Location

Epwell is a charming sought after village situated in rolling north Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the border with Warwickshire. Made up predominantly of period stone properties, amenities include a well-regarded public house, village hall and parish church of St Anne.

Local facilities including village stores and post office can be found in the neighbouring villages of Sibford Gower / Ferris, Tysoe and Brailes, with more extensive retail, recreational and cultural amenities at the market town of Shipston-on-Stour or alternatively at the larger the towns of Banbury, Oxford, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon.

There is a wide variety of well-regarded schooling in the area. Local primary schools can be found nearby at Sibford Gower, Shenington and Tysoe, with senior at The Warriner (Bloxham). The property is in the catchment for the Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar Schools. Independent schools in the area include preparatory at Sibford School, St John's Priory (Banbury) and The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon). Senior independent schools include Sibford School, Tudor Hall (Bloxham), Bloxham School, King's High (Warwick), Warwick and a wide range of Oxford schools.   

Communication is good with intercity train service from Banbury to London/Marylebone (about 59 minutes) and M40 (J11) at Banbury.

Sporting and cultural activities in the area include golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Feldon Valley (Brailes); Soho Farmhouse private members club at Great Tew; Daylesford Farm; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham; motor-racing at Silverstone; RSC theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon; cinema and indoor sports centres in Banbury. The surrounding countryside hosts a range of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding.

All distances and times are approximate.

Description

Trym is an impressive, detached property set on the edge of the popular village of Epwell and has been dramatically improved over the years. Having been further enhanced by the current owners the property provides very well-presented, light and spacious accommodation, with far reaching countryside views and a good-sized garden.   

An enclosed porch leads into a hall way, which opens into delightful sitting room with wood burning stove and wall of in-built shelving and storage. Double doors lead into a versatile garden room with doors onto the terrace, which is fitted out with automated electric blinds and retractable cinema screen.

A fantastic, light and spacious kitchen / dining / living room creates a real focal point of the property and benefits from bifold doors onto the terrace and wonderful views onto rolling, open countryside. The room provides plenty of space for dining and a separate seating area. The kitchen is well equipped with fitted base and wall units, a large breakfast bar, range cooker and integrated appliances, including two dishwashers. This leads onto a practical utility room, with fitted units and a back door.   

The property also benefits from a versatile study / bedroom on the ground floor, with a useful shower room nearby, accessed via the utility room. There is also a separate WC.

The first floor provides generous and light accommodation, with a spacious principal bedroom, which has ample in-built storage and a Juliet balcony with enviable views over the garden and open countryside beyond. This also includes an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room, and a large family bathroom. There is a fifth bedroom / dressing room / nursery.

To the front of the property is a private driveway offering space for several cars, as well as a double garage with electric vehicle charging point.

To the rear of the property and adjoining open countryside, is a substantial garden with wonderful views. A generous terrace provides the ideal spot for alfresco dining and this leads onto the lawn with flower bed borders and mature trees. There is also a vegetable garden area, pond and a wooden studio / summer house at the end of the garden.