3 bedroom house

Bletchington Park Stables is a glorious setting on the edge of this pretty village, next to the church and approached over a long tree lined drive bordered by open fields. The buildings were originally constructed in 1782 to a design of the noted architect James Lewis in the Georgian style. The stables were part of The Bletchingdon Park Estate and back onto the parkland of the principal Palladian Mansion. The buildings were originally restored and converted in 1991/92 with much care and attention. The more recent work on number 5 was carried out under the careful eye of the current owners in 2007. The layout can be seen from the floorplans and the house enjoys the attributes synonymous with the period such as lovely high ceilings and sash windows. The property is well presented throughout.

Bletchingdon is a charming and much sought-after village situated 8 miles to the north of the University city of Oxford. There is a thriving
community; amenities in the village include a 12th century church, new primary school, nursery, sports field, village hall, a public house and a Co-op shop. The market towns of Bicester and Woodstock together with Oxford provide for more extensive facilities and leisure needs. Communications are excellent with the M40 (J9) about 4 miles away and a train service from either Oxford Parkway (about 5 miles) or the Bicester stations (about 7 miles) with regular services to London Marylebone. There is also a regular bus service from Bletchingdon to Oxford and Bicester. The area is well served for schools with the new primary school in the village and senior state at Kidlington, Bicester or Woodstock, as well as the numerous excellent choice of independent schools in the area including The Dragon School, Summerfields, Radley, Oxford High School, Headington School, St Edwards, Stowe, Bruern Abbey School, Cothill and Chandlings, to name but a few.
Sporting and leisure activities in the area include a golf course on the edge of the neighbouring village of Kirtlington. Kirtlington is well-known for polo; The Kirtlington Polo Club was started in 1926, in the beautiful setting of Kirtlington Park. The Bicester Golf Club Hotel and Spa, in nearby Chesterton, has a pool and gym. Soho Farmhouse at Great Tew is about 13 miles away.

The house is approached from the impressive courtyard. Within the grounds there is a garage in which the house has two allocated spaces. There is additional visitor parking. To the rear of the house are mature landscaped gardens and grounds which back onto the parkland and include an attractive garden shed/outbuilding. There is access to beautiful walks via the footpath from the church.

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