House for sale with 5 bedrooms, Station Road, Launton

A handsome five bedroom detached period property arranged over two floors, extended and refurbished throughout with the benefit of a separate cottage and occupying a large plot in the heart of the desirable Oxfodrshire village of Launton.

The Elms is approached via double gates and a gravel driveway leading to both the main house and detached one-bedroom cottage.

Set back from the road the property benefits from having a large garden laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs to the front.

Having been carefully refurbished, whilst retaining many of the character features and extended by the present owners the property feels both welcoming and spacious and is perfect for contemporary family living.

The entrance lobby provides plenty of space for coats and muddy wellies and the inner hallway is light and spacious and sets the tone for this inviting family home.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with cream painted units and a range cooker all complemented by flagstone flooring and wooden worktops. Double doors open out to the rear garden.

The dining area has plenty of space for a large table and chairs making it ideal for casual dining with friends and family. Being open plan to two of the large reception rooms it offers the type of flexible accommodation that works well for modern family living.

A more recent addition to this stunning property is the timber-framed garden room, which enjoys views over the rear garden making it the perfect setting to enjoy long summer evenings.

A large study with feature bread oven, utility room, and W.C complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, there are four large double bedrooms, three of which have en-suites, a fifth bedroom, and family bathroom.

Outside the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, with a patio area for Al-fresco dining and BBQ's.

There is a vegetable garden for the keen gardener, plenty of space to kick a football and there is even a wild garden to encourage the butterflies.

The separate cottage has a well-appointed kitchen and a large sitting room, double bedroom and bathroom. With space to park a car to the front, it offers the opportunity to be used for a number of different purposes.

In addition to the cottage, there is a further stone-built building that is currently being utilised as a games room/gym with a storage room above, but it also offers the opportunity to be utlised for alternative purposes.

A double carport and workshop/garage complete the package.

The thriving village of Launton boasts a wide variety of well supported cultural, sporting and social groups for adults and children. Positioned alongside excellent transport links to larger towns and cities that make it an ideal place for young families and professionals alike. The village has its own primary school and two pubs, as well as numerous shops including a post office, general store, butcher, baker and hairdresser. There is a regular bus service to neighbouring Bicester and beyond.

Bicester has two railway stations. Bicester North offers a great commuter service to London Marylebone in around 45 minutes and you can reach Birmingham in 1 hour. Bicester Village Station provides a further route to London Marylebone. The M40 is within easy reach at J9 or J10 and offers access to London, M25, Oxford and Birmingham.

The A41, A43 and A34 are all within easy reach. Bicester Village is a dream destination for designer shopping with 170 luxury boutiques all on your doorstep and is just a few minutes walk from the town centre.