Converted carriage barn for sale in Lower Tadmarton near Banbury, Oxfordshire
A contemporary three bedroom barn renovated to a high standard with eco friendly air source ground floor heating, set in over 2 acres of grounds and located in the Oxfordshire village of Lower Tadmarton, near Banbury
Snowdrop Barn is a three double bedroomed carriage barn, converted seven years ago by a reputable local builder.
This contemporary barn is situated in a courtyard setting in an idyllic, quiet, exclusive development of five barns, located down a 250 foot shared driveway flanked by fields and trees.
This lovely property is easily maintained and makes an ideal haven for those seeking the ‘quiet life' in the countryside.
Location
The property is conveniently located two miles from Bloxham, a beautiful local village and 5 miles from Banbury Town Centre. Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway & Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach.
Broughton Castle, which is owned by the Fiennes family, is only two miles away and is popular with film makers as an historical location for their productions.
The Carriage Barn
This two-storey barn is one of two barns set in a secluded courtyard setting and is ‘L' shaped with stone elevations and a slate roof. There are deep-set wooden double-glazed windows throughout and the property has a fully integrated alarm system.
The kitchen / diner (19'3 x 10'7) has limestone flooring which continues down into the spacious vaulted utility room (10'6 x 10'2) housing the central heating boiler, washing machine, dryer and extra freezer. There is also plenty of worktop space in this room. A lovely bespoke fully-glazed door separates the two areas with steps from the kitchen down into the utility room. Both rooms have down lighters.
The fully fitted kitchen has granite worktops, soft close drawers and ‘Neff' appliances including a double oven, microwave, integrated dishwasher and fridge / freezer plus an electric hob. There is also plenty room for a table and chairs and a sofa.
The sitting / dining room (24'3 x 12'8) is a lovely bright and characterful space with down lighters and solid oak flooring. The efficient ‘Scan' wood burner is a lovely feature and adds a modern twist to the property.
The hallway and downstairs cloakroom which has a white Villeroy & Boch toilet and basin also both have solid oak flooring.
There are three double bedrooms, all with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The bedrooms all enjoy great countryside views over fields and beyond. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom. Bedroom one (16'5 x 11'3), bedroom two (12'11 x 12'2), bedroom three (11'11 x 9'7)
The spacious main bathroom has both a shower and bath with Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware. The window in the bathroom looks over the courtyard and countryside.
The vaulted landing is very spacious with a feature brick wall and down lighters. The airing cupboard houses a water tank which has a very efficient pressurised system.
Outside
A large store, attached to the utility room, holds the recycling bins and wood. Next to this is an oil tank store.
The adjoining large double garage (17'9 x 17'4) has a very useful mezzanine floor with pull-down ladder and automated garage doors.
To the front of the barn is a large gravelled area with a space for a table and chairs for alfresco dining in the summer and parking for several vehicles.
To the rear is a large paved patio area which stretches across the back of the barn. Steps lead up to the lawn which is flanked with borders containing shrubs and fruit trees. The fence at the bottom separates the property from arable farmland with views across the fields.
