Croughton Road, Aynho, Banbury by Fine & Country

Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1295 239666 banbury@fineandcountry.com 1 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9AA

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FINE & COUNTRY 11 CROUGHTON ROAD Built in the early 1800s, 11 Croughton Road is a stone fronted Grade II listed cottage in what is fondly known as the ‘Apricot village’. “We like characterful older properties,” the current owners say of the cottage itself, “and this one had retained its character, and is especially nice when a large fire is roaring in the sitting room fireplace.”

Fine & Country is a global network of estate agencies specialising in the marketing, sale and rental of luxury residential property. With offices in the UK, Australia, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Namibia, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, The Channel Islands, UAE, USA and West Africa we combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals. Fine & Country appreciates the most exclusive properties require a more compelling, sophisticated and intelligent presentation - leading to a common, yet uniquely exercised and successful strategy emphasising the lifestyle qualities of the property.

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This unique approach to luxury homes marketing delivers high quality, intelligent and creative concepts for property promotion combined with the latest technology and marketing techniques. We understand moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment. With Fine & Country you benefit from the local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts of a well trained, educated and courteous team of professionals, working to make the sale or purchase of your property as stress free as possible.

The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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Ground Floor Layout A wide leaded light casement door opens to the hallway, with doors to the dining area and living room. The lounge has an impressive inglenook fireplace with bread oven and canopy. Ceiling beams, internal gothic window and front window, TV aerial point. The dining area runs the width of the house and has a deep shelved pantry and stairs to the first floor. Ceiling beams, thermostat, steps up to the kitchen. The galley kitchen has been well designed to offer a range of pan drawers and base units with oak work surfaces. Gas double oven, 4-ring gas hob, integrated fridge and slim dishwasher. Track lighting, rear window, side door leads to the garden and outbuilding.

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Seller Insight “Since moving in, we have made various improvements,” the owners say, “all in keeping with the historic look of the old building. We have re-wired the electrics, replaced oil fired central heating with gas, re-pointed the front façade, renovated the windows, updated and improved the bathrooms, and installed a fitted kitchen, also optimising the loft storage capabilities. We also opened out an old fireplace on the first floor, and replaced a 1960s serving hatch with a decorative internal window to let more light into the dining area.” “We have improved the garden and created a wildlife pond,” the owners continue. “There is a private Cotswold dry stone walled garden to the rear of the cottage, which runs approximately North to South and enjoys plenty of sun throughout most of the year. The patio beside the cottage is perfect for al fresco dining, while the wildlife pond at the far end of the garden is a lovely place to relax. The apricot blossom in spring and later fruit on the tree on the front wall are just beautiful, too. There is a stone outbuilding which would be ideal as an external studio or workshop. The property also comes with its own garage and parking space, which is unusual for the area.” The local area has much to offer in terms of both beauty and convenience. “There is a range of very attractive walks directly from the village and in the surrounding area,” say the owners, “while Banbury is a nice town for shopping and for its arts scene. The excellent local pubs are great for socialising and eating out, while the village itself has a good restaurant, a vibrant village hall and recreation ground. A weekly library van visits the village, too. There is a weekly Post Office in the village hall and full-time Post Office and stores in nearby Charlton, with a good sized co-op in the nearby village of Croughton. Primary schools are to be found in Charlton and Croughton, with Secondary schools in Brackley, Middleton Cheney and Banbury. Bicester and Bicester village designer outlet are just fifteen minutes’ drive away, while a regular bus service runs to Banbury and Brackley. Being just ten minutes from the M40 (junction 10), the location provides easy and quick access to Oxford and London.” “When we bought this property, we thought Aynho village was especially attractive. It had a number of active community groups and clubs that we already belonged to, as well as being on the bus route for our son’s secondary school in Brackley.”* * 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.

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We have endless memories of all the happy times associated with fifteen years of family life here.â&#x20AC;?

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First Floor Sitting Room or Bedroom 2

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First Floor

Bedroom 3 or Study

The spacious and bright landing features impressive elm floor boards and ceiling beams. Wall light points, stairs to the second floor. The airing cupboard houses the modern gasfired condensing boiler and lagged hot water cylinder. Exposed stone wall, a small rear window provides a lovely glimpse of the garden. The sitting room has an operational fireplace set within the exposed brick and stone gable wall and a curved oak window shelf. Shelved storage cupboard, elm boards, ceiling beams, telephone point and front window (this room could be used as a double bedroom). Bedroom 3 (currently used as an office) has ceiling beams and exposed floor boards with a front window. The family bathroom has an oval claw and foot roll top bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, quality ceramics, radiator/towel rail, beams, two rear windows. Second Floor Layout The landing area is currently used as a study/work area but could be used as a nursery or sitting area if preferred. Exposed A-frame beam and purlins, loft access, exposed elm boards, rear window. The main bedroom has well fitted wardrobes across the gable wall providing hanging space and good storage. Exposed A-frame and purlins, oak book shelving, elm boards, two front windows. The re-fitted shower room has a curved shower enclosure with a Bristan shower unit. Contemporary period radiator, quality ceramics, pedestal wash hand basin, lowlevel WC. Deep storage cupboard, exposed elm boards, rear window overlooking the garden.

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The names scratched on the panes of glass of the master bedroom window, thought to possibly be ‘graffiti’ by flock weavers working in the cottage, are a favourite and highly unique feature.”

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First Floor Bathroom

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Second Floor Work Area or Nursery

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Outside Off the kitchen, four stone steps lead to a private terrace enclosed by dry stone walling and the outbuilding. There is an outside light by the back door and a cold-water tap. The garden is around 25ft wide with colourful herbaceous borders, rambling roses, a mixture of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and a wildlife pond towards the far end. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and extends to around 54ft in length. It is surrounded by attractive dry stone walling, and protected by a high south facing rear wall. Near the kitchen is a spacious stone outbuilding with services, currently providing good storage and housing the freezer, washing machine and water meter, (this building could provide an ideal outside office with modest investment). There is an attached stone garden tool store. Garage & Parking Facilities The cottage has the distinct advantage of owning a brick built lockable garage, situated directly opposite, across the village road. It has light and power and a space in front with room to park a second large car. It is 5.9m x 2.95m internally with a 1.9m door height. The garage is leasehold, with a 999 year lease running from 1964, maintenance costs are ÂŁ62 PA.

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LOCATION Aynho is a very sought after and pretty village known as the ‘Apricot Village’, due to the presence of apricot trees on many of the south facing properties. This property benefits from a mature, very productive tree. The Cartwright Hotel serves good food and a range of local beers. This is a village with a lively community, the Village Hall hosts many of the village clubs and societies, as well as being the venue for the weekly Post Office. There is a large and well used recreation ground with a running track, tennis courts and sports pavilion. A number of footpaths run directly out of the village with lovely views owing to the village’s elevated position. Deddington is a short drive away and offers a wider range of useful shops and facilities. Aynho is situated around eight miles to the south of Banbury, eight miles north of Bicester, and is conveniently located for the M40 (J10 or J11) which provides fast access to Birmingham, Oxford and London in addition to the rail network providing an easy commute to Marylebone in under an hour.

As well as our friends and a generally friendly community, we shall miss the international quality classical music concerts in nearby Adderbury church.”

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LOCAL AUTHORITY South Northants District Council. Telephone (01327) 322322. Council tax Band ‘D’. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly via the vendors sole agents please on telephone number (01295) 239665. SERVICES Mains electricity, drainage, metered water, gas, BT. (There is fibre optic broadband available within the village with a connection point by the front door of the cottage) OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday Saturday

9.00 am - 5.30 pm 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

DIRECTIONS From the Banbury Cross head southbound on the A4260, proceeding directly through Twyford and on to the traffic lights in Adderbury. Turn left here on to the B4100 towards Bicester and after approximately four miles you will arrive in Aynho. Shortly after the sharp left hand bend, you will pass the Cartwright Hotel and the Green on your left. From here, the cottage (also on the left) can easily be found with a Fine & Country board outside, just before the bus stop on the left. (Ideal place to park when viewing).

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EPC Exempt

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 22.02.2018

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THE FINE & COUNTRY FOUNDATION

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The production of these particulars has generated a £10 donation to the Fine & Country Foundation, charity no. 1160989, striving to relieve homelessness. Visit fineandcountry.com/uk/foundation

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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1295 239666 banbury@fineandcountry.com 1 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 9AA

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