5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Dating from the early 18th century, Manor Farm Barns is an attractive barn conversion with annexe offering a total of more than 4,700 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged predominantly over a single floor. Configured to provide a stunning family and entertaining space and featuring wooden beams throughout, the accommodation flows from a welcoming double-height through reception hall with useful cloakroom and patio doors to the terrace. It briefly comprises a spacious wooden-floored sitting room with freestanding woodburner, and a generous dining room. Adjacent is an extensive vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with exposed A frame beams, units by DeVol kitchens and appliances from Bertazzoni and Meile. The large kitchen island includes a second fridge/chiller unit, comfortable seating area and an abundance of storage space. Next door is a fitted utility room, that includes a second dishwasher for when entertaining family or friends. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a vaulted bedroom wing providing a spacious part-panelled principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, one with a door to the terrace, and a modern family bathroom. On the first floor a galleried landing gives access to the property's two remaining vaulted double bedrooms, both with stairs rising to generous mezzanines, and to a modern family shower room.Set behind an area of level lawn and having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached through double iron gates over a gravelled driveway providing private parking and giving access to a link-attached outbuilding with garage and double gates to the rear garden, a laundry room, The Den and annexe with 26 ft. office and inter-connecting double bedroom, both with patio doors to the terrace, and a spacious en suite shower room. The enclosed rear garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by mature planting and features a large wraparound paved terrace incorporating a swimming pool, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.The peaceful village of Oddington sits near to Charlton-on-Otmoor which has a parish church, village pub and primary school. Set on the River Ray, nearby Islip has a church, primary school, health centre, village store, two public houses, a village hall, cricket pitch and children's playground. Kidlington, Bicester and Oxford provide more extensive shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities. Trains from Islip train station reach London in around 52 minutes, and the M40 gives easy access to the national motorway network, London and its airports. The area offers a wide range of state primary and secondary schooling including The Cherwell School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) together with a good selection of independent schools including Oxford Montessori, Bruern Abbey, Summer Fields and Oxford High.