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Asking price
£1,695,000 Guide Price -
Bathrooms
2
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Bedrooms
6
Description
Built in 2012, Mill House is an exceptional home occupying an idyllic rural position within approximately 2.88 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and paddocks, enjoying stunning far-reaching countryside views, with a securely enclosed brook running alongside the property, adding to its peaceful countryside setting.
Approached via a long private driveway and set behind electric gates, the property offers a sense of privacy and seclusion together with extensive off-road parking. Combining modern family living with the charm and lifestyle appeal of a small country estate, Mill House presents a rare opportunity for those seeking space, tranquillity and versatility in a truly picturesque setting.
The grounds have been thoughtfully arranged to create an ideal environment for equestrian use, hobby farming or simply embracing outdoor country living. Expansive lawns, mature trees and established planting surround the property, while enclosed paddocks, stabling and a range of useful outbuildings provide excellent practical facilities.
The property itself is beautifully designed for modern family life, with light-filled and generously proportioned accommodation throughout. A striking entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and galleried landing creates an impressive first impression and sets the tone for the quality and scale found throughout the home.
Double doors lead into the superb open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, a wonderful entertaining space overlooking the gardens and grounds beyond. Fitted with an extensive range of bespoke, handmade shaker-style cabinetry, granite work surfaces, sonos speaker system and centred around a substantial island with informal seating, the room effortlessly combines practicality with sociable family living. Large doors open directly onto the terrace, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Beyond the kitchen lies an impressive dual-aspect sitting room featuring a characterful brick fireplace with wood-burning stove and tri-fold doors opening onto the sun terrace, allowing the surrounding countryside to become part of the living space. A further versatile reception room currently arranged as a playroom/snug offers flexibility for formal dining, a home office or additional family accommodation.
Completing the ground floor is a generous utility/boot room with bespoke and handmade cabinetry, access to the garden and a cloakroom/WC, perfectly suited to country living.
The first floor continues to impress, with a generous principal bedroom suite featuring a vaulted ceiling and doors opening onto a private balcony enjoying views across the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside. The suite provides a wonderful sense of space and tranquillity, complemented by a large en-suite bathroom fitted with twin wash basins, a walk-in shower and a freestanding bath.
Also located on the first floor are three further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, making the layout ideally suited to modern family living.
Occupying the top floor is an exceptionally versatile space currently arranged as a large games room/bedroom five together with a further adjoining area set up as bedroom six. This floor offers excellent flexibility and could equally serve as guest accommodation, teenage living space, a home office suite or hobby rooms depending on individual requirements.
In addition, the property benefits from a superb detached one-bedroom annex comprising a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. The annexe enjoys its own private access, separate garden and delightful countryside views.
POSTCODE: OX15 4AU
Bodicote is a highly regarded and attractive Oxfordshire village situated on the southern side of Banbury, offering an appealing balance of rural charm and everyday convenience. The village enjoys a strong sense of community together with a range of local amenities including a village shop, public houses, parish church, sports facilities and well-regarded primary schooling. Regular bus services connect the village with Banbury and surrounding areas, while attractive countryside walks are readily accessible from the doorstep.
The nearby village of Bloxham, approximately 3 miles away, provides an excellent range of additional amenities including independent shops, cafés, public houses, a pharmacy, GP surgery and highly regarded schooling. Well-regarded independent schools in the area include Bloxham School, Tudor Hall School and Sibford School, while a wide selection of respected state schools can be found in Banbury and at The Warriner School.
Banbury lies just a short drive away and offers extensive shopping, leisure and recreational facilities including supermarkets, retail parks, restaurants and cafés, together with a mainline railway station providing regular services to London Marylebone, Oxford and Birmingham — making the area particularly attractive to commuters. The M40 motorway (Junction 11) is also easily accessible, offering convenient road links to London, Birmingham and the wider motorway network.
The property is also well placed for access to the north Oxfordshire and Cotswolds countryside, with numerous picturesque villages, bridleways, walking routes and rural pursuits on your doorstep. The sought-after market town of Chipping Norton is within easy reach, together with destinations such as Soho Farmhouse, Daylesford Organic and the many renowned villages, country pubs and lifestyle amenities for which the Cotswolds are renowned.
NB There is a beautiful circular footpath that crosses the bridge and winds between Sorbrook Mill and Mill House. A fence preserves the privacy of the house and its grounds.
Disclaimer
In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.
Disclaimer
In accordance with current legal requirements, all prospective purchasers are required to undergo an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. An administration fee of £40 per property will apply. This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.Need a mortgage?
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