Handsome period property sympathetically extended and updated. Convenient access to M40 and Chiltern Line for London.
Centrally located in the village, Piddington Place has origins dating to the early 1900s and bears hallmark architectural features of the Arts and Craft movement, including, exposed façade timbers, a turret wing and pretty open veranda. Not listed, the property retains many attractive features including fireplaces, parquet wooden floors and bay windows.
Extensively refurbished in 2010/11 works included rewiring, re-plumbing, new boiler and sympathetic extension.
Accommodation extending to over 4100 sq ft flows well, with a welcoming entrance hall leading to reception rooms. With high ceilings and large windows the rooms are bright - the sitting room, with feature round bay window has an open fireplace and French doors open to the veranda; the dining room has an impressive feature fireplace and bay windows overlook the gardens; there is also a study and snug/sitting room. The fabulous kitchen is open plan to a garden room/dining area with glass dome ceiling window and doors to the garden. With underfloor heating, integrated appliances include Rangemaster professional oven with gas hob, fridge freezer Neff dishwasher and microwave. Also on the ground floor are a useful boot room, separate utility room and cloakroom. Steps lead down to professionally designed wine cellar. On the first floor, the lovely high ceilings and great proportions continue. The principal bedroom features a turret bay window and has a dressing area and ensuite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms and two additional bath/shower rooms.
Outbuildings
To the front of the property is a substantial outbuilding provides a double garage, stores and stables. There is lapsed planning to create ancillary accommodation in the stables. In the rear garden there is a detached studio/pod, ideal for art, gym or home office.
Gardens and Grounds
Extending to about 1.2 acres, the property sits well in its plot with ample gravelled parking to the front. Formal gardens to the front, side and rear include well stocked herbaceous boarders, a lily pond and terraces. There is a large open lawn area, ideal for children to play, and raised fruit and vegetable beds.
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Situated in the Cherwell Valley about 15 miles north-east of Oxford, this is a fabulous, substantial family home, offered in good order, and set in gardens of over an acre.
Nicky QuentelProperty agent