luxury contemporary houses for sale Banbury, United Kingdom

Located within the highly regarded village of Steeple Aston, this exceptional five-bedroom detached executive family home offers flexible accommodation arranged over two floors, combining generous proportions with an abundance of natural light and a superb open outlook to the rear.A light and spacious entrance hallway with a cloakroom and stairs to the first floor really set the scene for what is to follow in this substantial family home.The heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining room, measuring over 27 ft in length, and fitted with contemporary floor and eye-level units, integrated appliances, and a central island. It's perfectly designed for modern living and entertaining. This impressive space flows seamlessly through to the garden via wide openings, allowing the outside in and making the most of the uninterrupted views across open fields beyond. The kitchen also has access to the utility room, and a bootroom, which are ideal for everyday family needs.A separate living room, equally generous in scale, provides a more formal yet still light-filled space, while an additional sitting room/family room, and dedicated study to the front of the property offer flexibility for both relaxation and home working.The sense of light throughout the property is immediately apparent, with large windows and well-considered proportions ensuring each room feels bright, airy, and welcoming.Upstairs, the property continues to impress with five well-appointed bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly spacious, complete with a dressing room and en suite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by two further en-suites and a family bathroom, making the layout ideal for family life.Externally, the property is equally impressive.To the front, a substantial driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to a double garage, offering both practicality and storage. To the rear, the generous garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys a delightful open aspect, backing onto fields and providing a wonderful sense of space and privacy-perfect for families and outdoor entertaining alike.Steeple Aston itself is a thriving and picturesque village, well known for its strong community spirit. Residents benefit from a range of local amenities, including a village shop, post office, public house, and parish church, along with various clubs and activities that contribute to its welcoming atmosphere.The neighbouring village of Middle Aston has a cafe, a boutique fitness hub, and a popular play park and recreation field are in Steeple Aston itselfFor more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, Bicester is within easy reach, offering a wide selection of supermarkets, restaurants, and the renowned Bicester Village. The historic city of Oxford is also accessible, providing further cultural, dining, and retail opportunities.The popular Soho Farmhouse and historic Blenheim Palace are within easy reach, and the rolling local countryside is excellent for walking. The area is well served for schooling. Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School is located within the village and is highly regarded. Secondary education is available at The Warriner School. Independent options that are easily accessible include Abingdon School, The Dragon School in Oxford, Stowe, Beachborough, and Cokethorpe.Transport links are convenient, with nearby rail services from Bicester and Banbury providing direct access to London, while the M40 offers straightforward connections to both London and Birmingham.This is a superb opportunity to acquire a spacious, light-filled home in a sought-after village setting, with outstanding countryside views, excellent amenities, and superb connectivity.

Located in the highly desirable village of Bradden, less than four miles from Towcester, Manor Farm is an exceptional, non-listed 19th-century detached barn conversion, beautifully renovated throughout to combine period character with contemporary comfort. The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including two ground-floor bedrooms and a shower room, providing flexible and accessible accommodation. At the heart of the home is a stunning kitchen/dining room with exposed beams and a traditional Aga, complemented by a dramatic double-height dining room and a drawing room with a log-burning stove. A large utility and boot room provides excellent practicality and offers potential to create a self-contained annexe. Set within 0.28 acres, the property offers ample driveway parking with an EV charger, all set behind an electric gate, together with wonderful gardens, including a charming courtyard ideal for al fresco dining and a larger lawned garden enjoying views across open fields. Upon entering Manor Farm, you are immediately struck by its warmth and character with beautiful antique limestone flooring. The elegant kitchen/dining room is a beautifully appointed space with exposed beams, a traditional four oven Aga and Corian worktops. A range of integrated Miele appliances includes an oven, microwave oven and dishwasher, alongside an electric hob and space for an American-style fridge/freezer. Both practical and inviting, it is a wonderful room for everyday family life as well as entertaining. Underfloor heating in the kitchen, and throughout much of the ground floor, adds an additional level of comfort. The impressive double-height dining room provides a dramatic setting for both formal entertaining and relaxed family meals. This room connects to the spacious yet cosy drawing room, centred around a stone fireplace with a log-burning stove, making it an especially welcoming space during the cooler months. Practicality is equally well considered, with a large utility and boot room providing ample storage, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and plenty of room for muddy boots, paws and outdoor gear. This versatile space also offers excellent potential to create a self-contained annexe, with two double bedrooms and a shower room located along the same corridor. One of the bedrooms is currently arranged as a playroom/family room, and both bedrooms benefit from air conditioning. A grand staircase rises from the dining room to the first floor, where there are two further double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed four-piece bathroom. The primary bedroom benefits from air conditioning and the second bedroom is currently used as a dressing room. The property sits within a generous 0.28-acre plot and is surrounded by wonderful mature gardens. A charming courtyard provides an ideal space for alfresco dining, while a beautifully planted pathway leads to the larger lawned garden, complete with a stream, summer house and lovely views across the surrounding countryside. The extensive driveway sits behind an electric gate and provides ample parking for multiple vehicles, as well as an EV charger. Location: Bradden is a charming and unspoilt rural village set amidst rolling Northamptonshire countryside, known for its tranquillity, exclusivity and strong sense of community. With around 60 homes, the village offers a peaceful setting centred around its historic 13th-century church and recently refurbished village hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including fitness classes, coffee mornings and social evenings. The nearby market town of Towcester lies just over three miles away and provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, together with medical and leisure facilities. Many local children attend Blakesley and Greens Norton primary schools, while nearby secondary options include Sponne School and Stowe School. Despite its peaceful rural setting, Bradden is well connected, with the A43, A5 and M1 all within easy reach. Mainline rail services to London Euston are available from Milton Keynes in just over 30 minutes, with additional services from Northampton and Long Buckby. Extra Information: Stone under slate constructionNon-listedGigaclear high-speed fibre broadband available in the area (buyers are advised to check with the provider)4G mobile coverage available (buyers are advised to check with their provider)Mains electricity, water and drainageOil-fired central heatingHome alarm systemLocated within a conservation areaTenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: West Northamptonshire CouncilCouncil Tax Band: G Manor Farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 19th-century barn conversion of exceptional character and quality in the heart of Bradden. To arrange your private viewing, please contact Marie, your local agent. Disclaimer All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Whilst we carryout our due diligence on a property before it is launched to the market and we endeavour to provide accurate information, buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence. Our information is presented to the best of our knowledge and should not solely be relied upon when making purchasing decisions. The responsibility for verifying aspects such as flood risk, easements, covenants and other property related details rests with the buyer.

Pyghtle Cottage a very appealing and substantial detached stone-built period house, situated in this sought after and rarely available location in Silverstone. The property has been thoughtfully extended and modernised over the years and is now a successful blend of both contemporary and period features, it also has the flexibility of a guest annex with gym and a luxury shower room with sauna. The west facing gardens extend to approximately 0.33 acre and feature a superb sun terrace with water feature that opens onto a large lawn, there is also a detached double garage with ample parking on the long sweeping gravel driveway. Pyghtle Cottage is accessed via a long gravel which leads to the side of the house, there is parking for at least 6 cars and access to the detached double garage.The main entrance is in the oldest part of the cottage; you are greeted by a lobby area which leads into the semi open hallway. On the right is the first of four reception rooms, it's a superb sitting room ideal for entertaining and opens into the kitchen, it has an impressive contemporary style wood burner and a tiled floor, this room is lovely and bright with a window to the front overlooking the garden. To the right of the hallway is a lovely sitting room, it is a delightful room with a period inglenook fireplace with wood burner and views to the rear over the garden. Adjacent is a spacious dining room, it's a great size room ideal for family dining. To the rear is a large boot/utility room with access to the garden and plenty of space for coats and boots etc, it has a fitted utility area and wood storage. The kitchen is a lovely bright space with windows to both sides and a door opening onto the large sun terrace. It is fitted with a range of quality, modern style units with quartz work surfaces, with an integrated dishwasher, two ovens, induction hob, extractor hood and a wine cooler with space for an American fridge/freezer. The kitchen has a side lobby with further storage and access to the driveway. To the rear of the kitchen is a further large family room with a stone fireplace and inset wood burner, a separate room that could be a bedroom with doors leading to the garden but is used as a gym and a luxurious en-suite shower room with a sauna. This whole area could be used as a guest annex if needed.On the first floor there are five double bedrooms. The main bedroom suite is an exceptional size overlooking the gardens, it has a dressing/sitting area fitted with fitted wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite shower room. There are a further four double bedrooms that share a superb family bathroom with a bath and shower.This stunning home sits in west facing gardens of approximately 0.33 acre, there is a large sandstone paved sun terrace spanning the rear of the house and just ideal for outside entertaining, it also has a water feature. There is a detached double garage accessed via a long gravel driveway with ample parking for at least five cars.Freehold Council Tax G EPC CServices, Utilities and Property InformationTenure – Freehold EPC - C Council Tax Band - G Property Construction – Stone church building with masonry construction Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Gas - Mains  Drainage & Sewerage – Mains  Heating – Gas Central Heating Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage – Some 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Detached double Garage, shared driveway EV charging point  The property is understood to benefit from and be subject to rights for the passage of services (including drainage and utilities) over, under or through the property and adjoining land.Prospective purchasers should be aware that Tree Preservation Orders (TPO) affects trees within the curtilage of the property.  For further information please speak to agent.

The Granary is a beautifully presented, deceptively spacious, stone built barn conversion located in the sought-after Wood Burcote area of Towcester. It has superb family living space that combines period character with a contemporary interior plus the added benefit of a fantastic self contained two bedroom, two bathroom annex. The house is approached through electric gates that open onto a sweeping gravel driveway with manicured gardens that open into a landscaped courtyard garden. One of the striking features has to be the main entrance which features a glazed wall complete with the old sliding barn doors. The glazed front doors opens into a stunning double height reception hallway which is large enough to be used as a sitting or dining room, it has a beamed vaulted ceiling and gallery, a tiled floor, exposed brick walls and glazed doors at the rear leading out onto a decked sun terrace. There is also a guest cloakroom. On the right of the reception hallway is the heart of this stunning home, an exceptionally bright and spacious family kitchen/breakfast room. This superb room has an extensive range of country style units, a central island with granite worktop and breakfast bar, integrated appliances plus a large separate dining area, there is a door to the front opening onto the courtyard garden. There is also a separate utility/boot room.On the left of the reception hall is an impressive reception room that has so much character with exposed stone and brick walls, a stone and brick fireplace with wood burner, oak floor and glazed doors opening to the gardens. There is also a separate study. On the upper floor is a bright central landing area with a vaulted beamed ceiling and a lovely sitting area at the front overlooking the courtyard and garden. There are two double bedrooms accessed from an inner hall, both are lovely bright rooms with high ceilings and beams, one has en-suite bathroom and there is also a separate shower room. The main bedroom suite on the other side of the landing is another impressive room again with high ceiling and beams, there is a dressing area with fitted wardrobes plus a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite shower room. there is also a separate sitting room which is also accessed from the landing so could be a further double bedroom if needed.The annex can be completely self-contained or accessed from the main house is needed, its a wonderful character annex ideal for guests or dependent family. It features a superb open plan reception room with dining area and fitted kitchen, there are exposed beams and lots of character features. An inner hallway leads to two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, beams and en- suite shower rooms. The annex has its own garden area.The Granary is set in south east facing gardens of approximately 0.5 acre, electric gates open to a long sweeping gravel driveway with fenced garden laid to lawn, a further set of electric gates open into the sun trap front courtyard area with ample parking and an attached garage/workshop, a decked sun terrace and a paved terrace with lawn ideal for a barbeque! There is also a home office/studio. To the side and rear there are further lawned south facing gardens with a decked sun terrace ideal for entertaining.Wood Burcote is located on the edge of the market town of Towcester which has all the local amenities one would expect with a supermarket, independent shops along the High Street, restaurants, primary and secondary schools and a leisure centre. There are excellent road links for commuters with easy access to the M1 at junction 15a, the M40 and A5. Direct trains to London and Birmingham are within easy reach at either Northampton or Milton Keynes.Freehold Council Tax Band G EPC DServices, Utilities & Property InformationTenure - Freehold Council Tax Band G - South Northampton Property Construction - Standard -brick & tile Electricity Supply - Mains Water Supply - Mains Drainage & Sewerage - Mains Heating - Gas Broadband - FTTP Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage - 4G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking - Garage with driveway parking for 6 plus cars.