2 bed semi-detached house for sale

"The Drake" at Lunnun Road, Banbury OX16

Plot 529: The Drake

If you’re keen to finally own some space of your own, or downsize to a lower-maintenance home without compromising on quality, it’s time for you to meet The Drake.

The ground floor offers an open plan kitchen and dining area complimented by a contemporary set of French doors, perfect to keep open on a sunny weekend, or even on the weekdays if you're working from home. The kitchen also benefits from Symphony kitchen units fitted just for you, and a handy utility area, perfect for hiding away appliances and all the washing. The spacious lounge is a warm welcoming space where you can relax and unwind in the evenings – plus it offers a cleverly hidden storage cupboard underneath the stairs.

Upstairs, discover the two double bedrooms with the second bedroom including an extra storage cupboard. The first floor is finished with the family bathroom, fitted with a stylish white Roca bathroom suite and chrome fittings.

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Why Should You Buy New?

There are plenty of benefits of buying a new home over a second hand property - here's just a few. Our new homes are designed to a high standard of energy efficiency, meaning your monthly bills will be significantly less than running an older property. Plus, we can also save you money on those costly and timely renovations so there's no need to battle with the previous owner's questionable choice of décor! When we say new, we mean it. And when you reserve early, you're able to choose your fixtures and fittings in your new home from our range, so everything is just how you would like it.



Rooms

Ground Floor

• Kitchen (3.01 x 3.09 m)
• Lounge (4.17 x 3.21 m)
• Utility (1.70 x 1.05 m)

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 (2.81 x 4.22 m)
• Bedroom 2 (2.50 x 4.22 m)

About Banbury Rise

Our superb new 2,3 and 4 bedroom home for sale in Banbury enjoy a fantastic rural location, with desirable quiet cul-de-sacs and open green spaces nestled within the development.

If you're looking for a high quality new home located next door to open green Oxfordshire countryside with the easy convenience of being 5 minutes from Banbury's rejuvenated centre, you're sure to fall in love with Banbury Rise.

Education

Families will appreciate the good schools for all ages within a walk or a short drive from Banbury Rise.

There are many schools in the Banbury area. One of the top rated schools is the Blessed George Napier school, which has achieved 'Good' Ofsted ratings for the last few years.

The nearest primary schools are Hill View Primary School (Ofsted rated Good) and William Morris Primary School, and secondary schools include North Oxfordshire Academy and The Warriner School (both rated Good).

For older students, Banbury and Bicester College offers a wealth of courses and qualifications, and of course Oxford University is one of the top universities in the world.

Independent schools include Bloxham School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11-18.

(*Please note Ofsted ratings were correct at time of upload.)

Shopping

There is a wealth of things to see and do in the town and the local area. Banbury's Old Town, around the banks of the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal, has historic buildings and beautiful bankside walks to enjoy.

The modern Castle Quay shopping centre offers Marks & Spencer, WHSmith, Debenhams, Monsoon and dozens of other brands, plus cafes and individual boutiques.

All the usual services like banks, health centre, post office, library and more are close at hand, and the town centre boasts a wide range of cafes, bars and restaurants of all types, offering cuisines from all over the world. There are several exceptional gastro pubs within a short drive, including the Wykham Arms at Sibford Ferris and the Muddy Duck in Hethe. Sports and leisure facilities are excellent, with local football, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs welcoming all levels and age groups.

The town is particularly well supplied with parks and open spaces for fresh air and exercise. Spiceball Park has a sports fields and children's play area, while the Sports Centre across the road houses a swimming pool, gym and indoor courts.

Transport

Banbury station offers regular train services between London (Marylebone 61 mins) and Birmingham (New Street 45 mins) as well as trains to Oxford, Reading, and local stations around the area.

By road, the M40 Motorway (J11) is 3 miles away, putting Oxford (39 mins), Birmingham (51 mins) and London (1hr 35 mins) within easy reach.

Local and regional bus services are plentiful, while Heathrow Airport is just over an hour away.

And if perhaps you'd like tot try a slightly different form of transport, Tooley's Boatyard on the Oxford Canal has the oldest working dry dock in the country, and offers delightful boat trips and self-drive hire.

Opening Hours

Open daily, 10am - 5pm

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