Kings End, Bicester

Property Details: - Type: House - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Fine & Country - North Oxfordshire Phone: 01869 623957

A rare opportunity to purchase a detached Grade II Listed family home, dating back to the 16th Century. This truly unique period property offers flexible accommodation, a delightful walled garden, and boasts a wealth of character and charm throughout with exposed wooden beams, original flagstone floors, and Inglenook fireplaces, all within walking distance of local amenities.<br/><br/>Home Farm is being offered to the market for the first time in over 50 years. Occupying an exceptional plot for a property in the heart of the town, with such wonderful character features it provides the opportunity for a buyer to purchase a truly unique historic building and make it their own.<br/><br/>A covered porch with settles to either side, incorporating some 17th Century panelling is to the front of the property, and a large entrance hallway with original flag-stone flooring welcomes you, and sets the scene for what is to follow. <br/><br/>The drawing room features exposed beams, a large stone-built Inglenook fireplace, a window overlooking the courtyard garden, and a fabulous arched window with a window seat, making for the perfect room for large family gatherings and entertaining.<br/><br/>The dining room, which has direct access to the kitchen also boasts a fabulous Inglenook fireplace and flagstone flooring, providing a lovely backdrop for formal entertaining.<br/><br/>The sitting room at the far end of the property enjoys both an Inglenook fireplace, and a door to the garden, making it ideal to be used as a family room/large study, music room, or just the perfect space to relax with a good book.<br/><br/>The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear of the property, and is thought to have been the original milking parlour that was converted around 1708 to provide a farmhouse kitchen, which now has a generous number of fitted units, room for all the usual appliances, and plenty of space for a large table and chairs, perfect for casual dining.<br/><br/>The utility room with a separate W.C has a door to the garden, and a large cupboard by the back door in the hallway offers useful storage space for all the coats and boots for everyday family living.<br/><br/>Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor, which has five bedrooms, and two bathrooms.<br/><br/>Exposed beams, and pretty lead windows add to the charm of these rooms.<br/><br/>The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, and access to a large Jack and Jill bathroom. A second bathroom with a separate w.c services the four other bedrooms. <br/><br/>Outside, the property has attractive wrought iron railings, which enclose it to the front. There is gated access to the right-hand side of the property, which leads to the courtyard garden.<br/><br/>The double garage is also accessed to the right-hand side of the property over the driveway, which has parking for several vehicles.<br/><br/>The garden is absolutely stunning, mainly laid to lawn it also has an abundance of mature trees, wisteria, shrubs, and colourful flower beds.<br/><br/>For the keen gardener there are lots of fruit trees, a vegetable garden, and plenty of space for a greenhouse too.<br/><br/>The courtyard garden is perfect for al-fresco dining, completely secluded, and with a southerly aspect you can enjoy long summer evenings, and weekend entertaining alike.<br/><br/>In short Home Farm is a beloved family home offering practical, and flexible living space, on a fabulous plot, with access to fantastic commuter links and local amenities.<br/><br/>Bicester has two railway stations. Bicester North offers a great commuter service to London Marylebone in around 45 minutes and you can reach Birmingham in 1 hour. <br/><br/>Bicester Village Station is a 12-minute walk and provides further routes to Oxford and London Marylebone.<br/><br/>The M40 is within easy reach at J9 or J10 and offers access to London, the M25, and Birmingham. The A41, A43, and A34 are all within easy reach. <br/>Oxford is approximately a 30-minute drive away, and there is a regular bus service.<br/><br/>The property is perfectly situated to take advantage of all that Bicester has to offer.<br/><br/>A historic market town with a wide range of shops, together with cafes, pubs, numerous restaurants, weekly markets, a Sainsbury’s supermarket, and a cinema complex. <br/>A Marks and Spencer Food Hall, a Tesco superstore, and further shops can be found in the newly completed Bicester Retail Park.<br/><br/>More extensive shopping facilities and cultural amenities can be found in Oxford and Banbury.<br/><br/>There is a leisure centre, with a gym and swimming pool nearby, with further facilities at the David Lloyd Club, Bicester Hotel, and Golf a short drive away.<br/><br/>The property is also just a short walk to Bicester Village, which is a dream destination for designer shopping with 170 luxury boutiques and a number of eateries.<br/><br/>