For Sale3 Bedroom Cottage in Thenford, Banbury, OX17£675,000

An impressive late 17th/early 18th Century former farmhouse and dairy constructed of local ironstone with double glazed timber windows throughout. Situated in a semi-rural location with countryside views, at the end of a no-through lane. The property backs onto a private secluded courtyard setting of just three dwellings to the rear. Dating back to the late 17th century, the former farmhouse is constructed of local ironstone beneath a slate roof with double glazed timber windows throughout. The property has been subjected to an extensive sympathetic renovation and modernisation over the past 28 years, including a new roof, whilst retaining a wealth of period character, charm and original features. The entrance hall boasts a stone flagged floor and a wooden staircase leads to the first floor. The sitting room has a dual aspect (east and west) with a beech wood block floor and features an Inglenook fireplace with seating area either side and a Clearview high canopy wood burning stove. The free- standing kitchen has a handmade Terracotta tiled floor and Royal Blue oil fired (2-oven) AGA. An oil- fired boiler serves domestic heating and hot water via radiators. The first-floor landing has stripped and waxed floorboards, a vaulted ceiling with an oak balustrade forming a Minstrels’ gallery above and opposite the front entrance. There are three bedrooms each with exposed floorboards. The principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with Velux roof windows, Mira electric shower, glass shower screen, white Twyford WC and basin. The family bathroom has a three-piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, basin and WC. Dual fuel heated towel rail. Outside The property is approached along a no through lane. There is a small lawned area to the front. Within the courtyard, there is access to The Old Bothy which is a detached brick outbuilding, with a slate roof that has been renovated. An oak stable door opens to a flexible space with Velux roof windows to the western aspect and double glazed window to the eastern aspect. The Bothy has a Quarry tiled floor, (electric underfloor heating with digital controller), and featuring a 'Stovax Stockton 5' wood burning stove. Power, light and Ethernet/broadband are connected. A stone built double garage beneath a slate roof has a Cedar up-and-over door with internal and external lighting and power connected. One off-street parking space. Oil tank. Situation Thenford is a charming hamlet within this delightful conservation area and offers traditional village living. Thenford has a parish church and is home to Thenford Gardens and Arboretum. Middleton Cheney is the closest village to Thenford and is well serviced by amenities including a variety of shops, two public houses, a post office and pharmacy. A local primary (Middleton Cheney Primary Academy) and secondary school (Chenderit School) as well as an active village hall with an array of clubs and societies. More extensive facilities can be found in the market town of Banbury or further afield in Oxford and Milton Keynes. Additional Information Council Tax Band D – West Northamptonshire District Council. Services include water, drainage, electricity and a domestic oil tank. Check mobile/broadband speeds for the location at checker.ofcom.org.uk Additional information - ** VIEWING AVAILABLE FROM JANUARY ** Reception Hallway - Sitting Room with Inglenook fireplace - Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Aga - Galleried Landing - Three First Floor Bedrooms (principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room) - Family Bathroom - Detached Bothy with underfloor heating - Double Garage - Small Front Garden - Oil Fired Heating Key information Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold