An exceptional family home in glorious gardens and grounds.

Description

Woody Lane House lies on the edge of Charlbury in this enviable setting, with views over the beautiful gardens and far reaching countryside views to the west from the drawing room. Built in 1993, this impressive detached family house has been carefully extended and reconfigured to create an exceptional family home of considerable style and character. With generously proportioned and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors, it lends itself perfectly to family living and entertaining. The welcoming reception area and dining hall set the scene for the proportions, style and finish throughout the property. The centrepiece is undoubtedly the stunning open plan kitchen/dining/family room, perfect for entertaining and family gatherings, with the feeling of light and space enhanced by windows and folding doors opening to the gardens. The hand-built kitchen, with quality appliances, has been tastefully designed and, for quieter moments, there is a large study. The light, triple aspect drawing room has a wood burning stove, and doors open to the terrace with west facing views over countryside. There are six good bedrooms on the upper floors, three with en suites, together with a family bathroom and an additional shower room.

The leisure complex is particularly appealing. The pool is very practical and useable all year round, since it adjoins the main house and has been designed with full length windows and patio doors on all sides to enjoy the views over the gardens, together with seating space to relax poolside.
The pool suite is complemented by air conditioning, mood lighting, a changing room with shower room and, for the less energetic, there is a hot tub adjoining the pool.
Gardens. The glorious grounds have been carefully redesigned and thoughtfully landscaped to create glorious gardens, complemented by an additional paddock. Approached through electric gates, the driveway winds its way round the attractive parkland style grounds, planted with trees, and leads to the property. The formal gardens have been beautifully landscaped with neatly tended lawns bordered by clipped hedges, carefully placed terraces and walkways, and well stocked borders with trees, plants and shrubs. There is extensive parking to the front, together with garaging and a carport. 9There is an additional paddock, together with stabling and a store/tack room. In all the gardens and grounds extend to 4.26 acres.

Location

Charlbury is an historic and sought after market town set amongst attractive rolling countryside, midway between the great estates of Blenheim and Cornbury, with lovely countryside walks to be enjoyed along the nearby footpaths and bridleways. There is a thriving and vibrant community, with clubs and societies including Charlbury cricket club, a tennis club and an active drama society and film club. Facilities include a good range of local shops, together with a medical centre, dental practice, veterinary surgery, library and a well-regarded primary school. Charlbury is particularly well placed for commuters, with the railway station providing a regular mainline train service to Oxford and London Paddington and junction 9 of the M40 is approximately 12 miles away. There is also good access to the wide range of excellent schools in Oxford, Woodstock, Witney and Abingdon.

Oxford 15 miles, Burford 8 miles, Woodstock 7 miles, Witney 7 miles, Chipping Norton 7 miles, M40 (junction 9) 12 miles, Charlbury Railway Station (Paddington) 1 hour 2 minutes

Square Footage: 5,670 sq ft


Acreage: 4.26 Acres

Directions

Leave Oxford on the A44 north, proceed through Woodstock, past Judds Garage and The Duke of Marlborough public house and turn left onto the B4437 to Charlbury. On entering Charlbury along Woodstock Road, the driveway and gates to Woody Lane House will be found on the right, just before the turning into Reynolds Court. (NB Three little words – shields acoustics irritable)

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. Oil heating. Septic tank drainage.

Brochure prepared and photographs taken April 2024.