House For Sale £2,950,000
Nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside just outside the pretty village of Shutford near Banbury on the edge of the Cotswolds, this luxurious family home is presented to the highest of standards across six bedrooms in the main house and four additional bedrooms in the annexes. Also includes plentiful outdoor living and a heated infinity pool, set in approximately 7.5 acres of beautiful countryside with a one hour direct train connection from Banbury to London Marylebone.
Nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside just outside the pretty village of Shutford near Banbury on the edge of the Cotswolds, this luxurious family home is presented to the highest of standards across six bedrooms in the main house and four additional bedrooms in the annexes, and also includes plentiful outdoor living and a heated infinity pool, set in approximately 7.5 acres of beautiful countryside with a one hour direct train connection from Banbury to London Marylebone. The property also currently achieves a 5% yield as a luxury holiday retreat – See details below.
This fine country property, situated in rolling countryside, is appointed to the highest of standards. The property is entered through a spacious hall which connects to the majority of the reception rooms. The grand sitting room is flooded with light from the two French doors and windows featuring an impressive Cotswold stone surround fireplace with a wood burning stove inset and accesses the 23’10” dining room which in turn leads to a ground floor bedroom with French doors to the gardens.
The 36’ kitchen / breakfast room is the centrepiece of the house and features a Smallbone bespoke kitchen and island with a variety of integrated appliances and ample space for dining over 20 guests. The beautiful stone flooring, which complements the majority of the ground floor, continues into the living room / snug with access to the large utility room with an abundance of storage cupboards.
To the first floor is a spectacular master bedroom suite with a glass front vaulted seating area and French doors to a balcony overlooking the pool area and the high quality en-suite space finishes this impressive room. Bedroom two enjoys a spacious dressing room and en-suite, bedroom three with en-suite has an independent ground floor access and the further three bedrooms and family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.
Georgian pane windows, radiator grilles, recessed down lighters, brass & chrome electrical fittings and coving, combined with quality bathroom ware and tiling enhance the main accommodation.
The alluring summer house faces the 20-metre heated infinity edge swimming pool with five French doors allowing for an abundance of light having a spacious living room and fitted kitchen area, shower room and two bedrooms. The formal outside entertaining space has flagstone terraces which continue through to the pool area, a self-contained gym, an independent bar and grill, an arctic cabin and landscaped gardens.
“The Stables” is situated to the front of the main house and offers additional 29’ x 21’ max entertainment space with two bedrooms and a shower room. To the rear is an expansive 23’5 storage area.
Formal gardens surround the property with enclosed areas and expansive lawns. A meandering stream divides the formal gardens with fields and paddocks beyond, utility buildings and an independent multiple room office space.
The property has been successfully utilised as a luxury holiday retreat and achieved a 5% yield in 2019. The figures for 2019, pre-pandemic, showed a gross income of £302,000 and a net income of £175,000. This income in based mainly on Spring / Summer booking so could be increased to accommodate the Christmas season.
Situated to the west of Banbury close to the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire borders. Banbury 5 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 52 mins), M40 (J11) 6 miles, Oxford 28 miles, Stratford upon Avon 15 mile, Warwick & Leamington Spa 17 miles.
Services include water via an independent well, with water storage tanks and a filtration system, oil fired central heating and hot water and a septic tank.<br /><br />
Nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside just outside the pretty village of Shutford near Banbury on the edge of the Cotswolds, this luxurious family home is presented to the highest of standards across six bedrooms in the main house and four additional bedrooms in the annexes, and also includes plentiful outdoor living and a heated infinity pool, set in approximately 7.5 acres of beautiful countryside with a one hour direct train connection from Banbury to London Marylebone. The property also currently achieves a 5% yield as a luxury holiday retreat – See details below.
This fine country property, situated in rolling countryside, is appointed to the highest of standards. The property is entered through a spacious hall which connects to the majority of the reception rooms. The grand sitting room is flooded with light from the two French doors and windows featuring an impressive Cotswold stone surround fireplace with a wood burning stove inset and accesses the 23’10” dining room which in turn leads to a ground floor bedroom with French doors to the gardens.
The 36’ kitchen / breakfast room is the centrepiece of the house and features a Smallbone bespoke kitchen and island with a variety of integrated appliances and ample space for dining over 20 guests. The beautiful stone flooring, which complements the majority of the ground floor, continues into the living room / snug with access to the large utility room with an abundance of storage cupboards.
To the first floor is a spectacular master bedroom suite with a glass front vaulted seating area and French doors to a balcony overlooking the pool area and the high quality en-suite space finishes this impressive room. Bedroom two enjoys a spacious dressing room and en-suite, bedroom three with en-suite has an independent ground floor access and the further three bedrooms and family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.
Georgian pane windows, radiator grilles, recessed down lighters, brass & chrome electrical fittings and coving, combined with quality bathroom ware and tiling enhance the main accommodation.
The alluring summer house faces the 20-metre heated infinity edge swimming pool with five French doors allowing for an abundance of light having a spacious living room and fitted kitchen area, shower room and two bedrooms. The formal outside entertaining space has flagstone terraces which continue through to the pool area, a self-contained gym, an independent bar and grill, an arctic cabin and landscaped gardens.
“The Stables” is situated to the front of the main house and offers additional 29’ x 21’ max entertainment space with two bedrooms and a shower room. To the rear is an expansive 23’5 storage area.
Formal gardens surround the property with enclosed areas and expansive lawns. A meandering stream divides the formal gardens with fields and paddocks beyond, utility buildings and an independent multiple room office space.
The property has been successfully utilised as a luxury holiday retreat and achieved a 5% yield in 2019. The figures for 2019, pre-pandemic, showed a gross income of £302,000 and a net income of £175,000. This income in based mainly on Spring / Summer booking so could be increased to accommodate the Christmas season.
Situated to the west of Banbury close to the Oxfordshire/Warwickshire borders. Banbury 5 miles (trains to London Marylebone from 52 mins), M40 (J11) 6 miles, Oxford 28 miles, Stratford upon Avon 15 mile, Warwick & Leamington Spa 17 miles.
Services include water via an independent well, with water storage tanks and a filtration system, oil fired central heating and hot water and a septic tank.<br /><br />
