Rectory Farm Shenington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6NQ Beyond your expectations Rectory Farm, Shenington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6NQ Entrance hall | drawing room | sitting room | dining room | study | kitchen/family room | utility room | master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and shower room | four further bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms) | family bathroom | double garage | enclosed rear gardens with far reaching countryside views Description A deceptively spacious former farmhouse, located in a prime village location with views across farmland to the rear. The property, which dates back to c. 1750 and is constructed of local ironstone beneath a tiled roof, has recently been sympathetically renovated and extended, to create a delightful and substantial family home. The property now provides a stylish balance between original period features and contemporary living, with open fireplaces, flagstone floors and exposed ceiling timbers sitting alongside high quality modern additions, such as oak flooring, underfloor heating, wi-fi network, central vacuum and heat recovery systems and home automation. The kitchen/family room forms the hub of the house with a range of base and eye level fitted units including a central island, granite work surfaces, slate floor and an electric Aga (with separate attached companion oven and hob). One wall of the kitchen area is fully-glazed, affording wonderful views of the garden and farmland beyond. Woodburning stoves feature in the family room and dining room, a room which also features an original flagstone floor and double doors which open on to the rear garden. The study, which is privately situated, and an extensive range of walks, footpaths and bridleways are on your doorstep. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found 10 minutes away in the nearby market town of Banbury, which also provides excellent train links (including London Marylebone in an hour and Oxford in 20 minutes)) as well as access to the M40 motorway (via Jct 11). Outside The property is set behind stone walled boundaries with a tarmacadam driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to a detached double garage with electric up and over doors. There is a pretty and secluded courtyard garden and a rear garden which is principally laid to lawn and complemented by well stocked flowering borders. There is a separate vegetable patch accessed via a wooden gate with raised has slate flooring, and could be combined with the back beds and gravel pathways. The garden enjoys glorious views hall and the bedroom above it, to provide separate “annexe” across hilly countryside beyond and has a gated pedestrian style accommodation. Upstairs, there are five generously access (via the neighbouring property) for oil delivery. proportioned and attractive bedrooms. The dual aspect master Directions bedroom features a dressing room and en-suite shower room. From our Banbury Office proceed on the A422 Stratford Road There are two further en-suite facilities. All rooms are fitted out of the town passing through the villages of Drayton and with attractive oak-boarded doors. Wroxton. Pass the turning for Balscote and take the next turn left to Shenington and Alkerton. Proceed through Alkerton Situation and upon entering Shenington, turn right before the green into Shenington is situated 5 miles to the west of Banbury, on the Kenhill Road and the property can be found a few houses down edge of the Cotswold escarpment. The village is dominated by on the right-hand side. a beautiful green surrounded by dark golden Hornton stone houses. Within the village there is an excellent primary school, Additional Information a 12th Century Church and The Bell, a charming country pub, Property Tax Band G Shenington, Banbury Approximate Gross Internal Area = 300.1 sq m / 3230 sq ft Garage = 25.7 sq m / 276 sq ft Total = 325.8 sq m / 3507 sq ft Garage 5.31 x 4.83 17'5 x 15'10 Bedroom 4 4.52 x 3.10 14'10 x 10'2 Utility Kitchen / Family Room 3.14 x 2.74 (Not Shown In Actual 6.13 x 5.18 10'4 x 9'0 Location / Orientation) 20'1 x 17'0 T Study Dn 4.60 x 3.08 Bedroom 2 15'1 x 10'1 4.11 x 4.10 Bedroom 3 Dining Room Sitting Room Drawing Room 13'6 x 13'5 Bedroom 1 5.01 x 4.75 6.66 x 3.65 4.97 x 3.80 4.93 x 4.73 6.11 x 3.77 Bedroom 5 16'5 x 15'7 21'10 x 12'0 16'4 x 12'6 16'2 x 15'6 20'1 x 12'4 Walk In 4.04 x 3.91 3.22 x 1.51 13'3 x 12'10 Up Dn 10'7 x 4'11 Up IN Ground Floor First Floor FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 9056099 Ref: 184497 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Hamptons Banbury For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific 44 Market Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5NW fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore Tel: 01295 275885 [email protected] include cupboards/ shelves etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or www.hamptons.co.uk not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. Beyond your expectations.