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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · OX7 7BS
For saleReduced £95k (−10.6%) on 21 JunListed 377 days
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About
The Old Malt House is a Grade II Listed house in Westcott Barton tucked away in a private location overlooking open countryside.
The property has retained many period features whilst having been given a stunning renovation throughout.
The property is a family home with the benefit of it being currently used as an Airbnb at weekends, The entrance to the house is through a vestibule at the rear of the house leading to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base units, stone flooring and an 'Aga'.
It also retains many period features including exposed brickwork, original alcoves and the dual aspect windows allow for an abundance of natural light and views over fields to the front.
From the kitchen there is a utility cupboard and steps down to a luxurious shower room with underfloor heating. The new boiler is housed in a corner cupboard within this room.
There are a further two reception rooms on the ground floor both with log burners and retaining many original features including exposed beams, wood flooring and deep window sills and sumptuous window seats.
On the first floor there are three good sized double bedrooms with views of the fields opposite. The family bathroom has a lovely luxurious boutique feel with under floor heating.
There are stairs up to the second floor where there are two bedrooms set into loft space with far reaching views over the farmland beyond.
Overall The Old Malt House makes a very inviting and spacious family or holiday home.
Outside Steps lead from the door up to the enclosed garden which is primarily laid to lawn with a variety of shrub planted beds and borders.
Situation Westcott Barton is a pretty parish with predominantly old stone cottages, adjacent to Middle Barton, between Oxford, Chipping Norton and Banbury.
The Fox Inn and the church of St Edward the Confessor, which dates back to the 11th century, are both within easy reach as is the Middle Barton shop/post office.
There is good access to the M40 at Junctions 9 and 10, excellent train service from Bicester North to London Marylebone or from Lower Heyford and Oxford to Paddington.
There are several primary and comprehensive schools in the area and private schooling in Oxford (Dragon School, Magdalen College School, St Edwards, Oxford High School and Headington Girls), Sibford School and Bloxham School or Tudor Hall Girls School in Banbury.
There are shopping facilities in Chipping Norton and Oxford. Soho Farmhouse is approx. 4 miles away. Property Ref Number: Ham-61529
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