Modern family home in charming village.

Description

Woodland House is a charming family home, built and completed in 2019. Detached, positioned in a peaceful location and constructed of Horton stone under slate roof, this delightful home seamlessly combines modern living with classic village charm.

Well-proportioned and flexible accommodation, with a welcoming ambiance makes Woodland House an ideal family home. Upon entering the house is a hallway leading to the main reception rooms. The sitting room is comfortable with a wood burner and doors providing access to the garden. The kitchen is well-appointed with contemporary fittings, including Lamona induction hob, oven, built in microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler fridge. The breakfast island provides plenty of work space too. There is also ample room for a dining table and bi-folding doors lead out to the patio area. This provides a fantastically light and spacious area, making it a perfect social hub of the home. On the ground floor there is also a separate utility room, a cloakroom and underfloor heating to be enjoyed throughout.

Upstairs the principal bedroom is impressive. The theme of light and space continues and there is a en suite shower room with modern fixtures and fittings. There are three further generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside the garden is low maintenance, offering different levels and predominantly laid to lawn. There is a patio and seating area to be to be enjoyed in the south facing sunshine, perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining. To the front of the house is a pretty flowered garden and a pathway leading to the front door. There is a gravelled shared driveway with off road spaces for two cars.

Location

Shutford lies 5 miles to the west of Banbury, on the edge of the Cotswolds in North Oxfordshire. With origins dating to Saxon times and earlier, the church of St Martins has Norman origins. The village is full of historical buildings built from the local Hornton stone, with pub, church, village hall and children’s play area. Nearby Sibford has a village shop and post office. The market town of Banbury (5 miles) offers shopping facilities, cinema, restaurants, bars and a sports complex. More extensive facilities can be found in Chipping Norton, (11 miles) Shipston on Stour, (11 miles) Stratford upon Avon, (16 miles) and Oxford (34 miles.)

Excellent communication links with equidistant access to the M40 at Banbury (J11) for the South and Gaydon (J12) for Birmingham and the North. Mainline train services from Banbury to London Marylebone (from 60 minutes). Birmingham International Airport is 39 miles away.

There are excellent local schooling facilities including the primary school in Shenington. The village is in the Priority Area (at time of print September 2023) for the Warwickshire Grammar Schools at Stratford-upon-Avon - King Edward VI (KES) for boys, Stratford Grammar School (for girls). For private schooling - Kings High (girls), Warwick (boys), Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham (co-ed) and Sibford. Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns’ Priory (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Sibford, Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon) and Warwick Prep.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Brailes; theatres at Chipping Norton, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford; Soho Farmhouse private members club at Great Tew; indoor sports complex, cycling club and cinema in Banbury, motor racing at Silverstone and British Motor museum at Gaydon; horse racing at Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham. There is a good footpath and bridleway network through the surrounding rolling countryside and Upton House and Gardens National Trust property is 4 miles away.

Please note all property times and distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,415 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax Band - E