Summary - CROMWELLS EASTGATE HORNTON BANBURY OX15 6BT
Grade II listed stone house dating from 1615, extensively renovated
About 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens, terraces and upper paddock
Over 4,000 sq ft total: large reception rooms, four double bedrooms
Two serviced studios ideal for home working or potential income
Driveway, double garage with power, water, Zappi EV charger and storage
Oil-fired central heating; running costs higher than gas or mains alternatives
Listed status restricts external changes and may complicate consents
Public footpath along boundary (separated) and council tax is quite expensive
Cromwells is a striking Grade II listed stone house dating from 1615, recently renovated throughout to combine authentic period features with modern comforts. Set in about 1.5 acres on an elevated, gated plot in Hornton, the property offers over 4,000 sq ft of flexible family accommodation, extensive outbuildings and private, landscaped gardens with paddock and stunning village views. The conversion work includes new heating, plumbing and electrics, bespoke secondary glazing and new internal finishes, so the house is largely move-in ready.
The house will suit a family seeking space, character and home-working facilities: principal reception rooms include a triple-aspect drawing room, dining room and a large garden room with bi-fold doors to the sunken terrace. The kitchen, pantry and utility are well appointed and two separate studios with services deliver immediate home office, creative or income-generating potential. The double garage, ample driveway parking and Zappi EV charger add modern convenience.
Buyers should note the material considerations of owning a listed property of this age. Listed status will limit external alterations and may complicate future extension or outbuilding changes. The building’s masonry appears to be traditional stone with no modern wall insulation (assumed), and heating is oil-fired with associated running costs. There is a public footpath along the boundary (physically separated), and council tax is described as quite expensive. These are typical trade-offs for a historic, rural home but important for budget and planning expectations.
Overall, Cromwells offers rare scale, privacy and period character in a sought-after North Oxfordshire village. It’s a sizeable family home with substantial ancillary accommodation and landscaped grounds, best suited to buyers who value heritage detail and generous outdoor space, and who are comfortable with listed-building ownership obligations.
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