5 bedroom house for sale

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5 bedroom house for sale

Sheep Street, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7
£1,595,000

Our Summary

  • The shop front still has commercial standing, so a purchaser would benefit in investigating 'mixed use' for SDLT Householder Permitted Development Rights enable the Owner to create parking places in the Lower Garden access from a right of access over a private road from High Street, next to Lady Bamfords The Bell public house
  • Beyond the lawn is a box topiary garden with fruit trees and parking accessed by a private right of access drive off High Street next to The Bell public houseSubject to Planning, it may be possible to split The Old Farmhouse into two separate residences, of circa 2811sq/ft and 3675sq/ft

Description

This unique Cotswold stone residence, a combination of a farmhouse and adjacent shop and barn, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a sizable property with off-street parking in the picturesque village of Charlbury. The property has a rich history, having been the residence of Dr Charles Lane, a co-inventor of the mRNA expression technology used in Covid vaccines. The house has undergone various remodelings and extensions, resulting in a blend of original and modern features. The property boasts a Gothic-style orangery, a courtyard reminiscent of an Oxford college, and a spectacular view across the valley towards Cornbury House and Wychwood Forest. The grounds are two-tiered, with a stone wall and mature trees providing privacy. With subject to planning, the property could be split into two separate residences. Charlbury is a charming village with a strong sense of community, located on the main railway line to Oxford and London, offering easy access to employment opportunities and amenities.
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