6 rooms house of 413 m² in Cherwell District

A wonderful period home Description Situated in the heart of the old market town of Bicester is this substantial Grade II listed home, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds: A stunning period home whilst being walking distance to a choice of amenities available in Bicester. Thought to date back to the 17th Century the house offers a wealth of period features including original sash windows, exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and high ceilings. The property is entered through a charming porch area with benches into a hall from which all ground floor rooms are accessed. The double aspect kitchen / breakfast room offers a bright space with wooden flooring, Aga, butlers sink and a door to the garden, next to the kitchen is a useful pantry and a large utility further down the hall provides a combined washer/dryer. There is a formal dining room providing ample space for a large table for family gatherings and an open fireplace. The double aspect sitting room features a wood burning stove and built in bookshelves, there is a further snug with Inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove. The first floor comprises double aspect principal bedroom with built-in storage and en suite bathroom with separate walk-in shower, four further bright bedrooms, a family bathroom with roll top bath and a shower room. A further room connects via a bedroom on the first floor and a separate staircase from the kitchen which could offer a further bedroom or home office. Externally there is a mature garden with tree/shrub and flower borders and lawn area. The property has a garage and a private driveway at the rear, accessed down a private lane. Location The thriving market town of Bicester provides a full range of shopping, educational and sporting facilities as well as the popular retail outlet Bicester Village. There is plenty of choice for schooling with the nearby village of Chesterton home to popular Bruern Abbey Preparatory School, there is further extensive schooling in Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury and the surrounding area. Bicester is well placed for communications with access to J9 of the M40, A34, A41, two railway stations at Bicester North and Bicester Village both provide links to London Marylebone. Sporting activities in the area include golf courses at Chesterton, Kirtlington and polo grounds at Kirtlington. Square Footage: 3,412 sq ft Additional Info Holding Deposit : £923.08 ( 1 week ) Deposit Payable : £ ( 5 weeks ) Minimum Term : 12 months Rent must be paid monthly in advance