Location
Middle Barton is situated in North Oxfordshire, on the River Dorn, amidst beautiful countryside. The thriving village community benefits from its own primary school, pre-school, village shop, post office, hairdresser, two churches and two public houses. Middle Barton is conveniently located for commuters, being well-placed for access to Oxford, Banbury, Bicester and the M40. There are bus services running through the village and train services from Heyford (approx. 4 miles) to Banbury, Oxford and London.
The Property
Individually designed by Professor Gorgolewski, Associate Professor at Toronto`s Ryerson University and a specialist in energy efficient housing. This property offers excellent family space which is exceptionally light, user freindly and efficient to run, using many recyled and renewable materials to reduce its environmental impact. A number of key fetures include:
* Timber frame construction
* Advanced insulation technology throughout (internal & external walls)
* High performance windows & doors form Scandinavia
* Maintenance free materials including cedar cladding, render and steel drain piping.
* Single apex roof enabling 11ft ceiling height upstairs.
Further features include the balanced water pressure system. All water taps, hot and cold, are delivered at mains pressure. In sympathy with the house all floor coverings are natural, from the wool carpets, to the slate tiles, to the solid oak floor.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Lobby
Enter via timber door. Slate floor, glazed door to reception hall, door to:
Cloakroom
White suite comprising: WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator, extractor fan, slate floor.
Reception Hall
Oak floor. Stairs rising to first floor doors to:
Sitting Room
Double glazed doors to rear garden, radiator, oak floor.
Study
Double glazed window to front, radiator, oak floor.
Dining / Family Room
A light and airy room with double glazed sliding doors to three sides and `Velux` windows in the roof. Radiator, oak floor. Opening to:
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
Double glazed windows to rear and side. Fitted range of base units with work surfaces over and fitted range of wall cupboards. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Built in stainless steel electric oven and gas hob, with hood over. Space for dishwasher. Radiator, slate floor, door to:
Utility Room
Double glazed window to side. Fitted cupboards with worksurface over and stainless steel sink. Space for washing machine, further appliance space, slate floor, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler, door to garage.
First Floor
Landing
Double glazed window to front. Airing cupboard, doors to:
Master Bedroom
Two double glazed windows to rear. Exposed ceiling timber, radiator, walk-in wardrobe, door to:
En-suite
Double glazed window to front. White suite comprising: WC, pedestal wash basin and shower cubicle. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, slate floor.
Bedroom 2
Double glazed window to front and `Velux` window to side, radiator.
Bedroom 3
Double glazed window to side, built in cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom 4
Double glazed window to side, built in cupboard, radiator.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to front. White suite comprising: WC, pedestal wash basin and panelled bath with shower over. Heated towel rail, slate floor.
Outside
Front
The property is approached via a block paved and gravel driveway, providing off road parking. Shrub border.
Rear
A pleasantly secluded garden, of generous proportion. Laid to lawn, with an area of timber decking adjoing the rear of the house and a further area laid to bark chippings and planted with assorted shrubs.
Garage
Single garage, with up and over door. Light and power points.