Banbury, Oxfordshire

HANWORTH HOUSE

A deceptively spacious and extended detached residence, situated just a short drive from Adderbury which comprises cloakroom/WC, outstanding dining kitchen/family room, utility room, snug, sitting/cinema room, four bedrooms, one with en-suite shower and sink, en-suite WC and excellent family shower room. Beautiful gardens to rear and parking for six cars AND a motorhome/caravan. MUST BE SEEN

A beautifully presented and deceptively spacious family home in a sought after location.

Just a short drive from the local amenities of Adderbury or Bodicote and the town of Banbury, this home has been lovingly cared for by the current owners and offers flexible accommodation throughout.

Upon entering, the large entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor and access to the cloakroom/WC.

Without doubt, one of the main selling features of Hanworth House is the outstanding open plan dining, kitchen/family room.

There are ample work surfaces, a range of integrated appliances to include two ovens, five ring induction hob and dishwasher.

There is space for a table to seat eight guests plus a central island/breakfast bar, whilst lots of natural light is afforded by the six Velux windows and two windows to rear.

French doors lead out to the rear garden.

The utility room is likely to have been the original kitchen before the large extension was completed.

There is space for appliances and a door opening out to the side. Also off the dining kitchen is the snug which is the ideal place to retire to after a dinner party.

The snug has a wood burning stove which was installed recently.

The sitting room is currently used as an excellent cinema room and has an original open fireplace and a bay window to the front.

Seller Insight

It was the generous family space and the rural lifestyle in Twyford village which first attracted the present owners to Hanworth House. It also enjoyed a convenient location, only three miles from Banbury, and approximately half an hour from Oxford, plus the proximity to the M40 for easy commuting. Hanworth House answered all their needs and they have loved their six years there.

It is a superb family home, where the busy daily hub is the large, streamlined and chic kitchen. Flooded with natural light it is where the family gather for chatty meals and where you can open the French doors onto the patio, which creates a delightful outside dining area and also invites the garden into the house. The owners recall the times they have added a marquee to the rear of the kitchen, and the many parties they have enjoyed there; including their own wedding reception. It is a home that is at its best when full of people.

The front lounge serves as a cinema room and is where you can relax and unwind, whilst with the glow from the fire, it is a warm winter sanctuary. Hanworth House was built in 1939 and the room retains the picture rail fashionable at the time; and this feature combined with the large bay window adds to the charm of the setting. The comfortable snug provides another restful area in a home which has a bright and positive ambience throughout. A further place for downtime and perhaps an adult sanctuary is the large loft conversion, with its en suite WC, dressing room and excellent storage facilities.

The owners explain that they have set up the garden as the perfect summer living room, with a swim spa, comfortably furnished and covered seating area and a separate barbecue and fire pit. There is volleyball and table tennis for the grandchildren and also a well equipped gym in the former prefab garage, which is now an attractive timber clad building. With the choice between totally chilling out or working out, the garden has provided hours of pleasure.

Twyford is an active village with community activities centred around the village hall. The close proximity of Banbury and Bicester Village designer shopping village, and the many walks and footpaths combine to offer the best of town and country living. The time has come for the owners to downsize and they will miss the life style the house has provided, and its rural setting. However, they take away many very happy memories.

* 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.

To the first floor, the landing has a window to the side and stairs rising to the second floor.

The guest bedroom has built in wardrobes, en-suite shower and a window to the front elevation, whilst another good sized double has a walk in wardrobe with a window to the rear.

There is a good sized single bedroom which is currently used as an office and has a window which provides a lovely view over the rear garden, whilst completing the first floor is the family shower room which has a double shower, yet for anybody preferring a bath, this could be put back as a full bathroom if required.

To the second floor, an excellent feature suite has been created.

The landing area provides a good dressing area which has a window that provides a beautiful view over the rear garden and a door to the en-suite WC.

The feature bedroom is nicely presented and has a Velux window.

Outside, there is a large outbuilding that is currently used as a gymnasium whilst the garden is of an excellent size and is mainly laid to lawn.

For anybody who enjoys evening drinks outside or alfresco dining, this garden is perfect!

There are lovely areas to sit, including an undercover area to the bottom of the garden, and an outdoor bar area can also be found.

The sellers installed a high end swim spa and are prepared to leave this if the right price is offered.

There is a large timber shed in the garden, with access to the front where there is parking for around six cars to the front of the house and space for a motorhome/ caravan to the side.

A really stunning family home which must be viewed to be appreciated.

LOCATION

Twyford is situated around half a mile from Adderbury, three miles to Banbury, and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, Bicester and London, whilst the local train network provides a commute to Marylebone in under an hour.

Services

Gas fired central heating

Mains drainage

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Cherwell District Council

Council Tax Band: E

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01295 239666

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Opening Hours:

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm

Saturday 9.00am - 5pm

Sunday 10am – 4pm

Guide price £650,000

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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 20.04.2023

TERRY ROBINSON PARTNER AGENT

Fine & Country Banbury

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email: terry.robinson@fineandcountry.com

Terry has been in the estate agency industry for 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge in the property sector. Having left the corporate world to set up his own brand, Terry has already built up a great reputation with local buyers and sellers. His aim is to deliver the highest levels of service and to make any client feel valued. Terry has already sold several properties which had been on the market with other estate agents previously and he puts this down to his attention to detail and his hunger for success.

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