5 bed detached house for sale

Steane, Brackley, Northamptonshire NN13

This beautifully presented Grade II listed family home combines elegance and functionality in a peaceful, sought-after setting.

The triple aspect drawing room is a true highlight, filled with natural light and offering an elegant yet comfortable space for relaxation. A large dining room provides the perfect setting for formal occasions. The kitchen/breakfast room creates a sociable heart of the home, perfect for everyday living. A second sitting room/playroom is well-suited for family life. A boot room/utility room and WC are located on the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor features a principal bedroom suite with an en suite bathroom/dressing room, along with four further double bedrooms, two additional bathrooms, and a separate WC, offering flexibility for growing families or visiting guests.

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private Drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Ultra-fast Gigaclear.

Situated behind a large gated driveway, the approach sets the tone, offering both privacy and practicality with parking for numerous vehicles.

The property features an impressive range of outbuildings for various uses. These include a well-appointed home office, several useful stores, a spacious workshop, garage, and stabling-ideal for equestrian enthusiasts or those requiring flexible workspaces.

The formal gardens are a true highlight. Lovingly maintained and beautifully stocked, they include a productive fruit orchard with a selection of apple varieties, a mulberry tree, plums, and pears. A thriving vegetable patch sits neatly adjacent, perfect for home-grown produce. The remainder of the gardens are mainly laid to lawn, enhanced by colourful herbaceous borders and framed by picturesque views across the adjacent paddock land and beyond.

This enchanting property offers a wonderful blend of lifestyle and functionality – perfect for family life, working from home, or simply enjoying the great outdoors.

The property lies just to the east of the charming village of Farthinghoe and west of the larger market town of Brackley, close to the borders of Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Farthinghoe has local facilities, including a pub, church and primary school.

Shopping-more extensive facilities, including a Waitrose supermarket -are available nearby at Brackley and Banbury. The larger towns of Banbury, Bicester, Milton Keynes and Oxford are all within easy reach, providing comprehensive facilities.

Communications – there are excellent transport links via the A43 providing good access to the Midlands, Northampton and the north, or via the M40 at junction 10 for the west, south east and London.

Trains – Banbury has a fast train link to London Marylebone, taking from 65 minutes. The station at Bicester is also close by, with trains to London taking from 48 minutes. Milton Keynes to London Euston takes about 30 minutes.

Airports – Oxford for private usage, with Heathrow and Birmingham within easy reach.

Schooling – The property is well situated for the finest schooling, with highly regarded local schools including Beachborough, Winchester House, Stowe, Rugby, Tudor Hall, Radley and Bloxham. The celebrated Oxford schools, including The Dragon and St Edwards, are within easy driving distance.

There is motor racing at nearby Silverstone, golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury Hall and also the National Trust gardens at Stowe.

Farthinghoe 1 mile, Brackley 4.1 miles, M40 (Junction 11) 4.5 miles, Banbury 6.9 miles, Buckingham 12 miles, Oxford 30 miles, London 78 miles. (All distances are approximate)