Property description

IDYLLIC RURAL LOCATION... Funky barn conversion with sophisticated interiors. Impressive use of space to create light modern livingareas. Imagine driving up a tree lined avenue with sheep lazily grazing to either side and then arriving at home, it could be straight from a page in The Mayor of Casterbridge. Travel across the cattle grid and to this select development of 4 barn conversions. Tastefully converted 11 years ago the site is now established and settled so this is your chance to buy into an area that has had time to mature. Walk through the door and turn left into a boot room, laundry and shower room all in one. The kitchen is vaulted and has a farmhouse style. The mix works well creating a contemporary space with a traditional feel. The hub of the kitchen is the AGA - perfect for those chilled bottoms after a winters walk in the rain. The sitting room and dining room are open to each other with a vast double sided woodburner - no excuse for not using all the space. The Master suite has to be seen to be believed - the bathroom is on the ground level, has doors onto the garden, a Victorian roll top bath and shower room with steam facility. The bedroom is on the first floor and comfortably houses the largest bed I have ever seen. The large guest room also has it's own ensuite shower room, so your guests will be very comfortable when they come for the weekend to escape. The gardens are simple but beautiful - surrounded by open country. There are 2 garages and even a workshop! The Forge is in Falcutt, which is 4 miles from Brackley, 12 miles from Banbury, 27 miles from Oxford, 18 miles from Bicester and 20 miles from Northampton. Perfectly situated for the M40 and the M1 and there is a regular train service that will take you into the City in just over an hour from Banbury. If you are looking for a truly beautiful place to live then look no further, The Forge is in a wonderfully rural setting, yet you have neighbours, so the perfect combination, if hubby is away a lot then you will be fine and if this is your time to spend your children's inheritance and travel then it is the ideal lock up and leave location. Falcutt is within reasonable walking distance of Helmdon so you can easily join in on the community aspect of life. There is plenty to get involved with - the usual village activities, this year is the 25th anniversary of the village Carnival, womens institute, bridge and toddlers groups. However the group that intrigued me the most is the Young Husbands Organisation - a self confessed jolly that gives the opportunity to pop to the pub for a pint - will definitely keep quite to my husband in case he has any ideas to copy - well done boys. The village has a magnificent communal hall called the Reading Room - just the thought of a village event or birthday party here evokes happy childhood memories. Brackley is a short distance away and has a good range of local shopping, there is a Farmers market, a newly refurbished leisure centre and good schools. Winchester House has an enviable reputation and a happy feel.

Property Features :

• 4 Double Bedrooms
• Aga
• Open plan living spaces
• Large Garden
• Double Garage