Location

Longview is to be found just outside the much sought after North Oxfordshire village of Sibford Gower which, along with its sister village of Sibford Ferris, sit either side of the River Sib. The Sibfords are surrounded by rolling countryside yet are extremely well placed, close to the market towns of Chipping Norton and Banbury.

Communication links include frequent intercity trains from Banbury to London/Marylebone (about 57 minutes) and M40 (J11) at Banbury for the south or (J12) at Gaydon for the north.

There is a primary school, village church, village hall and an award winning pub in Sibford Gower and a post office/general store and doctors surgery in Sibford Ferris.

Additional amenities can be found at Banbury, Shipston on Stour, Chipping Norton, Moreton in Marsh, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham.

Local independent schools include: preparatory at Kitebrook (Chipping Norton), The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon), Sibford School (Sibford Ferris), St John's Priory (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House (Brackley); senior independent at Sibford School (Sibford Ferris), Tudor Hall Girls (Bloxham), Bloxham School (Bloxham), King's High (Warwick) and the property is also in the catchment for the Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar Schools.

Sporting and cultural activities in the area include Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew, Daylesford Organic Farm shop, golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Chipping Norton; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; motor-racing at Silverstone; RSC theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon; cinema and indoor sports centres in Banbury.

Description

Longview is an architect designed, well-proportioned modern country house commanding an elevated position. The curved design and extensive use of glass maximises the setting and views. Built into the side of the hill with stone elevations and slate roof, Longview offers upside down living with all bedrooms opening onto the terrace and gardens. The house is in the process of minor renovations with a view to providing versatile living accommodation for a range of buyers. It also has the benefit of planning consent for extending the existing property to approximately 4,380 square feet plus the annexe, planning reference Cherwell District Council 22/01576/F.

Main House
A covered entrance way leads to either the coat/boot room (with upstairs WC) or a scenic stone-floored garden room with floor to ceiling windows, high decorative ceiling and a spectacular view beyond. This room offers twin sliding doors providing access to the terrace in summer and serves as a winter sun trap in colder months. The main living room features a vaulted ceiling and full-length windows with sunset views. There is a well appointed kitchen to one end and a pantry room to the rear. Beyond this is the snug, with an open fire place for winter evenings and two large windows and at the rear an office/playroom.
Down the full height stairs are four bedrooms, two en suite and all opening onto the terrace. There is also a separate shower/bathroom and a laundry room. There is useful storage under the stairs.
The house benefits from double glazing, an air/heat recirculation system and under floor heating (these will need to be serviced and tested). All major rooms in the current and extended house version take advantage of the incredible views over open countryside to the south-west. There is a separately accessed store and plant room under the garden room.

Annexe
Across the driveway and parking area is the annexe with sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom plus attached garage. Being separate, it offers a versatile space, for those looking to work from home, for accommodation for parents, staff or as an additional income stream (subject to permission).

Outside
The property is approached along a sweeping drive, passing one of the barns and the hard tennis court, to the front of the house where there is gravelled parking for several vehicles, the second barn and the annex.
The property is bounded by mature gardens laid to lawn with views over the adjoining paddocks. A terrace runs along the length of the lower ground floor on the south-west elevation. In addition there a further terrace off the garden room ideal for summer entertaining. Beyond to the south is the hard tennis court partially screened by mature hedge. To the north is an orchard, garden store and greenhouse.
There are two "Nissan" huts located along the north-east boundary ideal for storage. Here there is potential for further re-development, subject to the relevant consents. The boundaries are flanked by various mature trees.
The land extends to about 14 acres, is laid to pasture and has gated access off the main drive and also from Pound Lane.

Planning-Approved Extension:
The approved extension would add a master bedroom suite upstairs featuring a full glass front with sliding doors, a high ceiling and a WC. The extension would also create a larger space for the office/playroom. Downstairs, a large dressing room and glass-fronted bathroom would sit at the front of the house with free standing bath next to the window and separate shower.
Various improvements/modernisation works are underway but all major aspects of the house are in place. The incoming purchaser has the opportunity to complete these works within the existing framework of the house or extend further (as per the planning to create a spectacular five bedroom contemporary home).

In all about 16 acres.