3 bedroom flat for sale

Stunning top floor apartment in a Grade II listed former manor house combining period character with modern conveniences and enjoying lovely country views. Garage, communal garden and parking - available with no onward chain. The lease of 999 years runs from 2002 so approx. 979 years remaining - the service charges for 2022 - 2023 were ?3,264 per annum with a peppercorn ground rent. The property also comes with garage and communal gardens.There is a fine communal hallway to be enjoyed upon entering whilst inside the apartment we have a vaulted and spacious sitting room with exposed trusses and rural views (approx. 23 x 18 feet). A modern integrated kitchen / breakfast room is a great space for entertaining (the island in the photo is not a fixed position). We have three double bedrooms in total and two bathrooms with the master simply fabulous with en-suite. The property has modern electric central heating. Externally, there is a garage and forecourt parking as well as communal walled gardens and courtyard.The Manor was originally built in the 17th Century and remodeled in the 18th Century. For many years it formed the Quaker School, now across the road, until being converted in the early 2000s into the five high quality apartments it now comprises. Number 5 is on the top floor, is the largest of the apartments and benefits from lovely views from the sitting room across the valley to neighbouring Sibford Gower. It provides particularly spacious, characterful accommodation in a quiet and secure environment.The adjoining villages of Sibford Ferris, Burdrop and Sibford Gower between them provide a Post Office stores, public house, church, Friends Meeting House, doctor's surgery, primary school and the aforementioned private Quaker day & boarding school. A bus service connects to Shipston on Stour and Banbury, the latter having a junction on the M40, a fast rail service to Oxford & Marylebone and a range of shopping, business & social facilities. Undulating countryside surrounds and the Cotswolds are only a short drive away.Council Tax - Band E.Council tax band: E, Tenure: Leasehold, Annual ground rent review period (years): 977, Annual service charge: 3264, EPC rating: Exempt.