Orchard View, Clifton, Banbury by Fine & Country

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ORCHARD VIEW This very large and attractive family home, which was beautifully designed and built in 1992, enjoys a superb position right on the edge of the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Clifton.

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ACCOMMODATION A most spacious, bespoke family residence in a sought after semi-rural location, set within the North Oxfordshire countryside. Sold with no upward chain, this extensive property offers flexible accommodation throughout and to the ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall which has built-in coat and shoe cupboards, stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to a cloakroom / wc, an excellent breakfast kitchen which is the perfect place to entertain with ample work space, water softener, a central island and access to a superb dining area with French doors opening out to and overlooking the rear garden whilst the formal dining room which has space for a table to comfortably seat twelve guests is an ideal setting for a dinner party.

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There is a good sized utility room with space for automatic appliances and plumbing for the fridge / freezer. The drawing room is of an excellent size and has an open fire, ideal for those cool winter evenings whilst the window to the front and the large patio door to the rear provide a good degree of natural light in the summer. There is a TV room for more informal occasions in addition to a study which is ideal for anybody wishing to work from home.

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Seller Insight This very large and attractive family home, which was beautifully designed and built in 1992, enjoys a superb position right on the edge of the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Clifton. “When my wife and I first happened upon Orchard View it was actually in the final stages of development,” says the owner, “and although it was still in need of a few finishing touches we fell for it almost immediately. It’s an exceptionally spacious house and it has been built from local stone so it fits beautifully within these glorious surroundings, and as it sits right on the fringes of the countryside, the views are magnificent.” “The layout of the house has been very well thought out and as a result there’s a really nice flow from room to room,” continues the owner. “Another real plus is that all of the rooms are generously proportioned, so the bedrooms are all spacious doubles, and downstairs we have a huge kitchen/diner, a formal dining room that seats up to twelve guests, a very large sitting room and a family room. It’s ideal for busy family life and a wonderful house to entertain in.” “The garden is a really lovely feature of the property and a very peaceful and private-feeling space. We put in a huge patio terrace that spans the width of the house, which is so big that we were able to erect a marquee on it for a 60th birthday celebration. The rest of the garden is laid to lawn and edged with mature hedging and deep herbaceous borders, so it’s relatively low maintenance but very attractive.” “The large kitchen/diner is the real hub of the home,” says the owner. “We actually took down a wall to open up the room even more, and it’s now a lovely big, bright, sociable space that, via the French doors, opens straight out onto the garden.” “Clifton has been a lovely place to live for the past twenty-four years,” says the owner. “It’s both picturesque and peaceful and there’s a really good sense of community here. We don’t have a village shop, but Deddington is only a few minutes away and it has several nice pubs, a butcher, a deli and a number of takeaways. We also benefit from really good transport links, so it’s a great spot for commuters.” “On the first floor we have a huge room which is a very flexible space,” says the owner. “In the past it has been a craft studio and then a games room, and we now use it as a gym, but it could also be used as a wonderfully spacious bedroom.” “We’ve decided to build a new house, but there’s so much about Orchard View that we’ll miss,” says the owner. “Our children were brought up here, so it holds some wonderful memories, but I think what we’ve loved most is having all this space and being able to share it with our friends and family.”

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The large kitchen/diner is the real hub of the home,” says the owner. “We actually took down a wall to open up the room even more, and it’s now a lovely big, bright, sociable space that, via the French doors, opens straight out onto the garden.”

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To the first floor, the very spacious landing has a large walk-in airing cupboard and provides access to an excellent master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, dressing table, a window providing a lovely view over the rear garden and a door leading to a superb en-suite shower room with underfloor heating, whilst the guest bedroom also has fitted units, a window to the rear and a most exceptional en-suite with an oversized bath and separate shower cubical. There are three further double bedrooms, two to the front and one to the rear plus the principal family bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath. Without doubt one of the main selling features of the property is the largest first floor room which is very versatile. With built-in wardrobes and windows to three sides providing plenty of natural light, this could be the sixth double bedroom and has potential to be turned into a large master suite but would also make for an ideal teenage suite with ample space for a bed and a separate seating area.

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There is also potential with this fabulous room to turn it into a gym, cinema room to enjoy movies or live sport on a big screen or, with the TV room below, a two storey dwelling could be created for an elderly relative who would like to live on site but would like their own independence.

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Clifton has been a lovely place to live for the past twenty-four years,” says the owner. “It’s both picturesque and peaceful and there’s a really good sense of community here. We don’t have a village shop, but Deddington is only a few minutes away and it has several nice pubs, a butcher, a deli and a number of takeaways. We also benefit from really good transport links, so it’s a great spot for commuters.”

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OXFORDSHIRE Oxfordshire is a county in South East England bordering on Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire,Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. The county has major education and tourist industries and is noted for the concentration of performance motorsport companies and facilities.The University of Oxford is a world famous educational institution and one of the top two Universities in the United Kingdom. The main centre of population is the city of Oxford. Other significant settlements are Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington and Chipping Norton to the north of Oxford; Carterton and Witney to the west;Thame and Chinnor to the east; and Abingdon,Wantage, Didcot, Wallingford and Henley-onThames to the south. Places of Interest include the Ashmolean Museum, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Blenhiem Palace, Dorchester Abbey and Hook Norton Brewery. Bicester is famed for its luxurious Outlet Shopping Village and Henley on Thames for the prestigious Oxford/Cambridge Boat Race, while Chipping Norton is one of the largest of the picturesque Cotswold towns.

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Outside, the mature rear garden is beautifully presented with an immaculate shaped lawn, large garden shed and the property also benefits from a double garage and a driveway which provides off-road parking. This is a wonderful family home in a most sought after location which must be viewed to be appreciated. EPC rating E. LOCATION Clifton is a most attractive hamlet which lies around six miles South 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. 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 • A Stunning And Most Spacious Country Home • Excellent Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room • Formal Dining Room, Drawing Room • TV Room, Study • Five/Six Double Bedrooms, Two En Suites • Double Garage and Generous Driveway • Superb Gardens of 1/3 Acre • EPC Rating: E

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. * 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. Printed 13.12.2016

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

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