Hornton, Oxfordshire

The Quarries

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Quarry Road, Hornton, Oxfordshire, OX15 6DF 52°06'33.1"N 1°26'57.9"W what3words///activism.watches.offerings

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ABOUT THIS HOUSE

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ormerly a quarry cottage dating back to the 1800’s that has undergone a complete transformation in recent years, The Quarries not only offers light, space and height in abundance; it has been beautifully designed demonstrating contemporary and traditional living at its finest. The result is a superb family home that has been finished with remarkable attention to detail and designed perfectly for modern day living. The property underwent a renovation and substantial extension project which was completed in 2018 with further works completed in recent years by the current owners. On arrival, there is immediately a sense of the quality of craftsmanship. The accommodation throughout is generous and allows a real flexibility as to how it could be used.

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE A beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room is not only a superb space for those who are keen on cooking but offers a perfect space to dine and entertain. The kitchen has double Bosch ovens and induction hob.

Since the property was purchased by the current owner in 2019, it has undergone a great deal of work including; drive reconfiguration, an oak pergola, electric gates, parkland fencing, the construction of a oak-framed porch, a vegetable garden with outdoor lighting and the installation of a CCTV system with intruder alarm to name just a few.

The owner has a real design flair and an eye for detail, the result being a home that has a compelling mix of light, modern spaces yet cleverly retains much of the period charm and character.

STUDIO

The main bedroom is particularly impressive, having windows on 3 sides and views over the garden and farmland beyond. There are fitted wardrobes, dressing and shower rooms.

STUDIO

·There is the most charming annexe which is referred to as the bothy and forms part of the central courtyard. It provides additional accommodation with vaulted ceiling and comprises a double bedroom, a newly fitted kitchenette and ensuite shower room.

A large gravel driveway provides ample parking for a number of cars as does a two-bay carport. The car port forms part of an incredibly useful barn that provides a great deal of storage as well as a workshop and store. The large room above the barn has potential (subject to planning) for a range of alternative uses eg. ancillary accommodation, games room, office etc

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ABOUT THIS HOUSE

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1 Barn WHAT3WORDS ///activism.watches.offerings CO-ORDINATES 52°06'33.1"N 1°26'57.9"W SERVICES Private Drainage Mains water and electricity Oil fired central heating Underfloor heating on ground floor EPC E COUNCIL TAX Band G LOCAL AUTHORITY Cherwell District Council AGENTS NOTE The property also benefits from planning permission (ref 20/01 302/F) for a further three bay oak frame building with lean to extension to one side and storage space in the roof. This part of the property also has potential for alternative uses, subject to planning permission.

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ABOUT THIS AREA

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ituated in picturesque, Oxfordshire countryside is the attractive village of Hornton, the majority of which is built in the local ironstone. In the centre of the village is a small triangular green with pretty thatched cottages on two sides. Near the green is the manor house, built in the early 17th Century.

Hornton stone, a ferruginous limestone, was quarried in several places near the village and apart from its use in the building of cottages, houses and churches, etc. it was also used in buildings such as St. Paul's Cathedral, Canterbury

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The market town of Banbury is only 6 miles to the south east. This town is a bustling commercial and retail centre at the edge of the Cotswolds, with a primarily rural surrounding. An impressive bronze statue of the “Fine Lady” from the famous “Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross” rhyme is set close to the Banbury Cross at the meeting point of the roads from Oxford, Warwick and Shipston-on-Stour.

10 miles to the west and noted by the Sunday Times in March 2016 as one of the best places to live in the UK; Shipston-on-Stour is an historic, quaint but booming South Warwickshire market town with a strong sense of community spirit and full of charm. Shipston’s attractive high street has a mix of traditional family-run and contemporary independent businesses including a high quality delicatessen, a long established wine merchant, opticians and even a watch repairer - other amenities include a doctor’s surgery and cottage hospital, a dentist, butcher, fishmonger and a number of pubs and restaurants.

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here are a number of schools in the area which include a village primary school in Hornton. Grammar Schools in the area include King Edward VI for boys, Stratford Grammar School for girls and Alcester Grammar School. Private schools include Kings High, Warwick, Tudor Hall, Bloxham and Sibford. Preparatory schools in the area include St Johns' Priory, The Croft, Carrdus, Sibford, Warwick Prep, Winchester House and Beachborough.

Communications are fantastic with easy access to the M40/M1 which in turn provide access to London, Birmingham, the midlands and south.

AGENT'S NOTE There is a former car garage next door but one to The Quarries. This is in the process of being developed into three detached Hornton stone houses by a reputable builder. This does not show up on Google earth as it has only recently been demolished.

TOWNS & TRAIN STATIONS Hornton 1 mile Banbury 6 miles Shipston-on-Stour 9.8 miles Stratford-upon-Avon 13 miles Chipping Norton 14.8 miles Warwick 16 miles Banbury Station 7.8 miles London Marylebone from 50 mins LOCAL The Dun Cow, Hornton Upton House and Gardens The Bell, Shenington

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here is underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor (with individual digital thermostats to each room). Every room in the house has hard-wired internet connectivity and TV distribution. There is an integrated audio system, independently controlled in all principal rooms, linked to the main AV hub in the server room. A staircase from the studio leads up to the cinema room which could also be used as a bedroom if required.

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he five bedroom, three bath/shower rooms, arranged over the first and second floor make for comfortable family living.

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he garden, mostly laid to lawn, is framed to the south by an established hedge which provides a great deal of privacy.

There are some well stocked flower beds which are full of colour throughout the summer months as well as an immaculate vegetable garden.

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ANNEXE

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ANNEXE

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FLOORPLAN Click to view Virtual Tour of main house Click to view Virtual Tour of the annexe

Approximate Area - 332.8 sq m / 3,583 sq ft | Workshop / Garage / Storage Area - 1

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Country House Department gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptio necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. The C planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. The Country House Department does not accept responsibility for any exp all wayleaves, covenants, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Photographs taken Summer & October 2022. Particulars prepared i

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101.5 sq m / 1092 sq ft | Annexe - 33 sq m / 354 sq ft | Total - 467.2 sq m / 5,029 sq ft

ons, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not Country House Department does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to penses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of in October 2022.

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AREA GUIDE

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rom the Riverside glamour of Henley in the South to Banbury’s glorious golden sandstone in the North, Oxfordshire is a classic English county which defies simple definitions. With much of the county easily commutable to London, there are hundreds of pictureperfect country villages to choose from. You never have to look far for a good pub and the county also lays claim to some of the country’s finest restaurants and retreats, including Raymond Blanc’s two Michelin starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saison and the renowned Soho Farmhouse. Lover of the outdoors are spoilt such as walking along the banks of the Thames, which winds its way through the heart of the county.

WALKING

Wittenham Clumps Wittenham Clumps is the common name for a pair of wooded chalk hills in the Thames Valley with an extensive network of paths.

EATING OUT

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saison Described as “a twist of imaginative genius”, Raymond Blanc’s vision for Le Manoir aux Quat’Saison has always been one of world-class gastronomic flair and outstanding organic produce.

EVENT

DAY OUT

Henley Royal Regatta A prestigious rowing event held annually on the River Thames. Races are head-to-head knock out competitions, raced over five days in July.

Blenheim Palace A monumental country palace in Woodstock. The palace, one of England’s largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

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ABOUT US

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