Ruby CottageBurdrop | Sibford Gower | Banbury | Oxon | OX15 5RN

R U B Y C O T T A G E

“It was the attractive aesthetic of this charming stone built cottage

which first attracted us to the property,” say the current owners of Ruby Cottage, “its picturesque

and characterful exterior complementing and encapsulating

the light and spacious living accommodation inside.”

KEY FEATURES

Ground FloorA few steps lead to the double-glazed casement door that opens to the bright and spacious entrance hall. A turned staircase rises to the first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Tiled floor, white cloakroom with an opaque front window. The impressive combined lounge and dining room is L shaped, with windows and doors and three aspects allowing natural light to flood in. The lounge has an attractive slim fireplace with an inset wood burning stove, T point, solid oak flooring, front and side windows, French doors overlook the rear garden. The spacious dining area would easily cater for 12 diners with a wide hatch to the kitchen, oak flooring, a rear window provides a fine view of the garden.

The kitchen has a good range of white fronted base units that include pan drawers and curved corner base units, all with soft closing hinges. Hatch to some limited storage space, Zanussi electric single fan-assisted oven with 4-ring electric hob above. Beko dishwasher, ample work surface areas, stainless steel inset sink unit, ample eye-level cupboards with an inset extractor fan. Tiled floor, white ceramic tiling, down lighters, front window. The adjacent utility room has a tall storage cupboard with fitted shelving, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled floor, room for a tall fridge/freezer unit, window and double-glazed rear door.

SELLER INSIGHT Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “We have rebuilt the fireplace to create a more

modern look,” they say, “and laid oak flooring in the lounge and dining room. The family bathroom has been replaced, and new radiators installed, alongside repainting throughout. The result is a home which is ideal for everyday life and entertaining alike.”

The owners have put much love and care into the outside space, too. “The pretty, west facing tiered garden is well stocked with flowers and shrubs,” they say, “with a lovely stone wall separating the patio from the green space. Looking out over the paddocks beyond, an outdoor entertaining area between the two tiers of the garden provides a pleasant place to enjoy dining al fresco or summer barbecues with family and friends.”

One of just four houses tucked away off a private road, the property enjoys a peaceful village location with lovely front and rear views. “Burdrop is a very well served village in terms of amenities,” say the owners, “including a local shop, school, doctors’ surgery, and a friendly pub. Community life in the village is very active, with events such as film nights hosted regularly in the village hall. Banbury is within easy reach for further shopping and leisure facilities, with the historic Oxford also less than an hour away by car.”

“The triple aspect master bedroom is wonderfully spacious and light, a relaxing place to begin and end each day.”

“The village has a vibrant sense of community, centred around the pub and the village hall. There is always something going on in Burdrop!”

“We shall miss the village location of the property, as well as the beautiful gardens and the prettiness of the cottage itself.”

“This is a brilliant house for entertaining, whatever the occasion. With a large kitchen connected to the dining room by a service hatch, we can chat to guests while preparing food. The dining room is large enough to seat 12 people, so we can invite the whole family to share a meal with us.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

KEY FEATURES

First FloorThe bright first floor landing has a smoke alarm, airing cupboard housing an insulated hot water cylinder with shelving above. Front Velux window, loft hatch with retractable aluminium loft ladder to the boarded and insulated loft space with lighting and the water header tanks. The main bedroom is a very impressive triple aspect room with fitted wardrobes. The is a small side window, the rear and front windows both offer attractive open views. The en-suite shower enclosure has white tiling, curved shower door and an Aqualisa shower unit. Pedestal wash-hand basin, WC, ladder radiator. Tiled stair box, shaver point, front Velux window.

Bedroom two is also a very nice size room with the rear window providing probably the best views over the garden and paddocks behind the house. The third double bedroom has a single wardrobe with a front dormer window. The family bathroom has been recently fitted to a high standard. It offers a white panelled bath with an Aqualisa power shower and shower screen. Ladder radiator, WC, a wide wash-hand basin with cupboards below and a matching shelved unit. Quality wood effect tiling, shaver point, opaque dormer rear window.

FRONT GARDENTo the front of the house are two sections of raised garden areas with stone retaining walls and steps leading to the frontage. They are planted with roses, lavender, annuals and a holly tree. There is a well trained wisteria on the front wall of the house and a fine magnolia tree in the border.

GARAGE & PARKING FACILITIESThe attached garage has a pitched and tiled roof with both light and power connected. There is a metal up and over door, rear personal door and window. It houses the Warmflow oil-fired central heating boiler. To the front of the garage there is plenty of room to park two large vehicles also.

REAR GARDENThe rear garden is predominantly west-facing and is a real feature of the property. Directly behind the house is a level private terrace with cold-water tap and outside lighting. The low stone retaining walls enclose some colourful well-stocked borders with daises, peonies, lavender, with many specimen grasses. A meandering pathway with shallow steps takes you up to the two lawn sections with a dividing larger patio area. As the photographs show, the garden has wide and well-stocked borders on all sides with lilies, sunflowers, roses and two silver birch trees. The Kingspan plastic oil tank holds 1,343 litres, there is a plastic coal bunker too. Both sides are fully enclosed by well-maintained conifer trees, wooden fencing and laurel bushes creating a high degree of privacy. Directly beyond the rear boundary wall are neighbouring kitchen garden, with paddocks behind, so a very pleasant backdrop to the gardens.

KEY FEATURES

LOCAL AREA

Between them the adjoining villages of Burdrop, Sibford Gower & Sibford Ferris provide a Post Office stores, public house, church, Friends Meeting House, doctor’s surgery, primary school and the aforementioned private Quaker day & boarding school. Sibford Gower became associated with clock-making in the seventeenth century when Quaker Thomas Gilkes, a local man, became a clockmaker. Gilkes pioneered a clock making industry in north Oxfordshire villages with such success that Quakers, including several further members of the Gilkes and Fardon families, dominated the trade in parts of the district for the next 150 years. A bus service connects to Shipston on Stour and Banbury, the latter having a junction on the M40, a fast rail service to Oxford & Marylebone and a range of shopping, business & social facilities. Undulating countryside surrounds and the Cotswolds are only a short drive away.

SIBFORD GOWER, BURDROP & SIBFORD FERRIS

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INFORMATION

LOCAL AUTHORITYCherwell District Council.Telephone (01295) 227000.Council Tax Band ‘F’.Payable £2,658.13p PA.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTSStrictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on (01295) 239665.

SERVICESMains electricity, drainage, water, oil-fired radiator heating, BT (high speed broadband available).

OPENING HOURSMonday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pmSaturday 9.00am to 4.30pm

DIRECTIONSFrom the Banbury Cross, leave town on West Bar, and head up the Broughton Road to the roundabout. Continue straight over on to the B4035 Shipston on Stour road, travelling through Broughton, Lower and Upper Tadmarton and Swalcliffe villages. After just over 7 miles, (just after the sharp right bend), take the left turning towards Sibford Gower. At the first T-junction turn right in to Acre Ditch, and after just 200 yards, Shepherds Close is on your right. You will see our ‘for sale’ easily from the road, and Ruby Cottage is the first house on the left within the small cul-de-sac of 4 houses.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 17.09.2019

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