Using materials and design to complement the local vernacular, with energy-efficient interventions, and contemporary family living in mind: Northgate is a remarkably generous and dynamic five-bedroom, three story home approaching 3,500 Sq Ft of masterfully crafted living space with a separate self-contained studio annex. Excellently positioned to absorb the idyllic countryside and woodland views, at the edge of the coveted village of Combe, a delightful and picturesque West Oxfordshire village bordering Blenheim Palace’s expansive grounds.
Approached via a large driveway with generous provisions of off-street parking, the house is immediately captivating with its beautiful double fronted stone façade, topped with a Stonesfield slate roof. A central porch with exposed timber beams leads to a generous front door, opening to a spacious entrance hall where you are immediately greeted by an excellent quality of natural light which continues throughout the home. A series of interconnecting living areas are cleverly divided, creating an effortless flow from one room to the next, whilst allowing each space to enjoy views down the length of the garden and the fields beyond.
To the left of the plan is a large dual aspect reception room that spans the full depth of the house, connecting to the rear garden via glazed French doors. A built-in projector and speakers are discreetly fitted and a central woodburning stove forms a natural focal point. The kitchen/dining/family room mirrors the large floor area of the main reception with French door to the rear garden and a bespoke kitchen adjoining a large utility room with its own front external access. Additionally, there’s a WC and two further reception rooms that would lend themselves to a variety of uses (such as formal dining, a home office, playroom or snug). Under floor heating extends throughout the ground and first floor.
The first floor is accessed via a central staircase leading from the entrance hall. Here you will find a family bathroom, two double bedrooms with large built in storage cupboards, and a principal suite with a walk-in wardrobe/dressing area, and en-suite bathroom that mirrors the family bathroom, and rear views over the garden and neighbouring countryside. The second floor is given to two further double bedrooms, a shower room and multiple large storage rooms.
Externally, the detached studio annex sits adjacent to the main house, above a double garage and storeroom (originally a third garage). Entry is from the ground floor with stairs leading to an expansive open plan living space with a kitchen, en-suite shower and storage area. An excellent space for guests, a home office or multi-generational living.
There are generous provisions for driveway parking. The frontage is flanked by lawn and well-stocked borders. The rear garden offers complete privacy, surrounded by mature woodland and open countryside, offering a wonderful sense of tranquillity. There’s a large lawn, storage sheds, and two patio seating/entertaining areas.
Combe is an unspoiled village 10 miles north-west of Oxford standing above the Evenlode Valley. This popular thriving village community is surrounded by superb countryside with footpaths, bridleways, and Blenheim Park. The neighbouring village of Long Hanborough has a Coop, a parade of shops, petrol filling station and doctors surgery. A particular feature of Combe is the highly regarded local primary school. There is a bus service through the day (Monday to Saturday) that runs from Oxford to Chipping Norton, and rail services to London Paddington from Long Hanborough, London Marylebone at Oxford Parkway, and here is a halt station on the edge of the village.
