Mount Farm | Ratley | Banbury

Fine & Country in Banbury

Property Type: House

Number of Bedrooms: 6

Number of Bathrooms: 2

Number of Reception Rooms: 3

Number of Paddocks: 1

Number of Stables: 4

Description: A historic Grade II listed Farmhouse, built with Hornton stone in a superb and very peaceful village setting, which comprises six bedrooms and three reception rooms which sits in over four acres of grounds to include a Motte and Bailey, which is a scheduled monument from the 12th Century, stables and a large stone barn to house several cars. Believed to date back to the 15th Century, extensions were added in the 16th Century and 18th Century to provide outstanding and flexible accommodation. • A Grade II listed Farmhouse Believed To Date Back To The 15th Century • Priced To Reflect Some Minor Upgrading Required In Some Areas • Three Reception Rooms To Include a Grand Hall • Six Double Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms • Large Detached Stone Barn • Stables And Tack Room • All In Over Four Acres To Include A Motte And Bailey Accommodation summary A historic Grade II listed Farmhouse built with Hornton stone in a superb and very peaceful village setting which comprises six bedrooms and three reception rooms whilst sitting in over four acres of grounds to include a Motte and Bailey which is a scheduled monument from the 12th Century, stables and a large stone barn to house several cars. Situated on the edge of The Cotswolds and on the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire borders, Mount Farm is believed to date back to the 15th Century, with extensions added in the 16th Century and 18th Century to provide outstanding and flexible accommodation. Ground Floor – The breakfast kitchen has ample work space, electric Aga, integrated dishwasher, a large walk in pantry, and space for a table to seat eight guests. The large utility room has space for appliances and houses the oil fired boiler. The dining room is currently used as another sitting room and has a wood burning stove and windows to two elevations. The inner lobby has a door opening out to the rear and access to the cloakroom/WC. Without doubt, one of the main selling points of Mount Farm is the grand hall which is a spectacular split level reception room with wonderful features to include a stunning fireplace and exposed beams. The raised section of the grand hall has space for a grand piano, whilst the windows to three elevations provide a good degree of natural light. There is another hallway which provides access to the sitting room and to the second staircase. The sitting room has a large fireplace with a wood burning stove, exposed beams and windows to two elevations. First Floor – The landing has exposed beams, a feature fireplace, and a concealed staircase which leads to the second floor. The feature bedroom has a beautiful fireplace, two windows providing lovely views, built in wardrobes and access to the adjacent bathroom which services this bedroom. The guest bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a window overlooking the courtyard, with access to another large bedroom which is currently used as a sitting room and has a stone fireplace. There are two further bedrooms on this level, along with the principal bathroom which leads to additional shower room, complete with sauna. Second Floor – To the second floor, the sixth double bedroom can be found which is currently used as a large home office, with a large loft area to the side. Outside – Mount Farm sits in over four acres of beautiful grounds to include a formal lawn with terrace, walled gardens to each side of the house, whilst to the rear, there is a Motte and Bailey which is the site of a former castle which is believed to date back to the 12th century and is a scheduled monument. There is also a paddock, ideal for anybody wanting to keep animals on site, along with a wonderful courtyard area which has a large stone barn and a detached stable block and tack room, whilst to the front, an in and out drive provides off-road parking for around ten cars. Location – Ratley is a beautiful, peaceful village situated on the Warwickshire/Oxfordshire borders and is conveniently located for local private and primary schools, local pubs, lovely walks and the church and village hall. There is a bus service to the school in Tysoe in addition to the bus service to Stratford-Upon-Avon and Banbury, whilst the M40 is a short distance away which provides easy access to Birmingham, Oxford, Bicester and London, with the local train network providing a commute to Marylebone in under an hour. Services, Utilities & Property Information Utilities - Mains water and sewerage, oil fired central heating, electricity supply. Mobile Phone Coverage - 4G mobile signal is available in the area but we advise you to check with your provider Broadband Availability – There is ultrafast broadband with upload and download speeds of 1,000mbps.

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