Fencott, Oxfordshire OX5

Summary

Room for the horse - with 1.5 acres and stables plus paddock (available by negotiation), this substantial country home has well proportioned accommodation whilst still offering scope and potential with wonderful southerly views over Otmoor.

Description

The Orchard is a substantial detached country property originally built about 20 years ago and subsequently extended and much improved by the present owners. The house stands in gardens and grounds that extend to just over 1.5 acres whilst adjacent to the garden (and separated only by a bridle way) there is a separate paddock of just over 2.3 acres which is available by seperate negotiation. The property provides excellent family accommodation with further potential to convert the attic room into additional bedrooms if required (subject to any necessary consents). Amongst other features there are flagstone floors to the hall, kitchen/dining room and utility plus an oak fitted kitchen complete with Watson stove set in an arched recess (also providing oil fired central heating). In addition there is an integrated stainless steel Kitchen Aid cooker with other integrated appliances and granite working surfaces. In the sitting room there is a dressed stone fireplace fitted with an Esse woodburning stove. Many of the windows have stone mullions with double glazed leaded lights which, together with the several exposed beams, enhance the character of the well proportioned accommodation. To one side of the property there is a large parking and turning area approached by remote controlled electric gates beyond which there is space with planning permission for a triple garage with a large room above. To the other side of the garden there is a double timber stable block and the extensive gardens are level and laid mostly to lawn with a productive orchard area at the far end. The gardens enjoy a southerly aspect backing onto Otmoor over which distant views can be enjoyed.

Directions

From Oxford take the A34 dual carriageway in a northerly direction turning left at the exit slip road sign posted Islip. Follow the signs into the centre of Islip village through the sharp left and right hand bends before turning left just past the Red Lion public house into Middle Street towards Charlton-on-Otmoor. Continue for a further 3 miles before taking the third turning on the right towards Charlton-on-Otmoor passing the village school on the left and leaving the village along Fencott Road. On entering Fencott, continue around the sharp right and left hand bends and The Orchard will then be located after a further 100m on the right hand side.

Location

The hamlet of Fencott is located on the northern edge of Otmoor which is, itself, an ancient area of inland marsh well known for its fauna and flora and part of which has now become an RSPB wetlands nature reserve. The adjacent bridle path gives riders access to Otmoor and the adjacent villages. The village of Murcott is about 1 mile distant and is renowned for the 17th century Nut Tree Inn which has been awarded a Michelin star in recent years. There is a village primary school in Charlton-on-Otmoor which is also about 1 mile distant and Fencott is well placed for access to the M40 at Junctions 8 or 9. Excellent commuter train services are available from Bicester North station (Chiltern line service to Marylebone) with a train service from nearby Islip to Oxford and onwards to London Paddington (as well as connections to other parts of the country). Other sporting facilities include golf at Magnolia Park (3 miles) and Studley Wood (5 miles).

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