Property description

THE PROPERTY A substantial stone built period village home offering impressive family accommodation of c.3600 sq ft arranged over three floors with a detached cottage annex converted from the former stables. The property offers a large reception hall, sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, dining room, conservatory and a 17' oak fitted kitchen/breakfast room. The four bedrooms are all double rooms and there is a large bathroom, shower room and a cloakroom. Outside there is a good size South facing well established garden which backs onto fields, a double garage, parking and outbuildings. The cottage annex could be extended into the adjoining outbuilding to provide a kitchen and further living space. The property is believed to date back to the early 18th Century and has been modernised by the current owners to retain much of its original character and charm. Double glazed windows have recently been installed throughout. The Stables stands on a c.0.25 acre plot.  

LOCATION The Stables is quietly tucked away backing onto fields in South Street just a short walk from the village school. Middle Barton is a friendly and popular North Oxfordshire village, which is ideally placed for access to both Oxford and Banbury. The village offers excellent local facilities including an excellent village school, a church, a general store/post office and a Bistro pub. There are also a number of clubs and village activities including football, netball, tennis and bowling. The nearby village of Lower Heyford has the advantage of a railway station offering a main line service into Oxford and London (Paddington) and Oxford Parkway station will be within easy reach and will provide a fast service into London, Marylebone. Middle Barton is also well placed for access to the M40, both junctions 9 & 10 and Bicester village is just 20 mins drive away. 

HALL 26' 0" x 9' 5" (7.92m x 2.87m) A spacious hall on two levels. Study recess with space for computer desk. Cloaks hanging space. Windows to sides and door to front. Exposed stone and brick walling. Terracotta tiled and flagstone flooring. Two radiators. Staircase to first floor.  

CLOAKROOM Low level w.c.and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Frosted window to front. Terracotta tiled flooring.  

SITTING ROOM 26' 6" x 14' 0" (8.08m x 4.27m) Impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove with exposed timber over. Flagstone flooring. Windows to front and to rear with window seats to front. Heavily beamed ceiling. Exposed stone work. Turning stone ` turret staircase' rising to first floor. Three radiators.

 

DINING ROOM 11' 3" x 9' 6" (3.43m x 2.9m) Window to front. Bespoke turning timber staircase to upper floor. Terracotta tiled flooring. Two radiators.  

CONSERVATORY 12' 8" x 12' 7" (3.86m x 3.84m) Overlooking the garden. French doors to courtyard patio. Radiator. Terracotta flooring.  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 1" x 16' 9" (5.21m x 5.11m) An impressive room enjoying a double aspect with windows to front and to rear. Beautifully fitted with extensive range of oak wall and base units. Space for Range Style cooker with extractor hood over. Ample work surfaces with inset double sink and drainer. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Cupboards housing gas fired boiler. Part tiled walls and terracotta tiled flooring. Painted panelled ceiling with track spotlights. Double aspect with windows to front and to rear.  

REAR PORCH Cloaks hanging space. Terracotta tiled flooring. Part glazed door to garden.  

 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Door to turning `turret' staircase to second floor with window to rear.  

BEDROOM THREE 14' 4" x 12' 10" (4.37m x 3.91m) Double aspect with windows to front and to rear. Built in wardrobe/cupboard and shelving. Radiator. 

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 2" x 11' 8" (4.32m x 3.56m) Double aspect. Shelved recess with timber mantel over. Radiator. 

SECOND FLOOR  

LANDING Velux windows to rear. Built in cupboards into eaves. Airing cupboard. Exposed timbers and stone walling.  

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 1" x 15' 3" (5.21m x 4.65m) Window to rear overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobes and cupboards into eaves. Radiator.  

BEDROOM TWO 16' 6" x 12' 10" (5.03m x 3.91m) Into eaves. Window to side. Velux window to rear. High ceiling and wealth of exposed timbers. Built in cupboards into eaves. Radiator.  

BATHROOM 9' 4" x 7' 0" (2.84m x 2.13m) White traditional suite with claw foot bath with shower attachment, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated ladder towel rail. Velux window to front. Painted wall panelling. Terracotta tiled flooring.  

SHOWER ROOM 9' 4" x 7' 0" (2.84m x 2.13m) Corner shower cubicle, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated ladder towel rail. Velux window to front. 

OUTSIDE  

ANNEX  

SITTING ROOM 14' 3" x 11' 8" (4.34m x 3.56m) Bow window to front with deep oak sill and bespoke fitted desk. Staircase to first floor. Under stairs cupboard with hot water tank and storage space. Door to front. Ceramic tiled flooring. Electric wall heater 

SHOWER ROOM Tiled shower cubicle, low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Small patterned window to side. Ceramic tiled flooring. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.  

FIRST FLOOR  

BEDROOM 12' 2" x 11' 9" (3.71m x 3.58m) Velux windows to front. Floor level window to side. Electric wall heater. Stone display recess with exposed timber mantel over. Exposed timbers.  

DOUBLE GARAGE 17' 3" x 17' 0" (5.26m x 5.18m) Power and light. Meters.  

STORE 15' 4" x 8' 8" (4.67m x 2.64m) To rear of garage with door to garden to side.  

FRONT GARDEN Mainly brick paved for parking. Pathway and steps to gate to rear.  

REAR GARDEN A lovely private South facing garden of a good size. Brick paved courtyard patio with steps up to lawned garden which backs on to fields. Mature trees and shrubs. Flower and herbaceous borders. Wood and bin store. Enclosed by stone walling, panel fencing and evergreen hedging Gate to front.  

STORE/WORK SHOP 13' 5" x 9' 9" (4.09m x 2.97m) Window to rear. Glazed door to side. This room is adjoining the annex and could be incorporated into the annex if required, subject to any necessary consents.