Summary - BEGGARS BARN SHUTFORD BANBURY OX15 6JD
Seven bedrooms across main house and outbuildings, principal with vaulted seating area and ensuite
Large bespoke Smallbone kitchen/breakfast room with Miele and Smeg integrated appliances
Heated outdoor swimming pool, summer house (2 beds), gym, Arctic cabin and annexe
Extensive grounds ~1.93 acres (advertised c.2 acres) with stream and mature planting
Planning permission available separately on adjoining land (ref 24/00755/F)
Oil-fired central heating to main house; LPG for pool/outbuildings—running costs apply
Private water and drainage; buyer to allow for possible drainage upgrade costs
Stone walls likely uninsulated; double glazing present but install date unknown
Beggars Barn is a substantial period country home set in almost 2 acres on the edge of Shutford, offering flexible living across c.7,060 sq ft. The heart of the house is a large bespoke Smallbone kitchen/breakfast room opening to outdoor dining, complemented by three reception rooms, a principal bedroom with vaulted seating and ensuite, and well-proportioned family accommodation across two staircases. High ceilings, Cotswold stone fireplaces and exposed granite walls give strong character and country house atmosphere.
The grounds and outbuildings significantly extend usable space: a heated swimming pool with a light-filled summer house (two bedrooms and shower), a converted two-bedroom ‘Stables’ annexe, a gym, Arctic cabin and extensive parking. The plot and outbuildings suit multi-generational living, regular entertaining or a home-business/home office setup. Solar panels on a feed-in tariff provide a small annual income.
Practical points and known issues are stated plainly. Heating to the main house is oil-fired with LPG used for pool and outbuildings. The property has private water and drainage; buyers should allow for potential upgrading or replacement of private drainage. The stone walls are original and assumed to lack modern insulation; double glazing is present but install date is unknown. Council Tax is at the higher Band G, and mobile signal may be limited depending on network and exact location.
There is additional development potential nearby: planning permission (ref 24/00755/F) exists on adjoining land for a replacement dwelling and separate negotiation is possible for a further 4-bedroom home with 6 acres. For buyers seeking an established country home with substantial grounds, secondary accommodation and clear scope for income or extension, Beggars Barn offers a rare, versatile package in an accessible Oxfordshire village location.
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