4 bedroom detached house for sale

This elegant detached Victorian home occupies an elevated position with views of the Cherwell valley and is set within the heart of the village of Steeple Aston.

Whitsun House dating back to around 1840 maintains a wonderful mix of character combined with modern features. Extending to over 2,000sq ft, the accommodation is extensive and flexible and would provide the ideal family home.

Two reception rooms enjoying countryside views sit to the front of the house including a welcoming sitting room with a charming working feature fireplace providing a focal point for the room, and a study of generous proportions.

The classically styled solid wood kitchen to the rear connects to an inviting dining room, recently fitted with bi-fold doors to the garden and an attractive skylight, flooding the space with natural light. A separate utility/boot room and cloakroom leads from here, conveniently with a side door for access.

The cellar housing the oil-fired boiler is a useful space currently used for storage and provides the option for a variety of uses.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, the principal with ensuite shower room, and a modern family bathroom with wood flooring.

Stepping outside, the garden is sizable at approximately 100ft. in length with a large, raised lawn area bordered by mature trees and shrubs. There is a single garage to the front of the house with a parking space in front.

The village shop and post office are just a stone’s throw away. Other amenities of this highly regarded village include The Red Lion pub, a well-respected primary school, a parish church and large children’s playground and sports field. A wider range of shopping and recreational amenities are available in the local market town of Bicester (6 miles). There is a rail station on the Oxford - Banbury line at Lower Heyford (1.5 miles). The M40 (J.10) is approx 8 miles, giving access to London and the Midlands.