House For Sale £550,000
The Gate Lodge is a historic house steeped in local history which has been beautifully maintained in wonderful condition. Originally built in 1840 of ironstone ashlar under a hipped welsh slate roof, the lodge is grade II listed and a fine example period character that has been sympathetically extended. Set amongst rolling countryside with far reaching views, the lodge enjoys an elevated position at the end of the drive to Tadmarton House. Unlike many lodges, this property has a good sized garden and enormous modern garage block with a separate access. The approach is delightful, the drive flanked by parkland with sheep grazing to the left and to the right the original gate stone pillars forming a welcome entrance to The Gate Lodge.
The gravel driveway provides plenty of parking and is surrounded by garden mostly laid to lawn. A charming stone porch flows through into a bright and spacious hallway. Leading off the hallway is the sitting room with a bay window and open fireplace. Down a couple of steps is the cloakroom and beyond is the kitchen/breakfast room with a triple aspect and French doors opening out to the back garden.
The impressive staircase arrives at a spacious landing currently being used as a home office. The principal bedroom benefits from the most incredible views in three directions, making the most of the undulating countryside. There is a further bedroom and a good-sized family bathroom. Outside, the garden gently slopes away with mature Turkey Oaks lined to one side. A gravel pathway winds down to a carefully designed double garage and adjoining workshop and utility room built of brick under to slate roof to blend in with the house.
The Gate Lodge is situated to the North West of Bloxham, in the rolling countryside between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton. Banbury has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and provides good access to London, Oxford and Birmingham via the M40 (J11). Fast train services are available from Banbury to London Marlylebone taking approximately 70 minutes.
Within striking distance are a number of fine schools in the area including Bloxham School, Tudor Hall and Stowe, as well as Kingham and Sibford. Further schooling is available in the University City of Oxford which lies approximately 22 miles away and there are numerous excellent Primary Schools in the area. Sporting facilities include numerous excellent golf courses as well as racing at Stratford, Warwick and Cheltenham. There are extensive leisure facilities available in Banbury.
Banbury 4 miles (Mainline railway to London Marylebone 70 mins), Chipping Norton 10 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Central London 80 miles, Heathrow Airport 70 miles, M40 (J11) 6 miles
(all times and distances are approximate)
The gravel driveway provides plenty of parking and is surrounded by garden mostly laid to lawn. A charming stone porch flows through into a bright and spacious hallway. Leading off the hallway is the sitting room with a bay window and open fireplace. Down a couple of steps is the cloakroom and beyond is the kitchen/breakfast room with a triple aspect and French doors opening out to the back garden.
The impressive staircase arrives at a spacious landing currently being used as a home office. The principal bedroom benefits from the most incredible views in three directions, making the most of the undulating countryside. There is a further bedroom and a good-sized family bathroom. Outside, the garden gently slopes away with mature Turkey Oaks lined to one side. A gravel pathway winds down to a carefully designed double garage and adjoining workshop and utility room built of brick under to slate roof to blend in with the house.
The Gate Lodge is situated to the North West of Bloxham, in the rolling countryside between the market towns of Banbury and Chipping Norton. Banbury has a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and provides good access to London, Oxford and Birmingham via the M40 (J11). Fast train services are available from Banbury to London Marlylebone taking approximately 70 minutes.
Within striking distance are a number of fine schools in the area including Bloxham School, Tudor Hall and Stowe, as well as Kingham and Sibford. Further schooling is available in the University City of Oxford which lies approximately 22 miles away and there are numerous excellent Primary Schools in the area. Sporting facilities include numerous excellent golf courses as well as racing at Stratford, Warwick and Cheltenham. There are extensive leisure facilities available in Banbury.
Banbury 4 miles (Mainline railway to London Marylebone 70 mins), Chipping Norton 10 miles, Oxford 22 miles, Central London 80 miles, Heathrow Airport 70 miles, M40 (J11) 6 miles
(all times and distances are approximate)
