Hyde Court Hyde Road, North Denchworth, Nr. Wantage, OX12 0DW Guide price £1,250,000 A shining example of a fabulous home with timber at its heart. Built to the highest of standards three years ago by the current owners, this large and lovely five bedroom barn-style home with large private gardens on the edge of the village of Denchworth has oodles of appeal to a range of buyers – from families to downsizers. Please call Michael or Lucy on 01235 751888 www.stowhillestates.com A beauty in timber... Space to grow... When wood is used well, it can’t be beaten for Covering 3,501 sq ft, Hyde Court is well thought- its good looks, style and durability – and Hyde out and perfect for a growing family. Court in Denchworth is a shining example of a Configured in a ‘U’ shape, the house is fabulous home with timber at its heart. approached via an attractive courtyard with a bricked path, central raised flowerbed and a With a sturdy oak frame, attractive horizontal circular paved seating area. There’s also an timber cladding, a glazed gable end and ancient well which is illuminated beneath a anthracite window and bifold door frames, glass cover, making a delightful feature. this fabulous house has huge kerb appeal – and that’s echoed with masses of well- The light and bright atmosphere has designed, light and airy space. immediate impact in the hallway where the glazed front door, flanked by glass panels, and Built to the highest of standards three years a floor-to-ceiling window opposite illuminate ago by the current owners, this large and the stunning oak and glass staircase. Chic grey lovely five-bedroom barn-style home has floor tiles tone beautifully with the timber oodles of appeal to a range of buyers – from beams and latched oak doors found families to downsizers. throughout the property. The underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and For families, it’s ideal – a vast master suite on radiators upstairs are powered by an air source the first floor means parents can enjoy privacy heat pump, while solar PV panels provide and peace, while the youngsters can have the electricity. three ground-floor bedrooms and use the adjoining bathroom. This also works perfectly The superb 25x15ft kitchen/diner really has the for those who want to futureproof their homes wow factor! It’s flooded with light via windows and have the option to live solely on the and a set of double doors, plus two sets of ground level. bifold doors which open up onto a gorgeous south-facing patio and create that lovely With lovely gardens and grounds extending to merging of the indoors with outdoors in the three-quarters of an acre, there’s plenty of summer months. scope for al fresco entertaining, and lots of space for children to run and play. Cocooned The kitchen is a vast, flexible space, all inside the automated double gates and dominated by the large and stylish island surrounded by countryside, Hyde Court is a with a traditional sink and Quooker boiling serene haven – an added bonus is that the water tap for instantaneous cups of tea, an formal garden area is enclosed by fencing and induction hob with retractable downdraft a gate, so little ones can play in safety. extractor and integrated dishwasher. An extensive range of kitchen units line another So, now you have a flavour of Hyde Court, we’ll wall and include integrated multi-function extend a warm welcome and show you round. oven, microwave and warming drawer. The Please call Michael or Lucy on 01235 751888 www.stowhillestates.com washing machine and tumble dryer can be countryside panorama. tucked away in a separate utility room, which has an exterior door so it can also be used as a A shower room is next to the main bedroom boot room to deal with post-walk muddy and a small landing leads to the second footwear and grubby dogs before they enter the beautifully vaulted bedroom on the first floor, house! which measures a generous 15x15ft. If desired, this could become an extension of the main The kitchen/diner will easily accommodate a bedroom, perhaps as a luxurious dressing room large dining table, seating up to 12, so it’s or a study/reading or hobbies room. Both fantastic for family meals or entertaining – it’s bedrooms are light and bright, thanks to Velux a great party kitchen! windows in each. Outdoor pursuits... A 19x14ft sitting room with a bank of bifold Surrounded by countryside, there’s the doors opening onto the front courtyard is an opportunity to cultivate your own outdoor impressive space with a vaulted ceiling, paradise in the extensive gardens. exposed oak beams, solid oak chevron wood flooring and a feature fireplace with The formal garden, to one side of the house, woodburner. A third reception room, a snug, has a large patio, lawns with shrubs and trees, with double doors onto the garden has a and a delightful decked area at the end of the number of uses – perhaps as a TV room, an garden, which is positioned to catch the last of office, or playroom. There’s also a downstairs the sun’s rays at the end of day. Alongside this WC. is another sizeable and hitherto untouched Sleepy heads... piece of land with a host of possible uses – One wing at ground level houses three double perhaps for a tennis court, a children’s play bedrooms accessed via an inner hallway, all area, vegetable garden, pony stabling and served by a family bathroom with shower and pasture, or even a swimming pool. freestanding bath. The largest of the three bedrooms has a retractable ladder providing In front of the house there’s a vast gravelled access to a mezzanine area. drive offering copious parking space, plus a triple green oak car port with a fully boarded The master suite is on the first floor and offers 26x12ft loft room above it complete with a super-cool retreat. Impressively vaulted and lighting, power and a trio of Velux windows. beamed, the main bedroom boasts fitted This hasn’t been utilised so far, but offers a wardrobes and measures 20x15ft. The bed is range of options – from a home office or gym to separated from a luxe bathing area by a low- a granny or au pair annexe. A large log level wall. Relax in the freestanding bath then store/shed with two sets of double doors open the double glazed doors at the gable end separates the car port from the house. onto the glass Juliet balcony – the perfect Round and about... place to sip a glass of fizz and enjoy the In the 18th century Denchworth was renowned Please call Michael or Lucy on 01235 751888 www.stowhillestates.com for its rich pasturelands, resulting in it journeys to Oxford and Swindon in either producing its own cheese. Certainly, this is a direction. Commuters can easily access the M4 lovely part of Oxfordshire and there’s endless and M40 and train services to London acres of Vale of White Horse countryside to Paddington run from Didcot Parkway station, explore, walk and cycle and, of course, White nine miles away, every 20 minutes. Horse Hill itself is iconic. Hyde Court is idyllically located on the northern outskirts of this small village which clusters around St James’s parish church and a quintessential country pub, The Fox. It’s a 15- minute stroll to the pub which is definitely the hub of community life offering an excellent range of ales and wines, a Sunday carvery, fresh fish and chip takeaways, and home- made meals including their famous steak and kidney pie. Denchworth revels in its countryside setting, but all the necessities are nearby. There’s a primary school and community shop with Post Office in East Hanney, two miles away. Just a little further takes you to Grove where there are two further primary schools, a Tesco Express supermarket, Costa Coffee cafe, pharmacy, bakery, hardware store, off-licence, fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway. It’s just a little further to the thriving market town of Wantage with its extensive shopping – including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets - pubs, eateries and leisure options. A secondary school, King Alfred’s Academy, is found here and there’s a good choice of independent schools in South Oxfordshire including St Hugh’s, Chandlings, Abingdon School, Radley College, Our Lady’s, Moulsford Prep, Cranford House and Pinewood. Denchworth has swift access to the A420 for Please call Michael or Lucy on 01235 751888 www.stowhillestates.com DISCLAIMER These details are intended as just a guide and do not form part of any specification or contract. The dimensions are to the widest part of each room and approximate, drawn to RICS standards. These images used are for illustration purposes only. All particulars are produced in good faith and nothing herein or verbal statements made shall constitute part of any contract. Please note that in some circumstances images may have been digitally furnished through 'virtual staging' to give an idea of what the property could look like. The actual property may be unfurnished or furnished differently. 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