An exceptional detached bungalow with a double garage and large driveway, individually constructed to high specification located on the edge of this sought after Village within easy reach of Banbury and the M40.

The Property
Castle Lodge, Overthorpe is an exceptional detached bungalow which is pleasantly located on the edge of the village in an elevated position with far reaching countryside views. The property was constructed in 2023 by a highly renowned local developer and is finished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation is spacious and well planned, briefly comprising an entrance hallway, a sitting room with wood burning stove, an open plan kitchen/dining room with a vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors to the garden. There is a study/home office, a master bedroom with a luxury en-suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and a beautifully fitted shower room. Externally there are lawned gardens to the side, a large driveway with parking for several vehicles and a double garage with attic space which has potential for conversion subject to planning approval. The plot measures approximately 0.6 acres to include the access road and verges leading to the property.  We have prepared a floorplan to show the room sizes and layout. Some of the main features include:

Situation
The conservation village of Overthorpe is a small hamlet on the borders of South Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire on the eastern side of the Cherwell Valley. The pretty 14th century village church, covering the parishes of Warkworth and Overthorpe can be accessed over the fields from the village centre. The larger neighbouring village of Middleton Cheney has good local facilities including village shop, library, public houses, doctors surgery, nursery, primary and secondary schools together with a fine parish Church. The market town of Banbury, only 2 miles away, offers more extensive retail, leisure and recreational facilities. The major towns of Milton Keynes, Stratford Upon Avon, Leamington Spa and Oxford are all within a 30 mile radius, and provide excellent opportunities for theatre, cinema, concerts and retail therapy. Local preparatory schools include The Carrdus and Overthorpe (both 1 mile), Winchester House (Brackley). Public schools at Tudor Hall (girls) and Bloxham (co-ed), in addition to Warwick public school (boys) and Warwick High school (girls). Connection onto the M40 Motorway, for Birmingham and the north, or London and the south, at junction 11 approximately 2 miles away. Banbury train station is easily accessible (1.5 miles) and has a regular train service to London (Marylebone) approximately 55 minutes at peak time. Sporting activities in the area include: golf at Cherwell Edge (Middleton Cheney) and Tadmarton; horse racing at Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon; motor racing at Silverstone; Bicester village at Bicester/M40 (J 9). Soho Farmhouse (private members club) at Great Tew.

Entrance Hallway
A large central hallway with two useful storage cupboards, attractive stone tiled flooring and access to all accommodation.

Shower Room
Beautifully Fitted with a high quality suite comprising a double shower cubicle, a wash hand basin and low level W.C. Attractive tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail.

Kitchen/Dining Room
A stunning open plan room with a high vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors to the garden. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with high quality shaker style cabinetry comprising wall units and base cabinets and drawers with marble work surfaces over and an inset sink with drainer. There is also a large central island with an induction hob and retractable down draft extractor. Integrated appliances include Neff twin ovens and dishwasher, a tall fridge and tall freezer. There is ample space for a table and chairs and for a a sofa making this an ideal space for entertaining, dining and relaxing.

Sitting Room
A very spacious reception room with stone tiled flooring, windows to the side and rear and a modern wood burning stove.

Study/Bedroom Four
An ideal space for those who work from home and which could be used as a TV/games room or as a fourth bedroom.

Master Bedroom
A large double bedroom with a part vaulted ceiling, windows to the front and side and built in wardrobes. There is an en-suite bathroom which has been beautifully fitted with a high quality suite comprising an oval bath, a double shower cubicle, a wash hand basin with vanity unit and a low level WC. Attractive modern tiled floor and walls, underfloor heating and a window to the side.

Bedroom Two
A double room with built in wardrobes and a window to the front.

Bedroom Three
A double room currently used as a sitting room with a window to the front.

Outside
The property is approached via a private road and is pleasantly set back with far reaching countryside views. There is a large block paved and gravel driveway which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to the double garage with useful loft storage. There is a large garden to the side which is laid to lawn with a paved seating area adjoining the house ideal for barbeques, relaxing and entertaining. The patio leads to a pathway that crosses the rear of the property. Electric vehicle charging point.

Directions
From Juntion 11 M40 proceed towards Banbury and take the first exit at the next roundabout. Continue and take the first exit at the second roundabout toward Overthorpe. Continue for approximately a half mile where the access to the private road will be found as the second turn on your left having passed the main village road. The plot will be found on your left hand side.

Additional Information
Services Mains electricity and water. Heating via an air source heat pump. Provision has been made and planning permission obtained for the installation of solar panels on the property's south facing roof and the roof of the garage. The waste is plumbed directly into a private treatment plant. Local Authority Cherwell District Council. Council tax band to be confirmed.Viewing Strictly by prior arrangement with Round & Jackson.TenureA freehold property.Agents NoteThe images shown of the interior and exterior have been digitally created.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold