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Jericho Farmhouse WORTON, NEAR , Jericho Farmhouse WORTON, NEAR CASSINGTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 4SZ

A charming and spacious period farmhouse with adjoining paddock in rural setting conveniently located for and mainline railway stations

Oxford City Centre 6 miles, Oxford Parkway 4 miles (, Marylebone from 56 minutes), Station 3 miles (London, Paddington from 66 minutes), Woodstock 4.5 miles, 7 miles, M40 9/12 miles (distances & times approximate)

Entrance hall • sitting room • dining room • kitchen/ breakfast room • family room • cloakroom/shower room • utility room • study • large home office/party room • master bedroom with en suite bathroom further 4 bedrooms and family bathroom

Stables • Mature gardens and paddocks

In all about 6.2 acres Directions Leave Oxford on the A44 northwards, towards Woodstock. At the roundabout by The Turnpike public house, turn left signposted . Continue through the village towards Cassington and then, on entering Worton, turn right at the sign to Jericho Farm Barns, shortly after which the gravelled drive leading to Jericho Farmhouse will be seen on the left. Situation Worton is a small situated just to the east of Cassington with easy access to the A40. Within Worton is an organic farm shop and cafe that is open at weekends.

Cassington has two public houses, a newsagent, garden centre, village hall and primary school. and Woodstock offer secondary schooling, shops and other amenities. The nearby historic town of Woodstock provides a good range of shops, banks and restaurants, as well as offering the World Heritage landscaped parkland of Blenheim for relaxation and walking. The A34 is within easy reach, providing access to the M40 to the north and the M4 to the south. The new Oxford Parkway station has regular services into London, Marylebone. There is also good access to an excellent range of schools, both state and independent, including Marlborough in Woodstock, Bartholomew in Eynsham, Cokethorpe by Witney and the Oxford schools including St Edwards, Oxford High School and Magdalen College School. Description As its name suggests, Jericho Farmhouse is a former farmhouse believed to have origins dating back to the late medieval era. Constructed of natural stone beneath Cotswold stone and Welsh slate roofs, it has considerable character and is situated in a beautiful, rural location, yet within easy reach of mainline railway stations, the university city of Oxford, and well respected schools. Many of the period features have been preserved including tiled floors, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces with log burning stoves. The spacious accommodation extends to over 4,000 sq ft over two floors and offers considerable flexibility. The sitting room is a delightful and comfortable room with windows to both sides, large log burning stove and recessed cupboard. There is a formal dining room which has also been used as a library and music room. The hub of the house is the kitchen/ breakfast room with a red, four-oven Aga and views over the gardens and fields to the rear. A wide opening leads to the family room, with another log burning stove, which is ideal for family living or casual entertaining. Beyond the family room is a large utility room (perfect for dogs, boots and coats) with an outside door and the oil-fired boiler. To the rear is a study with a second staircase to the first floor.

On the first floor is the impressive and spacious principal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect and fitted wardrobes and a well appointed en suite bathroom. There are 4 further bedrooms, the largest of which has a log burning stove and a family bathroom with free standing, roll top bath on ball and claw feet.

To the east side of the property, and attached to a barn conversion in separate ownership, are two large rooms which are currently used as a home office but could also make a wonderful party room, home cinema, gymnasium or (subject to the appropriate consents) a self-contained annexe. It might also be feasible to add an internal doorway to connect to the rest of the house. Outside A gated private drive sweeps through front with fine specimen weeping willows and then opens up on to a large, gravelled parking and turning area adjacent to the farmhouse. The mature and attractive south facing gardens afford privacy and incorporate a terrace, sunken garden, orchard and lawns and extend to about an acre. The south facing facade of the farmhouse is adorned with wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine and climbing roses. A walled broad walk with attractive herbaceous borders and herb beds leads from the front door to the paddock. To the rear is a useful hard standing yard with a pair of stables and scope for additional buildings. A large fenced paddock to the west and rear extends to Gross Internal Area (approx) = 376.4 sq m / 4051 sq ft about 5 acres and has a spinney and pond attracting a wide Outbuilding = 23.6 sq m / 254 sq ft variety of wildlife. Total = 400 sq m / 4305 sq ft (Excluding Void) For identification only. Not to scale. Stable Stable 3.48 x 3.26 3.48 x 3.26 General Remarks 11'5 x 10'8 11'5 x 10'8 Main House Outbuilding Condition: There is an overage clause on the paddock (c.5 acres) in the event of future development. Contact the (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) selling agent for further information. Outbuilding Services: Mains water and electricity are connected.

Private drainage system. Oil-fired central heating Dn Dn Dn

Local Authority: District Council, T Bedroom 2 Bedroom 1 5.78 x 4.26 Council Office, Wood Green, Witney OX8 6NB. 4.92 x 3.96 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 Store 16'2 x 13'0 Bedroom 3 19'0 x 14'0 3.11 x 3.02 3.54 x 3.05 4.17 x 2.80 Tel: 01993 702941 4.05 x 2.44 10'2 x 9'11 11'7 x 10'0 13'3 x 8'0 13'8 x 9'2 Council Tax: Band G Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion First Floor Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills (01865 339700). Prior to making an appointment to view Up Study = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 3.41 x 3.18 Kitchen/ Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular 11'2 x 10'5 Breakfast Room 6.76 x 3.06 points which are likely to affect your interest in the property 22'2 x 10'0 with a member of staff who has seen the property in order Sitting Room 7.62 x 4.50 that you do not make a wasted journey. B 25'0 x 14'9 Office Utility Room Family Room Dining Room Office Fixtures, Fittings, EtC. Those items mentioned in 4.02 x 3.40 5.34 x 3.99 4.86 x 4.01 8.40 x 4.33 4.67 x 4.30 13'2 x 11'2 17'6 x 13'1 15'11 x 13'2 27'7 x 14'2 15'4 x 14'1 these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All Up other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by IN separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained Ground Floor from the selling agents. 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 or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no Energy Efficiency Rating responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Savills Summertown 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, 256 Road, Summertown, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all Oxford. OX2 7DE necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the [email protected] Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared and not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. 01865 339700 photographs taken March 2017. 17/03/14 HW.