5 bedroom detached house for sale

Lower Farm House is a substantial former Farmhouse dating back to the early 17th Century and has been in the same family for almost eight decades. Currently divided into three separate dwellings by original oak doors. This delightful property is a desirable rural retreat nestled on the edge of Northmoor, a very pretty village near to both Witney (8.3 miles) and Oxford (14.8 miles). A characterful home surrounded by open countryside.Opportunities of this nature are seldom seen on the open market, and an appointment to view is essential to fully appreciate all this wonderful countryside residence has to offer. Although requiring some refurbishment and desired reconfiguration, it could make an impressive family home. The spacious accommodation offers over 2,500 sq ft of living space with period features including inglenook fireplaces, wooden floors, oak doors, flagstones, and beams.The generous gardens wrapping the house (approx 0.75 acre) are enclosed and afford a high degree of privacy with a large lawn, orchard, and mature trees. The whole of this wonderful outdoor space is enhanced by the surrounding countryside and a front lawn that sweeps down to Northmoor Brook. The impressive, tree-lined driveway is an additional attribute.Lower Farm House offers differing options to create a fabulous country home with the potential of ancillary accommodation if desired. An appointment to view is essential to explore the many possibilities this home offers and its prime, rural location.NB: The property is freehold and has mains electric connected. Central heating is oil to radiators and a Rayburn. It also boasts a well water supply and its own sewage treatment plant..Lying approximately 6 miles south-west of Oxford and 5 miles south-east of Witney, Northmoor is a charming village offering the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and accessibility. It enjoys a vibrant community with a highly regarded village pub, The Red Lion, and village hall, which hosts a wide variety of activities and events. Northmoor forms part of the Upper Thames valley, which has been designated an Environmentally Sensitive Conservation Area.Good rail links are available in nearby Oxford, which provides a direct service to London Paddington or Oxford Parkway with a direct London Marylebone link. Easy access to the A40 and A34 road networks ensure effortless travel across the county.Northmoor enjoys close proximity to excellent schooling, including Chandlings Prep, Abingdon Prep, St. Hugh's, and The Dragon School in Oxford. For secondary education, Cokethorpe, St Edwards, Oxford High School, Abingdon School are all within a reasonable distance, Bartholomew State School is 5 miles away and rated outstanding.