Stratford-upon-Avon - 16 miles set out as a general guide only and do not constitute or Nearest Airports form any part of an offer or any contract. No person within ● Moreton-in-Marsh - 17 miles Fisher German has any authority to make or give ● Birmingham Intl - 36 miles representation or warranty on any property. ● Oxford - 34 miles In all 3.5 acres with paddocks, pond and stream .