4 bedroom house

One of three executive family homes built in 1997 on the land belonging to the old Royal Oak public house. This property is unique with equestrian facilities including a 3.69 acre paddock with three stables, tack room and water supply. The property is approached via a gravel driveway with lawns and mature trees at either side. Upon entering the covered porch, all ground floor rooms are accessed from the hallway. The sitting room running front to back can be found on left with an attractive brick built fireplace and oak beam over and quarry tiled hearth. The dining room interconnects with the kitchen which has been fitted with solid limed ash units, built-in ovens and an induction hob. The utility room provides plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The study and downstairs cloakroom lead off from the hallway on the right.

On the first floor there is a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, two with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom.
Outside

The property is approached by a gravel driveway with lawns and mature trees either side. To the front of the property is a double garage and additional parking. The pretty rear garden is stocked with mature trees including a cherry tree, and a mock orange. Planted beds with roses, clematis, buddleia, geraniums and lavender surround the lawn and sunny circular stone paved seating area. The 3.69 acre paddock with water supply can be found at the rear of the Close and is accessed via a 5-bar gate and stretches down to the river. There are three stables and a tack room.

Situation

Blackthorn is situated close to the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire borders and offers an impressive selection of properties, many of which are period houses, barn conversions, and cottages. Blackthorn is approximately 3 miles from Bicester and the designer retail outlet at Bicester Village. Aylesbury, Thame, and Oxford are also within easy reach for a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. By road, the property is convenient for the M40, A41, A43 (leading to the M1) and A34. Bicester has two railway stations. Bicester North offers a great commuter service to London Marylebone in approx. 45 minutes and Birmingham in approx. 1 hour. Bicester Village Station has been upgraded and also offers a service to London Marylebone.

Additional Information

• Superfast Broadband connected.
• The neighbours have Right of Access along the driveway.
• A public footpath runs across the near edge of the paddock.

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