Location

Lower Heyford is a pretty village situated in a conservation area on the River Cherwell, between Oxford and Banbury. With narrow boat hire on the Oxford canal there is also a waterfront café, a parish church, country pub, bowling green and small shop.

Communication is good with a mainline station in the village with services to Oxford and London Paddington. Bicester station provides more regular services to London (from 52 mins) and Birmingham (from 72 mins). Bus services run to Oxford and Bicester. M40 J9 (8 miles) and J10 (8 miles).

With a primary school in Steeple Aston and secondary school in Upper Heyford, the property is also well located for independent schools in Oxford as well as others such as Bloxham, Tudor Hall and Bruern Abbey.

Description

With gardens backing on to open countryside, Darville House has origins dating to the early 18th century and is GII listed. The attached property was formally an inn with the main reception room having been the bar and former beer store now a play room. With 20th century alterations, the property retains a wealth of character with period features including sash bay windows, exposed timbers and flagstones.

Accommodation extending to just under 3000 sq. ft offers versatile living space for family life. Reception rooms include the open plan sitting-dining room with wood burner to one end. There is a snug/TV room, and the former beer store, with mezzanine study area, can be used as a play room, or den depending on needs. The kitchen with gas fired Aga, also has an electric oven, gas hob and integrated dishwasher. There are cellars which provide useful storage.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom of generous proportions has a large ensuite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom and two attic rooms and WC on the second floor.

Outside, there is off street parking to the rear of the property and a double garage. The delightful south facing, landscaped gardens extend to about 0.9 acres.   With a pretty terrace area, there is an enclosed outdoor heated swimming pool, fruit and vegetable gardens with greenhouse and established specimen trees.

Agents notes:
1/ The property enjoys a right of way over the first part of the drive owned by neighbouring Garden House.

Directions

Leaving Oxford on the A4260 northwards signed to Banbury, at the Hopcroft Holt traffic lights turn right to Lower Heyford. Shortly after crossing the bridge, proceed past the station, the drive to Darville House is found on the right after Darville Lodge.   

Heyford Station, Bicester station 7 miles (London/Marylebone from 52 minutes), Oxford 12.5 miles, M40 (J9) 8 miles, M40 (J9) 8 miles (distances & times approximate)


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