Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire

12 YEOMAN CLOSE

“The garden is great for entertaining as the large patio area is made for relaxing in the sunshine and gettogethers with friends and family. There is a separate BBQ area too.”

GROUND FLOOR

There is a tiled storm porch with a double-glazed casement door leading in to the hall. The spacious entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor with an under stairs storage cupboard housing the consumer unit with power points. Smoke alarm, Amtico flooring runs throughout the ground floor (bar the lounge and dining rooms). The cloakroom has a pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC and extractor fan. The home office is tucked away at the front of the house with a telephone point, USB ports and a front window. The main living room is so cosy with a Penguin wood-burning stove warming the room and ground floor on those cooler evenings. It has a TV point, USB ports, double opening doors and two full height fixed windows overlook the rear garden. Two solid oak doors open to the dining room. This generous room is ideal for those who entertain and cook regularly for family and friends, as it would accommodate eight to dinner with comfort, large front window.

If you like to live in the kitchen, this room should be ideal. It has plenty of room for a table and chairs or a sofa, with French doors to the rear garden. There is a good range of quality grey fronted base units with pan drawers, integrated Indesit fridge/ freezer, dishwasher, single fan-assisted oven. Five-ring gas hob with extractor hood above, white ceramic tiling, work surfaces with an inset sink unit. Contemporary radiator, matching eye-level cupboards, down lighters, rear window to the garden. The utility room has grey fronted base and eye-level units, one housing the Potterton gas-fired boiler, work surfaces, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, white ceramics, side door.

Seller Insight

The position of the property was a big part of the appeal for us as we can be found at the end of the road just opposite woodland which offers privacy and a wildlife sanctuary feel. The light and airy rooms were attractive too, as is the space and layout as it is perfect for a large family to be all together or to spread out,” say the owners.

“We’ve made some lovely enhancements to the property, both inside and out, during our two and a half years here. We installed a new chimney breast featuring a contemporary log burner which offers cosy winter evenings, as well as fitting new internal, attractive solid oak doors. The rear patio has been extended to run the full width of the house and it’s perfect for al fresco entertaining. We’ve also planted a number of mature trees in the rear garden which offers superb screening.”

“The location is wonderful as we have some good pubs and scenic country walks nearby, along with a wide range of local clubs and groups including Pilates, Tai Chi, and Arts & Crafts. We also enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities in nearby Banbury and Oxford.”

“The dining room is an excellent size and has double doors leading to the lounge which is a really good space for family at Christmas when we host dinners and parties, whilst the kitchen / diner is used for cooking, drinking, and entertaining. We also like to spend time in the beautiful lounge where we like to read, relax, watch TV, or entertain friends and family.”*

* 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.

FIRST FLOOR

A bright and spacious landing with a front window. Access to the large fully insulated loft space with lighting, airing cupboard housing the fully lagged megaflo hot water cylinder. The main bedroom has TV and telephone points, thermostat, front window. Fabulous walk-in dressing room with identical mirror fronted wardrobes (so three each). The en-suite has a fully tiled shower enclosure with a Bristan shower unit, ladder radiator, shaver point. Low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin, extractor fan, tiled floor and walls, opaque side window.

The 2nd double bedroom is an ideal guest room with a mirror fronted double wardrobe, rear window. The en-suite also has a tiled shower enclose with Bristan shower unit. Pedestal wash-hand basin, lowlevel WC, shaver point, ladder radiator, extractor fan, tiled floor and walls, opaque side window.

Bedrooms 3 & 4 are both comfortable double bedrooms with rear windows. The 5th bedroom is an adequate child’s bedroom, but is currently being employed as a dressing room, front window. The family bathroom has a white panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment and a Bristan electric shower over the bath and a Haven shower screen. Pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC, ladder radiator, shaver point, extractor fan, opaque side window.

OUTSIDE Front Garden

To the front of the property is a shallow fore garden with evergreen shrubs and bushes providing ground cover in the shingled border. There is also a recently planted wisteria on the frontage.

Double Garage & Parking

Unlike many modern estates, this property own a 50ft by 20ft driveway to the side of the house which allows 6 standard vehicles to park comfortably in front of the garage. The large double garage has a pitched and tiled roof providing good outside storage. There are two lightweight up & over door, power and fluorescent strip lighting, also plenty of room for the two best cars inside!

Rear Garden

The landscaped rear garden provides a very attractive backdrop to this immaculate family house. It is totally enclosed by slatted 2m wooden fencing along 3 sides. Just off the kitchen is an extended private terrace with a coach-lamp and cold-water tap. The lawn falls gently down towards the rear boundary with a flight on steps set within the lawn. There is a useful shingled area behind the garage, being the ideal spot for a garden shed. There is a colourful border beside the garage with lupins and a fine range of colourful climbing roses. Across the rear boundary is a silver birch tree, tall hornbeams and Photinia red robin pleached trees providing some privacy. There is also a useful log and ladder storage area on the far side of the house.

LOCATION

Bodicote is a large well-served village and civil parish just 2 miles south of central Banbury. The Cherwell District Council has been located opposite the village hall and playing fields for many years. Beyond the football pitch is Bodicote Cricket club who currently play in the South Northants league. St.John the Baptist is a fine Grade II Listed church dating back to the 13th century. The are 2 pubs, The Horse & Jockey and The Plough, and the Spice Room Indian restaurant. There is a convenience store, a SPAR with sub-Post office and Cotefield Nurseries with a café. There is a hairdressing salon, Bannatyne Health Club & Spa is across the A4260 Oxford Road and the Banbury Bulls rugby union pitches and stadium. Since 2000, The ‘Bodfest’ Village festival originally on King’s field. This includes live bands, a pig roast and barn dance. There is also a large annual firework display in Bodicote to mark Guy Fawkes Night. Bishop Loveday is a well-regarded primary school, there is a good selection of both state and independent schooling within a modest radius of Banbury & Bodicote. The M40 (J11) is only 2 miles away giving access to the motorway network, and the main train station in Banbury provides a good fast service to Marylebone, London in under an hour.

Local Authority

Cherwell District Council. Telephone (01295) 227001. Council Tax Band ‘F’.

Current Payable £3,138.23p (April 2023 to March 2024).

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage, gas-fired central heating, BT (fibre optic highspeed broadband is available within the village).

Viewing Arrangements

Through the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on either (01295) 239665 or (07761) 439927.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6pm

Saturday 9.00am - 4pm

Sunday By prior arrangement

Directions

From Banbury head directly south bound on the main A4260 Oxford Road. You will pass the Horton hospital on your left hand side, and then drive under the Bodicote flyover. Continue southbound, passing Bannatyne’s Leisure centre on your left and the rugby pitches, home of the Banbury Bulls rugby team. Take the next right turning down Cotefield Drive that also leads to Cotefield Nurseries. As soon as the road narrows, turn left in to Seedling Road, then left again in to Russet Street. Turn next left again in to Yeoman Close. As the road splits, bear right where No 12 is the 4th house on your right, in a very quiet corner of this sought-after estate.

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Chris was born and educated in Banbury and has been a senior and key member of Fine & Country since he joined in January 2003. He is a long standing and active fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and joined the industry in May 1986. Chris is a consummate professional accepting only the highest standards of marketing, integrity and customer care. He also holds the CPEA qualification gained in 1993 after 2 years studying property law, sales & marketing and building construction. Chris has lived in Hanwell for over 33 years with Elizabeth, (his wife of 38 years), so is without doubt a local property expert!

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