Blacklocks Hill, BANBURY, OX17

A 19th century stone barn which has been sympathetically converted into a residential dwelling to create a substantial and comfortable family home with views across the surrounding countryside. Constructed of local ironstone beneath a tiled roof, the conversion has retained many of the period features such as exposed oak beams, inglenook fireplace and is further complemented by quality fittings to provide a subtle blend of character with all the convenience of modern family living. The barn has been converted principally using Oak with double glazed windows, internal doors with wrought iron furniture, staircase and some flooring. The property is heated via an oil fired system to radiators.

A welcoming entrance hall has a terracotta tiled floor with stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room features an inglenook fireplace with a log burner and leads to a family room overlooking the front gardens. The light and airy kitchen has a vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights and roof light windows allowing for plenty of light and a ceramic tiled floor. It is beautifully appointed with a range of modern base and eye level units, complimented by silestone work surfaces and a large central island with wooden surfaces. Fitted appliances include a dishwasher and range cooker. Off the kitchen is an inner hallway leading to a separate utility room and cloakroom. The kitchen is split level and open plan to the dining room with an engineered oak floor which continues into the adjacent snug that features a log burner.

On the first floor, a spacious landing gives access to four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The sanitary ware is modern with white fittings to include a roll top bath in the family bathroom and the suites are all complemented by tiled flooring.

Outside



The property is set within its own private grounds approached through electric wrought iron gates to a large driveway with turning area. Attached to the main house is a range of single storey converted outbuildings constructed of brick beneath a slate roof comprising a three bay open garage, adjacent workshop and stabling. The workshop has double wooden doors to the front elevation and adjacent window, there is power and light connected.

There are four store rooms, each with separate entrance, power and light. The stables provide an opportunity to easily convert to holiday let accommodation, self contained ancillary accommodation (subject to planning approval) or offices.

Situation

White Gates is situated in a rural position amidst countryside located to the north of Banbury between Overthorpe and Middleton Cheney, the latter of which offers a village church, public houses & shopping facilities. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Banbury to include the Castle Quay Shopping Centre and the Spiceball Park Leisure Centre. There is also a mainline railway station providing access to London Marylebone (approx 55 minutes). The M40 (Jct 11) provides access to London and the North and the M1 (Jct 16). As well as Banbury, the property is also accessible to the surrounding towns and cities of Leamington, Warwick, Northampton and Oxford.

Local primary schools can be found in Middleton Cheney and Chacombe. Private Schools in the area include St Johns (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley) with senior schools at Sibford Ferris Quaker school, Tudor Hall Girls, Bloxham, Stratford Upon Avon Grammar Schools and Chenderit secondary school. Sporting facilities in the area include Golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Cherwell Edge, horse racing at Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham, motor racing at Silvertsone, theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon and an indoor sports complex in Banbury.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-56119