forge House - Savills

Forge House

Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire

Forge House

Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire

Approximate distances: Oxford 12 miles, Banbury 12 miles
(London Marylebone by rail approx 50 mins), Bicester 7 miles,
Chipping Norton 12 miles

Grade II listed family property with versatile
accommodation

n Kitchen/dining room, conservatory, utility/cloakroom,
drawing room, sitting room, family room, 6 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

n Cottage with sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom
and bedroom

n Range of useful outbuildings including garage and store
rooms

n Driveway and gardens (1.2 acres) with canal frontage

Savills Banbury on a no through road.Parts of the property are thought to have been Conservatory designed by Roderick James, constructed of green oak,
36 South Bar built at the same time as St. Mary’s church in the village around the timber framed with glass roof, under floor heating and doors leading
Banbury 11th and 12th Century, but the main house dates back to the 17th. out to the courtyard garden.
OXON OX16 9AE Century. It is steeped in history, known to have been a pub and a Post
Tel: 01295 228000 Office within its more recent past. It was once two properties, but Utility/cloak room has a tiled floor with Belfast sink and space for
Fax: 01295 228001 is now combined into one, with parts having been re designed and washing machine, oil fired boiler with downstairs cloakroom with loo
modernised by Roderick James, a well known architect, to create and sink with access through to the drawing room.
Situation flexible and versatile accommodation.The family that have lived in it,
very happily, for the last 34 years have lovingly developed it to become Drawing room, originally a barn, was converted about 20 years ago,
Lower Heyford is a sought after village, situated in the heart of a deceptively large house which boasts a number of surprising and ideal for entertaining. It has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed
the Cherwell Valley, midway between Oxford and Banbury. It is a eccentric features. One of the results has been that it has featured in beams creating a beautiful bright room retaining many of its original
pretty, wholly unspoilt village with a Parish Church, country pub design magazines on several occasions. Cherwell District Council took features.There is an open fire place with stone hearth and large double
and small shop, to which is attached a waterfront cafe.The Oxford its planning staff to view it, in offer to illustrate how imaginative use of wooden doors leading onto the garden.There is also a timber framed
Canal runs through it (with boats being available for hire at the local modern materials can improve the quality of an old house. cupboard built in, with shelves for storage.
boatyard).So,too,does the River Cherwell. It is within the Rousham
Conservation Area. Entrance hall with flag stone floor gives rise to the stairs to first floor Sitting room with inglenook fireplace and stone hearth and exposed
Lower Heyford also benefits from its own mainline railway station and doorway through to Kitchen/dining room. stone walls with storage cupboard to one side.There is a pretty bay
which has regular services to central Oxford (15 minutes) and London fronted window seat overlooking the front of the property and doors
(Paddington), whilst Bicester is seven miles away with a main line Kitchen/dining room fitted with an oil fired Rayburn in an alcove to the courtyard garden.There is access to the cellar in the corridor
railway station to London (Marylebone),a journey that can take 50 with a number of fitted base units comprising of cupboards and leading through to the family room.
minutes.The village is well positioned for road travel, with Oxford drawers with space for fridge/freezer, dishwasher.The kitchen has
being directly accessed by the A4260/A44 and junctions 9 and 10 of windows to two aspects of the property with Fired Earth tiled flooring Family room with exposed stone walls and polished wooden floor
the M40 are within easy reach. running throughout the kitchen and conservatory. boards. Victorian style wrought iron fire place with an attractive tiled
hearth and bay window to the front of the property.
Description

Forge House is a detached stone property with a thatched roof that
offers flexible accommodation over two floors. It’s in the village centre

Downstairs bedroom (6) has built in cupboards with There are several seating areas within the gardens.
hanging space and doorway with window which The lawn has 2 herbaceous borders and a long
leads to the front garden. Door through to hallway stretch of old fashioned roses. In its centre grow
and bathroom with Terracotta tiled floor, bath, loo, a mature May tree and mulberry.The paddock/
and sink and built in cupboard with shelving and orchard is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with
hot water tank. mature trees and shrubs, which include apple, crab
apple, walnut and ginko.This leads down to the
First floor accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms, canal where there is a wooden jetty, to which the
with separate access to the 5th bedroom above the family boat is currently moored. In the Spring, this
Utility room.There is a large family bathroom with area, presided over by a treehouse built into the
wooden floorboards, panelled bath, loo, bidet and trunks of 4 sycamore trees, is a wealth of colour
sink and airing cupboard with hot water tank. created by snowdrops, primroses and bluebells.A
veritable Titania’s bower.The front of the house is
The Cottage is thought to have once been a clad with wisteria and clematis within a small garden
Chapel built in the 11th and 12th Century. It is a area that is enclosed by wrought iron railings.
stone detached building under tiled roof and has
been modernised with a partly glass vaulted ceiling Outbuildings
allowing light in, creating a bright room with
doors leading to a patio area.The kitchen has a There is a gravel driveway to the side of the
Belfast sink with cupboards below and double glass property which leads to a parking area large enough
fronted doors leading out to the garden.There is a to park several cars.There is a garage and 3 storage
downstairs bathroom and bedroom above. rooms, two of which were originally stables.
Adjacent to this is a large lean-to which gives cover
Externally, there is a very pretty courtyard garden, to garden machinery. It’s next to a chicken house
bordered by a stone wall, which can be accessed and run.
from all the reception rooms, which has raised beds
full of herbs, box hedging and flowering plants.

Directions

From Banbury take the A4260 southwards towards Oxford. After
approximately 10 mile at Hopcroft Holt Hotel at the traffic lights, turn
left. Proceed down the hill, over the bridge and into Lower Heyford.
Turn left into The Lane, signposted for Lower Heyford.Then bear
right into Freehold Street.The property can be found on the left hand
side.

Services

Mains electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
BT/broadband connected subject to the usual transfer regulations.

Local Authorities

Cherwell District Council
Tel :01295 252535

Council Tax Band

G

Tenure

Freehold

Postcode

OX25 5NS

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Fixtures and Fittings

Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the
freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. carpets
curtains, light fittings, etc. are expressly excluded. Certain such items
may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should
be obtained from the selling agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that

may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate.The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or

other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
3.The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function, and

prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.
4.The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
Details prepared and photographs taken: May/June 2013

Forge House Outbuilding
Cottage
House: Total area: approx. First Floor
309 sq. metres (3326 sq. feet) Cottage
Cottage: Total area: approx. Ground Floor

54 sq. metres (581 sq. feet)
Outbuildings: Total area: approx.

406 sq. metres (4370 sq. feet)

Ground Floor

First Floor