Stonehaven
Banbury
STONEHAVEN
This is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike. “The views from the master bedroom are amazing to wake up to each morning,” say the owners, “and the rustic feel of the lounge is so cosy on a winter’s evening.
GROUND FLOOR
There is a pitched slate storm porch with a double-glazed casement door to the spacious entrance hall. Stairs rise to the first floor, alarm sensor, oak effect flooring that extends through most of the ground floor. Two radiators with covers, thermostat. Useful cloaks cupboard with shelving, front window. The cloakroom has a white low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin, ladder radiator, extractor fan. Double doors open to the bright and spacious living room with a TV point and a central ceiling beam. The impressive inglenook Hornton stone fireplace has a multi-fuel stove set on a brick hearth. There is a picture front window, and bi-fold doors across the rear wall overlook the garden. The separate dining room is an ideal entertaining space with enough room for a large table and six chairs, wall light points, alarm sensor, two rear windows with stone sills. The office has a telephone point, alarm sensor and a front window.
A well-designed and fitted kitchen with a good range of Scotch Blue painted base cabinets including two drawer sets, space and plumbing for a fridge and dishwasher. Integrated appliances include a tall fridge/freezer, Indesit fan-assisted electric oven and grill, AEG electric 4-ring hob and extractor hood. Oak work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit, Matching eye-level cupboards with two glazed display units, pelmets and under lighting, white ceramic wall tiles. Down lighters, hexagonal floor tiles, alarm sensor, extractor fan, front window, open archway to the utility room. Further Scotch blue base units with a stainless steel sink unit and long reach mixer tap. Oak work surface areas, tall dry food cupboard, eye-level cabinet, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer. Wall and floor tiles, double glazed rear door and window. Lockable fire door giving direct access to the garage.
Seller Insight
When we first saw the property, we were very impressed with how private and secure it was,” say the current owners of Stonehaven. “Being gated on all sides meant our dog could freely wander around and it was safe and secure from the main road for children in the future. There was also ample parking for our various cars and barbecue guests!”
Since moving in, the owners have made various improvement to the property. “We have increased the gravel area of the driveway, so you can turn around on the property and not into the main road,” they say. “New triple glazed windows and black guttering have been fitted and we have also made improvements to the drainage, as well as decorating the house throughout.”
This is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike. “The views from the master bedroom are amazing to wake up to each morning,” say the owners, “and the rustic feel of the lounge is so cosy on a winter’s evening. In the summer months, we have often hosted barbecues for family and friends. We have had 20 people here and 12 cars on the drive, still with plenty of space for everyone.”
Indeed, the generous gardens serve as an extension of the indoor living and entertaining space. “The grounds are private but spacious,” the owners say. “The front of the property has the sun all day, then the last few hours at the rear too. You can choose to be in the sun or the shade at any point of the day. We have stunning roses, as plants grow exceptionally well here!”
The local area has much to recommend it, too. “The local pub is fantastic and serves delicious food,” say the owners. “There are shops and post offices in Sulgrave and Middleton Cheney, and the local garage offers reasonably priced basics. Culworth has a great coffee shop and we have some local garden centres for lunches nearby. It is very quick and easy to pop into Banbury or down to Bicester. Our child loves going to nursery in Middleton Cheney. At weekends, there are plenty of wonderful walks to enjoy. Our neighbours on all sides are lovely and we shall miss them dearly when we leave.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
FIRST FLOOR
The spacious first floor landing has an airing cupboard with linen shelving and the pressurised hot water cylinder. There is a wide access hatch to the very spacious, bright and insulated main loft with has fitted lighting and a retractable wooden ladder. There is 7ft headroom and two cold water header tanks and two front Velux windows. There is much potential to convert (subject to relevant consent). The main bedroom is a bright and spacious room, the front and rear windows both provide attractive open countryside views. The en-suite has a white panelled bath, pedestal wash-hand basin and low-level WC. Fully tiled walls and floor, ladder radiator, shaver point, extractor fan. Shower enclosure with a Dolphin shower unit, hinge door, down lighters, opaque rear window.
Bedroom two is a very spacious guest bedroom with a rear window overlooking the garden. Bedroom three has a front window offering probably the best views over the open countryside. Bedroom four is also a decent children’s bedroom with a rear window. The family bathroom also has a white suite comprising panelled bath, low-level WC and pedestal wash-hand basin. Ladder radiator, extractor fan, shaver point, fully tiled floor and walls. Shower enclosure with a Dolphin thermostatic shower unit, hinged door, opaque front window.
OUTSIDE
Front Garden
‘Stonehaven’ is approached via a wide timber 5-bar gate that opens to an L-shaped stone driveway providing extensive parking to the house. There is a wide lawn section in front of the house, the border has poppies, roses, raspberries and an impressive artichoke. The frontage is screened by mature hedgerow and evergreen trees and extends to around 21.25m by 16.5m maximum. It is fully enclosed by wooden close boarded fencing of various heights across three sides, providing some privacy from Banbury Lane.
Double Garage & Parking
The attached stone built double garage has a high pitched slate roof proving good storage space with most of the loft being boarded. There is light, ample power points, single glazed rear window with a fire door giving direct access to the house. The Worcester oil-fired boiler is also located in the garage. There is a blocked paved area in front of the garage for 4 vehicles, the generous driveway does provide room for large vehicles, and more than enough for most!
Rear Garden
Directly behind the lounge is a private gravelled patio, with the pathway extending across the rear of the property. There is an outside double power point, cold-water tap, PIR lighting and coach-lamps. The garden is predominantly north-facing and measures 21.7m wide by 13.15m deep. The garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by newly fitted wooden fencing on two of the three boundaries. The plastic bunded Carbery 1,115 litre oil tank is in the far left corner on a concrete base. There are two apple trees, a holly tree, a clematis and some privet hedging screens parts of the garden, along with neighbouring trees across the rear boundary. There is gated access on both sides of the property.
LOCATION
Thorpe Mandeville is a small village in West Northamptonshire 6.2 miles to the northeast of Banbury and 9.6 miles from Brackley. It is situated within the catchment area of several Ofsted rated local pre-schools and primary schools. It is only a 9-minute drive from the M40 (J11) and 30 minutes form the M1 at Crick (J16). A local butcher in the adjacent village calls weekly with a mobile shop, there are cafes, post offices and wider amenities such as a supermarket and pharmacy a short drive away in nearby villages, the largest being Middleton Cheney. Senior schooling is found here at The Chenderit, or further afield in the market town of Brackley. There are also some great local garden centres and shopping locations such as the Banbury Gateway, and the Banbury Cross retail parks around a 10 minute drive away. There is a village hall, The Three Conies public house and the C of E 14th century St.John the Baptist church. There is a mainline train station in Banbury providing good access to Birmingham, Reading and Marylebone in around an hour. HS2 works are not visible or audible from the property at any time. The house faces attractive open farmland with uninterrupted views and miles of public rural walks through some prime open countryside.
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Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage, oil-fired radiator central heating, B T.
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire Council.
Telephone: (0300) 126 3000.
Council Tax Band: Current Payable: ‘G’. £3,656.27 PA.
Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage
Ultrafast broadband is available in the post code delivering 1,000Mbps download and upload speeds (do check with your existing supplier). There is 4G mobile signal in the village from Vodafone, Talkmobile, Asda, Voxi, 02 and EE (do check with your own mobile phone supplier).
Tenure
Freehold
Viewing Arrangements
Strictly through the vendors sole agent Fine & Country on either (01295) 239665 or (07761) 439927.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm Saturday 9am – 4pm Sunday By prior arrangement
Directions
Approaching from Banbury, head towards J11 of the M40, then take the 3rd exit left where signposted to Brackley on the A422. Continue up the dual carriageway, then take the 1st left turning on to Banbury Lane signposted Thorpe Mandeville on the B4525. Stay on this road for 0.6 of a mile, turning left towards the village just before the speed camera. After a further short drive you will enter Thorpe Mandeville. ‘Stonehaven’ is the 3rd house on your left identified by our Fine & Country for sale board.
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 03.09.2024
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Fine & Country Banbury
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