Location

Noke is a picturesque village located approximately 6 miles north east of Oxford (making it an ideal location for the Oxford schools) and approximately 9 miles from J8 of the M40 consequently convenient for London and Heathrow to the south and for Birmingham to the north by road.

Noke is reached by a no-through road and comprises many attractive period houses and cottages, as well as a church. The Otmoor Nature Reserve is at the far end of the village which boasts a number of attractive walks and rides.

The nearby village of Islip benefits from two pubs, a primary school and railway station with direct links to Oxford and London.

Oxford Parkway is 5 miles away and offers a half hourly direct service to Oxford and London with London journey times from 67 minutes. There are also good bus links to London Airports.

Oxford provides an extensive range of shopping and transport facilities, as well as many excellent schools including The Dragon, St Edwards, The Oxford High School, Summer Fields School, Magdalen College School and Headington School. The area is also convenient for the Abingdon Schools, Radley and Stowe.

Day to day shopping and supermarkets are found in Summertown, Kidlington and Headington with the well-known retail outlet of Bicester Village within easy reach.

Sporting facilities include the Nuffield Oxfordshire Health and Racquets Club in Summertown, polo at Kirtlington, golf at the North Oxford Golf Club and The Oxfordshire Golf Club at Thame.

Description

Noke Place is a wonderfully converted 18th Century Grade II listed barn retaining many of its original features, such as the traditional timber frame in the original parts of the barn. Noke Place offers spacious accommodation with five bedrooms and open plan living. Upon entering the property through the main entrance, full width steps lead up to a large, open plan reception area giving access to the dining room, living room and kitchen. Located centrally within the reception area, the dining room benefits from a spectacular double height ceiling and doors to the garden. Beyond the central pillar is the living room. To the other side of the dining area is the kitchen with built-in electric Aga, a central breakfast bar and storage units. The kitchen opens into a utility room and porch which can be independently accessed via an external door. A study is positioned at the base of the steps by the main entrance and opens into a corridor which has a cloakroom, a family bathroom, three double rooms (one en suite) and a family room with a wood burner and access to the garden positioned at the end.

The first floor comprises a galleried landing off which is a large principal bedroom with a feature wood burner, built in storage and an en suite bathroom with shower and bath and a second double bedroom with en suite shower room.

The property is approached via a long drive and is set in attractive gardens and grounds. There is a garage and a perfect, west facing outdoor seating and entertaining area.

Viewings strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s agents, Savills 01865 269167 or Knight Frank 01865 790077.

Directions

Leave the M40 at junction 9 and head south on the A34 towards Oxford. From the A34 take the junction to Bletchingdon/Heathfield/Islip and join the B4027 Bletchingdon Road towards Islip. Once you get into Islip continue through the village staying on the B4027. Continue for approximately 1 mile and take the left signposted to Noke. Continue into Noke and the church will appear in front of you and Manor Farm and Noke Place are signposted at the farm entrance to the left of the church. (OX3 9TU)