The Quarries HORNTON • OXFORDSHIRE

Approximate distances and times- Banbury 6.9 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 13.6 miles, Chipping Norton 15.8 miles, Oxford 36.1 miles, M40 (J11) 8.1 miles, Mainline from Banbury to London/Marylebone (from 57 minutes)

Period stone property renovated and extended into stunning rural family home

Entrance hall, large kitchen/family/diner, dining room, snug, sitting room, study / play room, utility / laundry room, cloakroom, studio with first floor bedroom. Master suite with dressing room and en-suite, family bathroom, four further bedrooms and bathroom Separate annexe bedroom with en-suite shower. Oak frame garage with workshop, storage area/potential gym above. Garden office. Level gardens. Ample off-road parking. In all about 0.5 acres Further land available by separate negotiation.

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Savills Banbury 36 South Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AE 01295 228 000 [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION (KES) for boys, Stratford Grammar School (for girls) and Alcester refurbished and extended to create high-specification modern living Grammar School (mixed). For private schooling - Tudor Hall (girls), Hornton, renowned for its fine period properties, village church, whilst retaining lovingly restored period features typical of its era. Bloxham (co-ed), Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys). Preparatory public house and excellent primary school in this popular village to On entering the property you are greeted by a spacious, light and schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Carrdus the west of Banbury. bright entrance hall with a hand crafted oak staircase with glass (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley) and Beachborough balustrades and inset lighting curving its way up to the first floor. Local amenities include a well regarded primary school, a 12th (Westbury). Century church and an active community. More extensive Clearly the central hub of this home is the stylish kitchen/dining Leisure activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton, theatres at room which is again of generous proportions providing the perfect facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Banbury, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford, motor racing at Silverstone and backdrop for entertaining. Space for table and chairs with bi-folding Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon. horse racing at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. doors to the rear offering great access onto the garden. The 1909 Excellent communication links with access to the M40 (J11) at shaker style kitchen, thoughtfully envisioned by an award winning Banbury for the South and Gaydon (J12) for the North. Mainline DESCRIPTION local kitchen designer is laid out in an ergonomic ‘C’ shape and train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 57 The Quarries is situated a short distance from the popular village of includes fine details such as soft-closing dovetailed oak drawers minutes). Airports at Birmingham (38 miles), Heathrow (75 miles) Hornton. Formerly a pretty period cottage, now transformed into and lavish quartz work surface inset with double sink. Dual ovens and Coventry (29 miles). a stunning six bedroom family home whilst retaining a wealth of with five-ring induction hob along with integrated dishwasher, beautiful period features. Excellent local schooling facilities – popular village primary school warming drawer, wine cooler and separate integrated full height in Hornton. The village is in the Priority Area for the Warwickshire This handsome property is constructed from Hornton stone under fridge and freezer units. Copious amounts of floor and wall units for Grammar Schools at Stratford and Alcester - King Edward VI a new slate roof and has recently been completely renovated, storage with breakfast bar. Flowing through a well-lit formal dining room with oak framed glass panels, bi-folding doors to rear terrace and exposed stone wall you reach the sitting room, the heart of the old cottage with original stone steps leading up to the first floor. The luxurious sitting room is spacious and light with further oak framed full length glass panels. The restored original inglenook fireplace takes centre stage inset with a wood burning stove. Joined to this room is a study/ play room with door to the rear courtyard and herb garden. Accessed from the sitting room is the snug, another characterful room with window seat and feature fireplace. Accessed from the entrance hall is ‘The Studio’ with oak framed glass panels and door onto the front courtyard. An impressive vaulted ceiling and a mezzanine room above accessed via an oak staircase, ideal as a bedroom or study. Further along this floor is a cloakroom beside a usefully laid out utility/laundry/boot room which has wall and base units and quartz worktop to match the kitchen, Belfast sink and space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Ascending the beautiful crafted oak staircase onto a bright and open landing space, the principal room is of generous proportions and benefits from views across the garden and open countryside. A dressing area with solid oak shelving and integrated drawers then flows into an en-suite with sizeable full width shower tray and rainforest shower head above. Further along the main landing is the family bathroom, fitted with a Villeroy & Boch suite (as are all cloakrooms and en-suites at the property). A sizeable corner shower is present along with a striking freestanding Burlington London bath with inset floor lighting. Accessed from the second landing is the second floor bedroom with ample space for a double bed it enjoys views across the garden and open countryside beyond. There is underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor (with individual digital thermostats to each room). Every room in the house has hard-wired internet connectivity and TV distribution. There is an integrated audio system, independently controlled in all principle rooms, linked to the main AV hub in the server room. The Annexe is adjacent to the other side of the courtyard, again built from Hornton stone it has ample space for a double bed along with bedroom furniture and benefits from an en-suite shower room with white suite. Externally there is ample parking for a number of vehicles on the Cotswold chippings courtyard and in the impressive oak framed and clad three-bay garage and workshop with generous storage area above (which could be converted into living accommodation subject to the correct planning consents). The entire property extends to about 0.5 of an acre with level gardens predominately to the side and rear, all mainly laid to lawn with dry stone walls which create raised flower and herb gardens. A summerhouse/home office is situated in the corner of the garden a short walk from the house, accessed over the rear terrace and down a Cotswold chippings path. Raised stone beds interspersed with various flowers and shrubs provide the colour, with enormous potential for the future owner to add to the existing fruit and ornamental trees to create a delightful garden paradise.

ACCOMMODATION Please see floor plans.

DIRECTIONS (OX15 6DF) From Banbury proceed towards Stratford-upon-Avon on the A422. Continue down this road passing through the villages of Drayton and Wroxton. Exiting Wroxton and after 3.4 miles take the right turn signposted Horley and Hornton. Proceed down the lane for 0.2 of a mile and you will find The Quarries to your right.

SERVICES: BT, mains water and electricity, Oil fired boiler provides central heating, broadband available Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cherwell District Council 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 responsibility for any statement that may be made in these TENURE: FREEHOLD particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements VIEWING or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and Strictly by appointment with Savills. plans are for guidance only 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 FIXTURES AND FITTINGS facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared and photographs taken: Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in May 2018 Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. the freehold sale, along with carpets, flooring, appliances and light fittings. Certain other items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. THE QUARRIES Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 332.86 sq.m./3583 sq.ft. Annexe and Garden Office: 33 sq.m./354 sq.ft. Workshop, Garage & Storage Area: 101.5 sq.m./1092 sq.ft. Total: 467.2 sq.m./5029 sq.ft.

Mezzanine Second Floor Annexe

Ground Floor First Floor

Outbuilding