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2 bed
bath
EPC rating: B*
828 sq ft / 77 sq m
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band C
Broadband: Super-fast 69Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
- Modern Stone Cottage
- Walking distance to Countryside & Pub
- 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
- Off Road Parking
- Air Source Heat Pump – Underfloor Heating & Radiators
- Timber Double Glazed Windows
- Front & Rear Garden
Introduction
Combining the best of both worlds with character and a modern energy efficient build, this charming stone cottage will appeal to those seeking a quiet countryside location with easy access to the Cotswolds in a property that is ready to move into.
Bluebell Cottage is situated amongst a small development of only three properties within this desirable village. You might be forgiven for thinking its exterior character suggests it has stood in this location for much longer however it was actually constructed in 2018 and enjoys a high specification.
The warm tones of the stone echo traditional cottage style and inside has been designed for modern day living with good sized airy rooms.
You enter the property through an entrance hall having an under stairs cupboard and ground floor cloakroom. One of the standout features of the cottage is the generous sized Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room that will come into its own when you have friends around with French doors onto the rear garden making it ideal for summer barbeques. Then when it comes to snuggling up at night, the Sitting Room with a Clearview stove is just about perfect for those “Netflix and Chill” evenings.
Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms, master bedroom with fitted wardrobe, and a very spacious bathroom.
Outside there is a pleasant approximately South-East facing rear garden that is a real sun trap ideal for summer barbeques. What is often missing in traditional cottages, you get here, with the benefit of being able to park two motor vehicles in the adjoining allocated parking spaces. The property is subject to the balance of a 10 year residential new build latent defect insurance with ARK.
When it comes to cottages, one thing you do want to feel is cosy in the winter. So, you will really enjoy feeling the warmth under your feet from the underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and of course no cottage would be complete without a fire, and Bluebell Cottage has a Clearview stove in the Sitting Room for those who love to watch a dancing, flickering fire. Upstairs is heated by radiators and the property has an air source heating pump.
Shutford is an attractive village having a Pub (currently closed), 12th Century Church, active Village Hall, milk, and newspaper deliveries and is some 5 miles west of Banbury, the nearest town, where a wide range of amenities can be found including supermarkets (M&S, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl, and Aldi), shopping, restaurants, and cafes, ten pin bowling, sports centre, gyms, and cinemas. Beautiful country walks are nearby for those with dogs. Soho Farmhouse (11 miles) Chipping Norton (12 miles). For commuters, Banbury (5 miles) has rail links to London, Oxford, Bicester, and Birmingham and is on J11 of the M40 motorway.
Property Summary
• Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
• Modern Stone Cottage
• Walking distance to Countryside & Pub
• 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
• Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
• Sitting Room with Clearview stove
• Off Road Parking
• Air Source Heat Pump – Underfloor Heating & Radiators
• Timber Double Glazed Windows
• Front & Rear Garden
Sellers Perspective
So, what particularly attracted you to the property when you bought it?
The characterful feel with the benefit of being a new build, as well as the idyllic village. The size of the kitchen dining room allows for such a lovely entertaining area with the French doors leading straight into the garden for summer barbeques.
How long have owned the property?
Four years
Briefly, can you tell me some of the things you love about living here?
a. The wonderful countryside walks on your doorstep.
b. Friendly neighbours.
c. The songbirds – they are so tame.
Why are you moving?
We really didn’t want to leave but have to move to be closer to work.
What will you miss the most?
The silence. There is nothing better than waking up to the songbirds and the occasional horse going by on a weekend morning.
Description
Ground Floor
The ground floor has under floor heating throughout with digital thermostats for each room so the temperature can be controlled separately in addition there is a Clearview stove in the Sitting Room.
You enter the property via a pathway through the front garden that leads to the part glazed entrance door leading to:
Entrance Hall with recessed coir door mat and having oak engineered flooring with doors providing access to:
Ground Floor Cloakroom having a contemporary white suite of a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and W.C., metro tiled walls with feature ornate geometric tiled wall and extractor fan.
Under Stair Cupboard providing space for storage of vacuum cleaner, ironing board, coats, and shoes etc.
From the entrance hall stairs with oak balustrades and rails rise to the first floor.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room is located at the rear of the property and is a fine feature of the property being of generous proportions with a fitted kitchen with limed oak effect laminate worksurfaces with an inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a window overlooking the rear garden and French doors giving access to the rear garden. Extensive range of cream shaker style fronted base units comprising cupboards and drawers, pan drawers, wine rack and matching wall units. Brushed stainless steel oven and microwave, induction hob with recirculating hood over. Space & plumbing for washing machine. Integrated slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and wine fridge. Breakfast Bar and space for a four-seater dining table.
Sitting Room is located at the front of the property and is a cosy space offering the comfort of a Clearview stove for lighting up the fire and relaxing on winter nights with under floor heating, and warmth added by the feel of the oak engineered flooring. There is ample space for sofas and the current owners have a corner sofa in the room. Window to front and side aspects.
First Floor
The upstairs is heated by radiators.
From the entrance hall stairs with oak balustrades and handrails rise to the first floor.
Landing gives access to two double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Loft hatch to the roof space. Doors give access to:
Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with space for a king-sized bed with a built-in wardrobe and a recess that currently has a further freestanding double wardrobe that will remain at the property for the new owners and two windows to the front.
Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with space for wardrobes and to set up a home office desk should you want to with a window to the rear aspect.
Bathroom is a lovely room being much larger than you would normally get in a modern two bedroom property having a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, chrome mixer tap with pop up waste, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, W.C. Chrome towel radiator and extractor fan. Velux rooflight.
Outside
Front Garden pathway leading to the front door with outside light.
Rear Garden landscaped with a patio accessed from the Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room, ideal for outdoor seating and barbeques where you can take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun, with the remainder to lawn being enclosed with stone walling and high timber fencing to remainder of boundaries offering a great degree of privacy. Outside light and power point. Outside tap. Air Source Heat Pump. Pathway to Gated rear access leading to:
A private driveway gives rear access to the parking areas for the three cottages in this select development and is subject to shared maintenance obligations.
Allocated Parking for two motor vehicles.
Location
Situated in the picturesque village of Shutford, that is recorded in the Doomsday Book and from the 1750’s was an important part of the local plush industry until its demise when the power looms in Coventry took over. Wrench’s, based in Shutford, supplied plush for the 1896 Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and produced decorations for Windsor Castle for Queen Victoria. Many period Hornton stone cottages and houses remain in Shutford to this day. The village is situated approximately 5 miles west of Banbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Convenient road access to M40 motorway (J11). Rail links to London at Banbury (approximately 65 minutes to London Marylebone), Milton Keynes (approximately 33 minutes to London Euston), Bicester North (56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).
Useful information
Heating: Air Source Heat Pump – underfloor heating to all ground floor rooms, Clearview stove to Living Room. Radiators to first floor.
Windows: Timber double glazed windows
Services: Mains: Water. Electric. Drainage: Mains
Broadband: Superfast Broad band is available in the village.
Council Tax Band: C
Village Amenities: Public House (currently closed), 12th Century Church, Village Hall, milk, and newspaper deliveries.
Nearby Towns: Further amenities are close by at Banbury (5 Miles), Chipping Norton (12 miles) Stratford Upon Avon (17.5 miles), Bicester (22.5 miles), Oxford (29 miles), Milton Keynes (36 miles), (all distances approximate)
Village population: 476 people (2011 Census).
Primary School: Range of nearby Primary Schools at North Newington, Wroxton and Sibford Gower.
Secondary School: Warriner School Ofsted: Good
Independent Schools: Bloxham Public School, Tudor Hall. Preparatory School: Cardus, St John’s Priory School.
Rail Links: Rail links Banbury to London Marylebone (approximately 65 minutes) (Bicester North (approximately 56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).
Motorway Links: Convenient road access to and M40 (J11) motorways and M1 (J15)
EPC Rating: B
Title: Freehold
Local Authority: Cherwell District Council
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents, please contact Saul Roux Scrivener MRICS on[use Contact Agent Button].
Website
For more information visit
Directions
From Banbury Cross proceed west through West Bar Street exiting the town of the Broughton Road, turn right as signposted to North Newington continue through the village until reaching Shutford, you will come down the hill and turn right as signposted to Ivy Lane where Bluebell Cottage is located on your right hand side.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sunday By appointment.
AGENTS NOTES
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
All boundaries indicated on plans are approximate and should be verified with your Solicitor.
All school catchments should be verified and not relied on.
230215
Council tax band: C
Combining the best of both worlds with character and a modern energy efficient build, this charming stone cottage will appeal to those seeking a quiet countryside location with easy access to the Cotswolds in a property that is ready to move into.
Bluebell Cottage is situated amongst a small development of only three properties within this desirable village. You might be forgiven for thinking its exterior character suggests it has stood in this location for much longer however it was actually constructed in 2018 and enjoys a high specification.
The warm tones of the stone echo traditional cottage style and inside has been designed for modern day living with good sized airy rooms.
You enter the property through an entrance hall having an under stairs cupboard and ground floor cloakroom. One of the standout features of the cottage is the generous sized Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room that will come into its own when you have friends around with French doors onto the rear garden making it ideal for summer barbeques. Then when it comes to snuggling up at night, the Sitting Room with a Clearview stove is just about perfect for those “Netflix and Chill” evenings.
Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms, master bedroom with fitted wardrobe, and a very spacious bathroom.
Outside there is a pleasant approximately South-East facing rear garden that is a real sun trap ideal for summer barbeques. What is often missing in traditional cottages, you get here, with the benefit of being able to park two motor vehicles in the adjoining allocated parking spaces. The property is subject to the balance of a 10 year residential new build latent defect insurance with ARK.
When it comes to cottages, one thing you do want to feel is cosy in the winter. So, you will really enjoy feeling the warmth under your feet from the underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and of course no cottage would be complete without a fire, and Bluebell Cottage has a Clearview stove in the Sitting Room for those who love to watch a dancing, flickering fire. Upstairs is heated by radiators and the property has an air source heating pump.
Shutford is an attractive village having a Pub (currently closed), 12th Century Church, active Village Hall, milk, and newspaper deliveries and is some 5 miles west of Banbury, the nearest town, where a wide range of amenities can be found including supermarkets (M&S, Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, Lidl, and Aldi), shopping, restaurants, and cafes, ten pin bowling, sports centre, gyms, and cinemas. Beautiful country walks are nearby for those with dogs. Soho Farmhouse (11 miles) Chipping Norton (12 miles). For commuters, Banbury (5 miles) has rail links to London, Oxford, Bicester, and Birmingham and is on J11 of the M40 motorway.
Property Summary
• Quote Reference: SRK when inquiring
• Modern Stone Cottage
• Walking distance to Countryside & Pub
• 2 Double Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
• Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
• Sitting Room with Clearview stove
• Off Road Parking
• Air Source Heat Pump – Underfloor Heating & Radiators
• Timber Double Glazed Windows
• Front & Rear Garden
Sellers Perspective
So, what particularly attracted you to the property when you bought it?
The characterful feel with the benefit of being a new build, as well as the idyllic village. The size of the kitchen dining room allows for such a lovely entertaining area with the French doors leading straight into the garden for summer barbeques.
How long have owned the property?
Four years
Briefly, can you tell me some of the things you love about living here?
a. The wonderful countryside walks on your doorstep.
b. Friendly neighbours.
c. The songbirds – they are so tame.
Why are you moving?
We really didn’t want to leave but have to move to be closer to work.
What will you miss the most?
The silence. There is nothing better than waking up to the songbirds and the occasional horse going by on a weekend morning.
Description
Ground Floor
The ground floor has under floor heating throughout with digital thermostats for each room so the temperature can be controlled separately in addition there is a Clearview stove in the Sitting Room.
You enter the property via a pathway through the front garden that leads to the part glazed entrance door leading to:
Entrance Hall with recessed coir door mat and having oak engineered flooring with doors providing access to:
Ground Floor Cloakroom having a contemporary white suite of a vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and W.C., metro tiled walls with feature ornate geometric tiled wall and extractor fan.
Under Stair Cupboard providing space for storage of vacuum cleaner, ironing board, coats, and shoes etc.
From the entrance hall stairs with oak balustrades and rails rise to the first floor.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room is located at the rear of the property and is a fine feature of the property being of generous proportions with a fitted kitchen with limed oak effect laminate worksurfaces with an inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a window overlooking the rear garden and French doors giving access to the rear garden. Extensive range of cream shaker style fronted base units comprising cupboards and drawers, pan drawers, wine rack and matching wall units. Brushed stainless steel oven and microwave, induction hob with recirculating hood over. Space & plumbing for washing machine. Integrated slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and wine fridge. Breakfast Bar and space for a four-seater dining table.
Sitting Room is located at the front of the property and is a cosy space offering the comfort of a Clearview stove for lighting up the fire and relaxing on winter nights with under floor heating, and warmth added by the feel of the oak engineered flooring. There is ample space for sofas and the current owners have a corner sofa in the room. Window to front and side aspects.
First Floor
The upstairs is heated by radiators.
From the entrance hall stairs with oak balustrades and handrails rise to the first floor.
Landing gives access to two double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Loft hatch to the roof space. Doors give access to:
Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with space for a king-sized bed with a built-in wardrobe and a recess that currently has a further freestanding double wardrobe that will remain at the property for the new owners and two windows to the front.
Bedroom 2 is a double bedroom with space for wardrobes and to set up a home office desk should you want to with a window to the rear aspect.
Bathroom is a lovely room being much larger than you would normally get in a modern two bedroom property having a three piece white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, chrome mixer tap with pop up waste, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, W.C. Chrome towel radiator and extractor fan. Velux rooflight.
Outside
Front Garden pathway leading to the front door with outside light.
Rear Garden landscaped with a patio accessed from the Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room, ideal for outdoor seating and barbeques where you can take advantage of the afternoon and evening sun, with the remainder to lawn being enclosed with stone walling and high timber fencing to remainder of boundaries offering a great degree of privacy. Outside light and power point. Outside tap. Air Source Heat Pump. Pathway to Gated rear access leading to:
A private driveway gives rear access to the parking areas for the three cottages in this select development and is subject to shared maintenance obligations.
Allocated Parking for two motor vehicles.
Location
Situated in the picturesque village of Shutford, that is recorded in the Doomsday Book and from the 1750’s was an important part of the local plush industry until its demise when the power looms in Coventry took over. Wrench’s, based in Shutford, supplied plush for the 1896 Coronation of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and produced decorations for Windsor Castle for Queen Victoria. Many period Hornton stone cottages and houses remain in Shutford to this day. The village is situated approximately 5 miles west of Banbury and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Convenient road access to M40 motorway (J11). Rail links to London at Banbury (approximately 65 minutes to London Marylebone), Milton Keynes (approximately 33 minutes to London Euston), Bicester North (56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).
Useful information
Heating: Air Source Heat Pump – underfloor heating to all ground floor rooms, Clearview stove to Living Room. Radiators to first floor.
Windows: Timber double glazed windows
Services: Mains: Water. Electric. Drainage: Mains
Broadband: Superfast Broad band is available in the village.
Council Tax Band: C
Village Amenities: Public House (currently closed), 12th Century Church, Village Hall, milk, and newspaper deliveries.
Nearby Towns: Further amenities are close by at Banbury (5 Miles), Chipping Norton (12 miles) Stratford Upon Avon (17.5 miles), Bicester (22.5 miles), Oxford (29 miles), Milton Keynes (36 miles), (all distances approximate)
Village population: 476 people (2011 Census).
Primary School: Range of nearby Primary Schools at North Newington, Wroxton and Sibford Gower.
Secondary School: Warriner School Ofsted: Good
Independent Schools: Bloxham Public School, Tudor Hall. Preparatory School: Cardus, St John’s Priory School.
Rail Links: Rail links Banbury to London Marylebone (approximately 65 minutes) (Bicester North (approximately 56 minutes to London Marylebone) & Bicester Village (approximately 51 minutes to London Marylebone).
Motorway Links: Convenient road access to and M40 (J11) motorways and M1 (J15)
EPC Rating: B
Title: Freehold
Local Authority: Cherwell District Council
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly via the vendors sole agents, please contact Saul Roux Scrivener MRICS on[use Contact Agent Button].
Website
For more information visit
Directions
From Banbury Cross proceed west through West Bar Street exiting the town of the Broughton Road, turn right as signposted to North Newington continue through the village until reaching Shutford, you will come down the hill and turn right as signposted to Ivy Lane where Bluebell Cottage is located on your right hand side.
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sunday By appointment.
AGENTS NOTES
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.
All boundaries indicated on plans are approximate and should be verified with your Solicitor.
All school catchments should be verified and not relied on.
230215
Council tax band: C
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