House For Sale £900,000
Believed to have been built by Derrick of Oxford in 1840,22 Crouch Street is one of the finest Grade II listed houses in the centre of town only a short walk to the shops. The elegant façade is three storeys high with a basement below. Impressive canted bay windows under a stucco and slate roof accompanied by the gothic glazing bars making for a striking appearance.
The property is in great condition. The current owners have looked after and enhanced the property considerably under their 10 year stewardship. The exterior has been repainted, a John Nichols kitchen was installed approximately 6 years ago plus numerous improvements like the orangery/garden room extension, covered terrace and all important double garage big enough for three cars. In the same building there is a gym, home office and above as the ultimate games room and roof top sports bar.
Inside the house the accommodation is versatile and spread over four floors. There are generous ceiling heights and plenty of natural light that floods the main reception rooms which are full of character. In the basement is a cinema room along with a bedroom and bathroom which can be accessed separately to create annexe if required.
To the rear of the house is 17 ft long kitchen with an adjoining 14 ft long orangery with twin double doors out to the garden. There is an overwhelming feeling of light and space. The kitchen is well equipped with induction hob, popup extractor fan, Quooker hot tap, two Neff ovens with slide and hide doors and integrated coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There are five bedrooms including the basement and of course the home office/ gym and games rooms could easily be converted into further bedrooms/accommodation or annexe if required.
The garden is divided into one area of more formal lawns, impressive topiary and smart vegetable garden. Another garden to the rear of the house has been skilfully landscaped with an ornamental pond, integrated stone path, vast decking areas with a hot tub and easy access to the garages. It is hard to believe there is so much within the boundary wall this close to the town centre.
Banbury is a thriving market town located just north of Oxford amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The town is steeped in history and is now a modern centre with a full range of shops, supermarkets, a cinema, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Communication links are excellent with Junction 11 of the M40 situated approximately two miles north east. Banbury railway station is within walking distance and provides regular trains to all parts of the country with London and Birmingham a comfortable commute (London Marylebone from 57 minutes and Birmingham New Street from 44 minutes). Birmingham Airport is about 40 miles distant and Heathrow and Luton Airports are also within easy reach. The local area provides a range of primary, secondary and mixed boarding schools; the well regarded Harriers Academy is located less than a mile away. Independent schools including St. Johns Priory Prep School, Carrdus, Tudor Hall (girls) and Bloxham School (co-ed) are all within easy reach.
Local leisure retreats include Soho Farm House (11 miles), Tadmarton Golf Club (5.6 miles) and Bicester Village Oxford Westgate shopping centre (25 miles).
(All times and distances are approximate.)
The property is in great condition. The current owners have looked after and enhanced the property considerably under their 10 year stewardship. The exterior has been repainted, a John Nichols kitchen was installed approximately 6 years ago plus numerous improvements like the orangery/garden room extension, covered terrace and all important double garage big enough for three cars. In the same building there is a gym, home office and above as the ultimate games room and roof top sports bar.
Inside the house the accommodation is versatile and spread over four floors. There are generous ceiling heights and plenty of natural light that floods the main reception rooms which are full of character. In the basement is a cinema room along with a bedroom and bathroom which can be accessed separately to create annexe if required.
To the rear of the house is 17 ft long kitchen with an adjoining 14 ft long orangery with twin double doors out to the garden. There is an overwhelming feeling of light and space. The kitchen is well equipped with induction hob, popup extractor fan, Quooker hot tap, two Neff ovens with slide and hide doors and integrated coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There are five bedrooms including the basement and of course the home office/ gym and games rooms could easily be converted into further bedrooms/accommodation or annexe if required.
The garden is divided into one area of more formal lawns, impressive topiary and smart vegetable garden. Another garden to the rear of the house has been skilfully landscaped with an ornamental pond, integrated stone path, vast decking areas with a hot tub and easy access to the garages. It is hard to believe there is so much within the boundary wall this close to the town centre.
Banbury is a thriving market town located just north of Oxford amidst beautiful rolling countryside. The town is steeped in history and is now a modern centre with a full range of shops, supermarkets, a cinema, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Communication links are excellent with Junction 11 of the M40 situated approximately two miles north east. Banbury railway station is within walking distance and provides regular trains to all parts of the country with London and Birmingham a comfortable commute (London Marylebone from 57 minutes and Birmingham New Street from 44 minutes). Birmingham Airport is about 40 miles distant and Heathrow and Luton Airports are also within easy reach. The local area provides a range of primary, secondary and mixed boarding schools; the well regarded Harriers Academy is located less than a mile away. Independent schools including St. Johns Priory Prep School, Carrdus, Tudor Hall (girls) and Bloxham School (co-ed) are all within easy reach.
Local leisure retreats include Soho Farm House (11 miles), Tadmarton Golf Club (5.6 miles) and Bicester Village Oxford Westgate shopping centre (25 miles).
(All times and distances are approximate.)
