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Finsbury House
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5LS
Chipping Norton
£670,000
5 Bedroom House - Semi-Detached
The Firs is a beautiful Victorian home offering over 2,000 Sq Ft of living space. The property enjoys stunning far reaching views over countryside and has a garden in excess of 200'. The house mainly comprises of two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner, five double bedrooms and bathroom arranged over three floors. Driveway parking for two cars with potential for more. A must view.
LOCATION
Chipping Norton is a very attractive, well-known and thriving Market Town, serving a wide rural area of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. It offers an extensive range of National and Independent Retailers, Bank and Professional Services, Community Hospital and Health Centre, Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, Golf Course, Theatre, excellent Primary and Secondary Schools and electric vehicle charging points in New Street, car park. It is conveniently situated, being within easy travelling distance of Banbury (12.9 miles with M40 link), Oxford (19.7 miles), Witney (15.5 miles), and Stratford-upon-Avon (22 miles). Main line train services to London (Paddington) are available from Charlbury (6.6 miles) and Kingham (5.3 miles). (All distances are approximate). The town is also within easy reach of Soho farmhouse.
DESCRIPTION
The Firs is a fine example of a handsome Victorian home forming one of a semi detached pair of homes likely to have been built for senior workers of Bliss Mill. This home retains much of its original character such as doors, picture rails and high skirting. The accommodation is arranged over three floors. There are two ground floor reception rooms, one with a bay window and both have working open fire places. The kitchen/diner has dual aspect windows and a door leading to the garden. The utility room and the cellar are accessed from the hallway. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with two further double bedrooms on the second floor. All the bedrooms have stunning views, particularly those facing south. There is an extensive garden which has been managed organically for 30 years, with lawns, flower beds, a small orchard and an area which was a vegetable garden
There is a brick shed, potting shed and outside original Victorian W/C. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with hedging and fencing to perimeters. Parking for two cars can be found to the front of the property with potential of incorporate additional. The opportunity to own such a wonderful and much loved home should not be missed.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is in excess of 2,000 Sq Ft and would now benefit of some updating, but would bring this characterful home to its former gloty.
GROUND FLOOR
The ground floor comprises a lounge, dining room (currently being utilised as a bedroom), kitchen/diner. There is a door to the utility room which has a quarry-tiled floor, and stairs down to a substantial cellar
FIRST FLOOR
The first floor is home to three double bedrooms and the family bathroom.
SECOND FLOOR
The second floor has an additional two double bedrooms.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a parking area and from garden laid to lawn with shrubs.
The extensive south facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with hedging and fencing to perimeters. There are various outbuildings and a W/C
SERVICES
Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Drainage are connected. Gas-fired central heating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Only those specifically mentioned within the sale particulars are included in the sale. Please note that we have not tested the equipment, appliances and services in this property. Interested applicants are advised to commission the appropriate investigations before formulating their offer to purchase.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
West Oxfordshire District Council
Woodgreen
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 6NB
(Tel: 01993 861000)
www.westoxon.gov.uk
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax band E. Rate Payable for 2024/ 2025 £2865.78
VIEWING
Viewing is strictly via the Sole Agents Tayler and Fletcher and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any particular point of interest before journeying to view.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.
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