Country escape with paddock and home office Otterburn, Balscote, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 6JL Unique property offering single level living • Spacious modern interiors alongside period features • Home office/annexe • Edge of village position in tranquil setting • About 1.58 acres Local information The property is also in the Balscote, on the border of North catchment area for the Stratford- Oxfordshire and South upon-Avon Grammar Schools. Warwickshire, is a small, charming village made up of Leisure and sporting activities principally ironstone properties. include Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew; golf at Tadmarton and Village amenities include the Brailes; horse racing at Stratford- Butchers Arms public house, upon-Avon, Warwick and village hall and church, St Mary Cheltenham; indoor sports Magdalene, dating from 14th centres at Banbury; motor racing Century. More extensive at Silverstone; polo at Southam; amenities can be found in the walking and riding locally. market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton, or further afield Approximate distances and at Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon times: Banbury 4.5 miles, and Leamington Spa. Stratford-upon-Avon 17 miles, Warwick 19 miles, Oxford 28 Excellent communication links on miles, London 80 miles, M40 J11 to the M40 at J11 (Banbury), less 5.8 miles. Train services from than 6 miles away, giving access Banbury (5.5 miles) to London to Oxford and London to the Marylebone from 56 minutes, south, or M40 at J12 (Gaydon) Birmingham International Airport only 10 miles giving access to 35.5 miles. Birmingham to the north. Mainline train services from About this property Banbury to London Marylebone Set in 1.58 acres of landscaped (from 59 minutes). Birmingham gardens, paddock and orchard, airport is about 40 miles away. Otterburn offers a unique opportunity for single level living Schooling in the area includes that has been sensitively primary schools at Wroxton, transformed by the current North Newington and owners to provide spacious and Shenington, with senior state flexible accommodation. schooling at North Oxfordshire Successfully combining period Academy and The Warriner, features, such as exposed beams Bloxham. Local independent and stonework, with stylish schools include St Johns Priory modern interiors, the property (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), has a welcoming feel. The Sibford School (Sibford Ferris), ancillary accommodation adds to Warwick Prep, Kings High its appeal. Otterburn is set on (Warwick), Warwick School, the edge of the village green in a Bloxham School and Tudor Hall tranquil setting, yet within reach Girls (Bloxham). of good communication links and well regarded schooling. A light and generous hallway with a kitchenette, wood burning creates a welcoming entrance. oven and shower room with The spacious sitting room mains plumbing. features exposed beams, stone chimney with wood burning The south facing gardens and stove and window seats and grounds extend to about 1.5 opens into a wonderfully light, acres and are flanked by a stream recently added play room area on one side and area of with lantern ceiling. The separate woodland on the other. To the dining room features bi fold side of the property is a paved doors into the hallway and courtyard which leads around to double doors into the kitchen. a terrace at the rear, over-looking The area can be opened up to the extensive garden. The provide a wonderful entertaining mature, landscaped garden offers area. a tranquil setting, ideal for those looking for an escape to the The kitchen/breakfast room has country. Leading from the been transformed with stylish garden is a further, fenced cherry wood fitted base and wall paddock, with area of woodland units and large island unit / to the side and orchard. breakfast bar with quartz work surfaces and integrated DIRECTIONS (OX15 6JL) appliances. There is also space From Banbury take the A422 for a table and door onto the towards Stratford, passing east facing courtyard. Accessed through the villages of Drayton from the kitchen and the side and Wroxton. Having left courtyard is also a useful utility Wroxton, turn left onto Manor room. The house has been wired Farm Lane, sign posted Balscote. with extensive lighting options. On entering the village take the first turn on the left at the grass A separate wing of the house fork the property can be found provides flexible bedroom on the left hand side overlooking accommodation. The spacious the village green. principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room and SERVICES doors onto the south facing Mains water, electricity and terrace. A second double drainage. Oil fired central bedroom with in-built cupboards heating. Broadband available to also has doors onto the terrace. the house and office subject to There are a further two the usual transfers. bedrooms and a stylish, recently fitted family bathroom. COUNCIL TAX BAND: F Set behind an electric gate, the DISTRICT COUNCIL: Cherwell property benefits from a gravel District Council – 01295 252535 parking area for several cars, insulated double garage with power and workshop / store to Viewing the rear. Set with the garden Strictly by appointment with there is also a useful detached Savills log cabin, which can be used as an office / annex, Otterburn, Balscote, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 6JL Gross internal area (approx) 2,063 sq ft Catherine Scandrett Outbuildings 909.11 sq ft Savills Banbury Total 2972.22 sq ft 01295 228007 savills savills.co.uk [email protected] 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 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. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and 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 facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 02028091 Job ID: 145064 User initials: HS.