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A charming character cottage in a most sought after village location which has been lovingly cared for by the current owners and is beautifully presented throughout. The property is approached from a small walkway and through a wrought iron gate giving a real feel of privacy and seclusion. Upon entering, the hallway has stairs rising to the first floor and a door leading to a shower room.
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The breakfast kitchen has work surfaces with a range of units, a double Smeg oven, Bosche induction hob with extrator above, space for a small table and a window to the front elevation.
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Seller Insight Tucked away on a quiet no-through road in the heart of the sought after Oxfordshire village of Adderbury is Mount Pleasant, a charming period cottage that dates back to the early 18th century. “When we first happened upon this house, it’s fair to say that it was in a pretty rundowns state, but nevertheless both my husband and I fell totally in love with it the minute we set eyes on it,” says Michelle. “It has a real chocolate box beauty to it and enjoys this wonderfully secluded location. It was clear that it was going to take a lot of work to bring it up to scratch, but for us it was an opportunity too good to miss.” “We essentially had to do everything to it. Ceilings had to come down, windows had to be replaced, the electric and plumbing systems had to be completely overhauled… you name it, we did it, but it was a hugely rewarding process and we’ve ended up with such a gorgeous home. It still feels very cottagey and retains lots of lovely original features, but it has a stunning modern kitchen and a beautifully refitted bathroom, all the things needed for comfortable modern living. I think we’ve struck the perfect balance between old and new.” “Just like the house, the garden was also a real project when we came here, but it too has been completely transformed,” continues Michelle. “It was nothing more than an overgrown jungle so we’ve cleared a lot of the plants and opened up the space to create a very pretty cottage garden that’s really easy to maintain. There’s a good-size area of lawn, we’ve used railway sleepers to create raised beds and right at the very end is an area that’s great for summer entertaining. The whole space is incredibly private and very peaceful; often the only sounds to be heard are the birds singing and the church bells ringing.” “I’d probably choose the lounge as my favourite room,” says Michelle. “It’s a really good size, but the low ceiling and open fire create such a cosy atmosphere.” “The house is so tucked away that a lot of people don’t know it even exists, and that’s one of the things I really love about it,” says Michelle. “It feels very secluded and yet it’s essentially slap, bang in the middle of the village so I can walk to the shop, any one of the four pubs, the Post Office or the school. We also have a really good bus service into Oxford that operates every fifteen or twenty minutes and it takes no time at all to drive into either Banbury or Bicester. All in all I think it’s a fantastic location.” “This is a real country cottage, but it has a lovely feeling of space,” says Michelle. “The bedrooms are all really good sizes, even the bathroom is very spacious so it’s a very comfortable family home.” “The house has lived up to all expectations and I will be very sad to see it go, but I’ll also be sad to leave the village,” says Michelle. “It’s a thriving place with a fabulous sense of community and we’ve made so many really good friends during our time here; it’s just that type of place.”* * 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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The superb sitting room has an open fire, two windows to the front which overlook the beautiful rear garden and a window to the rear.
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To the first floor, the landing has loft access above and provides access to the bedrooms. The master bedroom is also beautifully presented and has built in oak wardrobes and a window to the front whilst the guest bedroom, also full of charm, has a window to the front elevation.
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There is also a third bedroom which is a good sized single room whilst completing the first floor is an excellent bathroom with a raised freestanding claw footed bath and a window to the front.
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One of the main selling features of the property is without doubt the stunning and good sized front garden which enjoys a really good degree of privacy and is again immaculately presented. There is a well kept lawn, a feature seating area which is ideal for al fresco dining and useful outbuildings.
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LOCATION Adderbury is situated around three miles of Banbury and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides access to Birmingham, Oxford and London in addition to the train network providing an easy commute to Marylebone in under an hour.
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This is a wonderful home and an internal viewing is essential. EPC rating D. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cherwell District Council VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01295 239 666 WEBSITE For more information visit www.fineandcountry.com/uk/banbury OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
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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 19.10.2018
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FINE & COUNTRY 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.
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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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