Location

Set in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Edgehill is situated in an elevated location on the border of North Oxfordshire and South Warwickshire. Renowned for giving its name to The Battle of Edgehill, the first battle of the English Civil War in 1642, the hamlet today is made up predominantly of attractive period houses and cottages constructed mainly of local Hornton ironstone. There is also a characteristic public house, 'The Castle', and a village shop and farm shop are to be found in the neighbouring villages of Tysoe and Warmington respectively.

More extensive shopping and leisure facilities are available in the nearby towns of Banbury, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.

Educational establishments in the area include:-Nursery and primary schools in Shenington, Tysoe and Fenny Compton. Local preparatory schools include Kitebrook (Moreton in the Marsh), St. Johns Priory (Banbury), The Croft, Arnold Lodge, Warwick Prep School, Bilton Grange and Princethorpe. Public schools include Warwick, Bloxham, Sibford School, Tudor Hall (girls) and Rugby. The property lies within the catchment area of Grammar Schools in Stratford-upon-Avon with King Edwards Grammar School in Stratford (boys), and Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School (girls).

Access to both London and Birmingham and the North with direct trains from Banbury to London Marylebone, (from 56 minutes), Birmingham International Airport is 38 miles away. Motorway junctions onto the M40 are found at Gaydon (J12) about 6 miles for the north and at Banbury (J11) about 9 miles for the south.

Sporting and leisure activities in the area include golf at Brailes and Tadmarton Heath; indoor sports complex in Banbury; theatre at Warwick and RSC at Stratford-upon-Avon. There is also Soho Farmhouse (members club) at Great Tew (15 miles), Daylesford Farm (18 miles) and Bicester Village (29 miles). Dassett Hills Country Park is ideal for walks with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and Compton Verney contemporary art gallery and grounds. For those interested in country pursuits there is polo at Southam, Kirtlington and Cirencester; racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; shooting at Edgehill.

Description

The Vicarage is an attractive 19th Century family house on the edge of the Cotswolds hamlet of Edgehill. Hornton stone construction under a pitched grey slate covered roof. Various period features include open fireplaces, mullion windows, flagstones, deep skirting boards, simple cornicing, exposed painted floor boards and picture rails.

The house has been substantially improved, modernised and re-decorated. As a result this is really lovely modern living amongst its age and charm. Its Victorian architecture brings well-proportioned rooms with generous ceiling heights, where natural light pervades throughout.

The current owners have given considerable thought to extending this lovely house to create an open plan kitchen and dining area, thereby complementing the ground floor accommodation and giving the next owner the much sought after modern hub of the house. Architect plans have been drawn up and are available on request. Planning permission and building regulation approval will be required to fulfil these plans.

Detached stone built former Coach House with a single garage, two stall stable and a large loft above, with potential to convert to office/granny flat (subject to the relevant consents). Architect plans for this are also available.

Surrounded by an attractive stone wall, the property is private with electric gates and "in and out" driveway leading from the road, to a gravel parking and turning area.

The walled gardens are level and predominately laid to lawn, with a variety of mature trees and fruit trees, all providing considerable space and privacy. Paved entertaining area. Beyond the main curtilage is an area of woodland. This all makes for the perfect home to bring up a family or a second home for families looking to escape from London.

In all about 1.47 acres.

In essence this is all about the edge of hamlet living; access to schools and communication links; space and privacy; quality living; a destination to escape urban life or the office; a home for a family; big skies and dark nights. It is a rare special gem.