Property description
THE PROPERTY Enjoying a pretty courtyard setting on the edge of this lovely stone village this an attractive period barn built of local Hornton stone in the 1820's and converted in 2002 to provide flexible living accommodation. The property comprises two separate dwellings, Pretty Bush Barn has three reception rooms and five ensuite bedrooms and The Milking Parlour is a delightful one bedroom cottage. Pretty Bush Barn provides a substantial family home with annexe cottage or a fabulous opportunity as a business venture to provide Bed & Breakfast accommodation and a holiday let.
LOCATION Pretty Bush Barn is located in the small stone built Oxfordshire village of Wigginton which lies between the "Ride-a-cock-horse" town of Banbury and Chipping Norton - the gateway to the Cotswolds. Legend has it that the Romans came across Wigginton in the 3rd Century AD and it is said that stones from a local Roman Villa were built into the present church during the 13th Century. Wiggington is a charming village well-located in attractive undulating Oxfordshire countryside close to the Cotswolds. Within the village there is a public house and parish church, with the larger local villages of Hook Norton, Bloxham and Deddington being close by. Chipping Norton, Banbury and Oxford are within easy reach and the recently opened Soho House at Great Tew is about 4 miles away. Junctions 10 and 11 of the M40 motorway are situated at Banbury and Ardley respectively. In addition, there are mainline stations at Banbury and Charlbury.
MAIN HOUSE
ENTRANCE HALL Turning staircase to first floor. Door and full height window to courtyard. Slate tiled flooring. Radiator.
DINING ROOM 17' 6" x 11' 5" (5.33m x 3.48m) Window to courtyard and small window to front. Wooden flooring. Exposed stone walling and beams. Two radiators.
DRAWING ROOM 25' 3" x 15' 8" (7.7m x 4.78m) Windows to side over fields and to rear over courtyard. Impressive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and raised brick hearth. Exposed ceiling timbers. Wall lights. Exposed wooden flooring. Two radiators.
REAR HALL Part glazed door to courtyard. Tiled flooring.
CLOAKROOM Pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Ceramic tiled flooring. Window to front. Radiator.
SITTING ROOM 12' 5" x 11' 9" (3.78m x 3.58m) French doors and full height windows to garden to front. Exposed timbers and brickwork. Heavily beamed ceiling. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Opening into kitchen/breakfast room.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 3" x 11' 0" (5.26m x 3.35m) Well fitted with extensive range of wall and base units with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit. Range gas cooker and integral fridge. Small window to front and further window to rear overlooking courtyard. Ceramic tiled flooring. Heavily beamed ceiling.
UTILITY ROOM 19' 1" x 8' (5.82m x 2.44m) Cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for dryer. Window to side. Access to loft space. Ceramic tiled floors. Belfast style sink and wooden drainer. Door to garden to front and door to courtyard to rear.
CLOAKROOM Pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Cupboard housing fuse box. Radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING Radiator. Staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM ONE 13' 5" x 9' 2" (4.09m x 2.79m) Double aspect with windows to side and to rear. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator.
ENSUITE Tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Vanity mirror, light and shaver point. Ladder heated towel rail. Wall cabinet.
BEDROOM TWO 16' 1" x 7' 3" (4.9m x 2.21m) Windows to front. Exposed timbers. Radiator.
ENSUITE Shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Extractor fan. Wall heater. Vanity wall mirror, light and shaver point.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 6" x 11' 2" (3.81m x 3.4m) Window to side. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator.
ENSUITE Shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Ladder towel rail. Vanity wall mirror, light and shaver socket. Wall cabinet.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING Built in wardrobe and cupboards. Access to loft space. Exposed ceiling timbers. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 13' 4" x 12' 3" into eaves (4.06m x 3.73m) Velux windows to rear. Built in wardrobes and cupboards. Exposed timbers. Radiator.
ENSUITE Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Ladder towel rail. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan.
DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 12' 3" x 9' 0" (3.73m x 2.74m) Window to rear. Built in wardrobes and cupboards. Exposed timbers. Radiator.
ENSUITE Shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Extractor fan. Wall cabinet. Vanity wall mirror, light and shaver socket. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
STABLE BLOCK
UTILITY/WORK ROOM 13' 10" x 7' 5" (4.22m x 2.26m) Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Sink and storage. High ceiling. Pine panelled walls.
GYM/GARAGE 14' 4" x 10' 9" (4.37m x 3.28m) Exposed timbers. Power and light. Access to loft space.
STORAGE ROOM/GARAGE 14' 3" x 7' 9" (4.34m x 2.36m) Access to loft space.
PARKING & GARDENS Ample off street gravelled parking space within the courtyard. Enclosed gated utility area with oil tanks and bin store. Paved courtyard area to side. Area of lawn to front. Archway through to private well established area of garden with lawn and well stocked beds and large ornamental pond. Mature trees and shrubs. Large storage shed with gas bottles for cooking. Large South facing terrace with raised flower borders. Enclosed by walling to front with gate to side.
THE MILKING PARLOUR
ENTRANCE HALL Tiled flooring. Radiator.
CLOAKROOM Window to side. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator. Stained glass window.
SITTING/DINING ROOM 22' 8" x 12' 5" (6.91m x 3.78m) Window to front. Brick fireplace with woodburning stove. High ceiling with exposed timbers.
DINING AREA High ceiling with Velux window. Exposed timbers. Ceramic tiled flooring. Built in cupboards including cupboard housing oil fired boiler. Radiator.
KITCHEN 8' 6" x 5' 0" (2.59m x 1.52m) Well fitted range of wall and base units with inset sink and drainer unit. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Partly tiled walls. High ceiling with exposed timbers. Radiator.
BEDROOM 12' 8" x 10' 4" (3.86m x 3.15m) High ceiling with velux window to rear and high storage space. Exposed timbers. Window to front.
SHOWER ROOM Corner tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. High ceiling with velux window and exposed timbers. High storage area. Heated towel rail. Velux window. Part tiled walls. Storage area.
COURTYARD GARDEN A South facing paved and gravelled garden enclosed by fencing with gate to front.