4 bedroom detached house for sale

A superb modern edge of village property with paddock land and a single storey additional house.



A superb modern edge of village property with paddock land and a single storey additional house.

Situation
Ridgeway Lodge is situated at the end of a no-through lane in the desirable edge of village location of West Adderbury. Adderbury has excellent local facilities, including a number of public houses, village store, a playing field, library, hairdressers and part-time Post Office. It is an active village and offers many clubs ranging from babies and toddlers groups, to Brownies, scouts, photography, gardening, WI, bowls, cricket, tennis and squash. More comprehensive amenities can be found at nearby Banbury and Oxford.

Local schools include Christopher Rawlins C of E Primary in the village and Warriner comprehensive (Bloxham). Independent schools include St. Johns Priory (Banbury), Winchester House (Brackley) and Carrdus (Overthorpe). Senior schools include Bloxham, Tudor Hall and a bus service from the village to the Oxford and Warwick schools. Easy access to junctions 10 (Ardley) & 11 (Banbury) of the M40 and regular rail services from Banbury to London Marylebone in approximately an hour.

The Accommodation
Ridgeway Lodge, completed in 2020, is a spacious Hornton stone home situated in a private position on the western side of the village and enjoys rural views including stunning sunsets. The modern accommodation is light with good ceiling heights and quality fixtures and fittings. Adjacent, over the parking area, is another single storey house.

The front door opens into a spacious vaulted ceiling contemporary kitchen with extensive storage cupboards centred around a work island with a marble worktop. Appliances include a Miele double wall oven with microwave above, a Bosch dishwasher a fridge and freezer. Adjacent to the dining area are bifold doors which open out to an outside terrace. The sitting room also has a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows (one automatic) with oak floor and a French door to the garden.

There is a utility room with a coat hanging and a door to a separate WC. Next door is a walk-in ‘works room’ with storage and from the inner hall is a secure understairs cupboard.

From the inner hall, are two double bedrooms both with sliding door cupboards and a family shower room. Upstairs are two further double bedrooms, both en suite with mirrored glazed cupboards. There is a study, ideal for a work from home space.

The Green House, an independent single storey house, which comprises an open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area, an en suite double bedroom, utility room with WC and a walled courtyard. This would make ideal dependent accommodation, work from home space or for income generation.

Outside
Both properties are approached via an automatic five bar gate to a hardstanding parking area with space for several cars. The gardens are south facing and comprise principally of lawns with some raised vegetable beds and a range fruit/vegetable cage. At the far end, is a slow flowing stream with ponds and bridges over leading to two concrete former garages. There is also access to the former railway embankment. Adjacent to the house is a west facing terrace which enjoys field views and sunsets.

To the west there are stockproof paddocks comprising of a small area with post and rail fence and a larger field with both rail and mature hedges. These paddocks extend to about 3.5 acres.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 52 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 52 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 23/10/2023). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Cherwell District Council.
Council Tax Band F.

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure. Please note there is a fenced-off public footpath skirting the property.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – OX17 3EL
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From Banbury, head south on the A361 continuing onto Oxford Road. Continue for about 3 miles until you enter Adderbury. After the lights take the right turn on the village green and continue down the High Street and proceed onto Water Lane. After the lane climbs up the hill, turn right onto Manor Road as the road bends left on the small triangular green. Continue to the end of Manor Road (no-through) and proceed further between Manor Lodge and Manor End House. Ridgeway Lodge and The Green House can be found at the end via the five-bar gate.