Park House, Alvescot, Oxfordshire - Guide Price £2,250,000
Park House is a substantial Grade II Listed village house with charming gardens, in the attractive and popular village of Alvescot, set in circa 0.46 acres.
It is beautifully presented and offers a great deal of accommodation arranged over three floors. The interior space has been extremely well utilized to offer modern living within the Grade II Listed building.
The property has a double fronted Georgian façade dating from 1741, and adjoins an earlier building. It overlooks the former village green and is surrounded by it’s own gardens on three sides, with terraces positioned to maximize the sun throughout the day.
In addition to the spacious reception hall, hospitable farmhouse kitchen and beautifully proportioned drawing room, the ground floor has a delightful garden room, vaulted dining room, a library and snug. Unlike many houses today, Park House has a good sized boot room, laundry room and walk -in pantry.
The first and second floors not only include six bedrooms, five of which have en suite shower or bathrooms, a family bathroom, a contemporary minstrel’s gallery and a cinema/media room, but also a roof terrace with French windows from the double bedroom.
There is lapsed planning permission to extend the garage with a studio room above, ideal for a home office or as a teenage retreat.
Outside, the property is approached by electric gates opening to a driveway, which is bound by Cotswold stone walls. The garage is to one side and has parking for several vehicles. Pedestrian access from the lane is obtained through a small gate.
The established gardens are laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs, box hedges and herbaceous plants. There is a lovely suntrap of a courtyard, paved with slate and granite, which features an outside kitchen, with awning, dining terrace, water features and excellent lighting.
Alvescot is a popular village only 20 miles from Oxford and 29 miles from Cheltenham, with Bampton and Burford close by. The village has a solid local community centred around St Peter’s Church, the village pub, The Plough, village hall and recreation ground.
Park House offers a wonderful village house for a family or for others who enjoy entertaining. It is highly attractive, immaculately presented and offers a great deal of well proportioned and well designed accommodation set in delightful gardens.
To view or for further information, contact Katy Freeman on 01993 822325 or katy@butlersherborn.co.uk
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