5 bed detached house for sale

Wykham Gardens, Banbury OX16

Situated within a select and private backwater, a beautifully presented family home that offers substantial and versatile living. The current owners attention to detail and quality fittings are evident from the moment you arrive.

Upon entering this wonderful home the sizable entrance hall gives access to the ground floor accommodation with stairs to the first floor. The sitting room is a lovely light room with triple aspect and a central wood burning stove and French doors to the garden. The dining room is an ideal space for family gatherings or social evenings in, again with French doors that open to a decking area and the garden beyond. The kitchen has been fitted with modern Crown gloss units and integrated Samsung touch screen appliances, 2.5” quartz work surfaces and breakfast bar with matching splashbacks and Amtico flooring, a window and a door give access to the rear. The ground floor office is an ideal private space for those working from home. In addition, there is a further cloakroom to the ground floor. To the first floor a sizable landing gives access to a spacious loft area which gives further potential to convert to additional accommodation subject to regulations if desired, doors give access to the principal suite with quality built in wardrobes, dressing table and matching side tables, a door gives access to the ensuite walk in shower room. In addition, there are a further three well proportioned bedrooms and a modern white family bathroom with an extra deep bath, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day.

Outside

The property is approached via secure remote controlled wrought iron sliding gates with pedestrian main entrance. The sizable driveway and the double garage gives a wonderful level of parking with a further reinforced lawn area providing additional parking. A double garage has light and power. Additional parking for a motor home or horsebox is available alongside the garage.

The gardens surround the house on all sides. There’s an array of mature trees which include a Redwood, fruit trees and perennial shrubs. With carefully planned seating areas throughout the gardens offering seclusion, tranquility and an abundance of nature close to the centre of town.

Situation

Banbury is conveniently located for the M40 (Jct 11) which gives access to Oxford (23 miles), Birmingham (43 miles), London (78 miles). Banbury station to London/Marylebone and Birmingham Snow Hill (55 mins). Some attractive countryside surrounds and many places of historical interest are within easy reach such as Warwick, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford. The town is served by Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Gateway Retail Park and numerous health & fitness clubs. There is excellent local schooling in the area to include - St. Johns Priory Prep School, Tudor Hall (girls) and The Warriner School, Bloxham and Bloxham Public School.

Additional Information

A particular feature of this wonderful home is the multi-functioning games room/gym or potential cinema room with a vaulted beamed ceiling, french doors that open to the rear with access to a balcony style raised decking area. A door gives access to a guest suite which includes a generous bedroom with built-in furniture and a good level of storage, Juliet balcony, doors to the side and a further door to an en-suite bathroom including a large walk-in shower as well as a free-standing roll top bath. The heated indoor swimming pool measures 10m x 5m and is fitted with a counter-current creating an “endless pool flow” feature, a lovely relaxing spa like room with non- slip flooring with the area humidity controlled to ensure both air and water temperature are maintained via the adjacent plant room with its own Gloworm boiler for the pool.
Council Tax Band G (Cherwell District Council). Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage.