Stanwell Lea Middleton Cheney, Banbury £395,000

49 Stanwell Lea is an attractive and beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached house which has been greatly improved by the current owners. The light and spacious accommodation is arranged over two floors and includes a large open-plan sitting/dining room, a stylish refitted kitchen and utility room, together with a useful conservatory which has been fully insulated and plastered. All doors and windows, excluding those in the conservatory, were replaced in May 2021, while the guttering and downpipes have also been renewed. On the first floor there are two generous double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a family bathroom. Further benefits include a large driveway providing off-road parking for up to six vehicles, a garage and two excellent outbuildings. The workshop/home office has been insulated, boarded and plastered and is fitted with electricity, while the additional garden room has also been insulated and boarded and benefits from electricity and an extractor fan. The rear garden is a particularly impressive feature, being considerably larger than average and enjoying beautiful views of the adjoining countryside. It includes a large paved seating area, an extensive lawn, mature trees and a useful pathway extending to the far end of the garden.

Middleton Cheney is one of the larger villages in the area and is by-passed by the A422 Banbury to Brackley Road. Facilities within the village include a chemist, library, bus service, village store, newsagents, post office, and a choice of public houses. The village also provides both primary and secondary schooling. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby market town of Banbury including the Castle Quay Shopping Centre, and the Spiceball Leisure Centre. There is access to the M40 at Junction 11, and a mainline railway station provides a service to London Marylebone.

A welcoming entrance hall with a door to the front, wood-effect flooring, radiator and staircase rising to the first floor. Doors give access to the kitchen and sitting/dining room.

A particularly spacious open-plan reception room which measures approximately 26'5" x 15'1" at its widest points. The sitting area has a large window to the front and an attractive fireplace fitted with a freestanding stove and wooden mantel above. The dining area provides ample space for a large table and chairs, while double doors at the rear open into the conservatory.

The kitchen is approximately 19'2" in length and has been attractively refitted with an extensive range of shaker-style cabinets, wooden work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. There is a stainless-steel sink, gas hob with extractor above, fitted oven, space for a fridge/freezer and provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Recessed ceiling lighting and wood-effect flooring continue throughout, while a stable-style door opens onto the rear garden and a hidden sliding door gives access to the hallway.

A useful additional reception area which connects the dining room with the rear garden. It has windows and glazed doors providing plenty of natural light and a pleasant view over the garden.

The landing gives access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. There is also a built-in cupboard housing the boiler.

A large double bedroom with a wide window overlooking the front of the property and ample space for wardrobes and other bedroom furniture.

Another good-sized double bedroom positioned at the rear of the house and enjoys views over the large garden and the open outlook beyond.

A single bedroom with a window to the front. This room would also be well suited for use as a nursery or home office.

The family bathroom is positioned at the rear and is fitted with a suite comprising a panelled bath, wash-hand basin and WC. There is also a window providing natural light and ventilation.

The front of the property is mainly laid with gravel to provide generous off-road parking. A driveway continues alongside the house and leads to the garage. The rear garden is a particularly impressive feature, being considerably larger than average and enjoying a pleasant open outlook beyond the rear boundary. Immediately behind the house is a large paved terrace which provides an excellent area for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this is a substantial lawn with a mature tree, pathways, planted areas and timber fencing to the boundaries. The garden also provides access to the garage and adjoining outbuildings.

A larger-than-average former single garage measuring approximately 20'7" x 9'7". The original up-and-over door remains in place; however, a permanent internal wall has been constructed immediately behind it and the space is therefore currently used as a room rather than a working garage. The wall could be removed if a future owner wished to reinstate the space as a garage. Adjoining the rear are two very useful stores, providing additional storage and potential for use as a workshop, hobby room or home office.