The Old Red Lion, Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon
Guide Price £1,600,000

Six-bedroom substantial stone-built grade II listed residence dating back to 1684 positioned in the heart of the village, with a wealth of period features throughout. Enjoying extensive south-facing gardens, a swimming pool and outbuildings that offer further scope for conversion (subject to planning permission). The versatile accommodation is arranged over three floors with a separate annex, mature rear orchard, landscaped rear garden and off-street parking for over 10 vehicles to the rear.

No expense has been spared and every detail considered to sympathetically bring this beautiful home back to all its glory after a significant degree of refurbishment, including new kitchen, restored flooring on the ground floor, repainting. The exterior has also been treated with the same level of care including landscaped rear gardens, new driveway, extensive works to the roof just to mention a few. The perfect balance of contemporary upgrades whilst maintaining true to the wonderful character features such has the feature beams and exposed stonework.

The Old Red Lion is a rare opportunity to acquire an attractive period home with all aspects of modern-day living taking into account, attention to detail is echoed through this stunning home. Finished to an excellent standard and ideal for socialising around the pool and al fresco dining, this lovely family home will be the prime setting for hosting a small intimate family gathering to a formal function, the generous accommodation that is flooded with natural light. Owning this elegant home will certainly make you the envy of your friends and family for sure.

Accommodation:
5 bedrooms, one bedroom annexe, newly fitted kitchen, dining room with wood burning stove, main living room with wood burning stove, study, swimming pool, rear orchard with an assortment of trees & shrubs, barn with further opportunity for accommodation (STP)

Location:
Marsh Gibbon is a sought-after village and is conveniently placed for access to Bicester town centre, Buckingham and back to M/A40. The village is peaceful and community with natural beauty with a wide range of Restaurants, bars and shops accessible in Bicester, in the village itself you have two local public houses both due to open after refurbishment, new village shop and community centre. The area enjoys breath-taking countryside while benefitting from all the amenities associated with city life in the neighbouring vibrant town of Bicester. There is a park and ride and three mainline rail stations to London and excellent road and rail connections to London and the Midlands (via the A34/M40) and the national motorway network.

Education: As you would expect the educational institutions are second to none and include the following: Oxford University and highly regarded independent day schools including The Dragon, Oxford High, Magdalen College School which are all within a reasonable drive.

Activities nearby:
Polo at Kirtlington Park Polo Club (10.6 miles) Bicester Village (6.5 miles) Oxford Westgate Centre (19.5 miles) Gym facilities including spa, indoor and outdoor swimming and indoor tennis courts are located Bicester Golf and Country Club (5. miles) and Frilford Heath Golf Club (24.5 miles) The Oxford Health & Racquets Club (16.6 miles), Soho Farmhouse, Private members Club (21.1 miles) David Lloyd leisure centre (7 miles Due to open this Autumn 2022, subject to change)

Airports:
London Oxford Airport (14.2 miles) Luton (36,8 miles) Heathrow. (57.6 miles)  Birmingham (59.5 Miles)

In the owners words:
“I have put my heart and soul in to making this property perfect for my family, however due to family circumstances the next owner will enjoy the fruits of my labour. I have been stopped by local residents who have let me know the importance of the building within the community also complementing the improvements made. My time in the village has been lovely and wish the new owner my best regards making memories of their own.”

Tenure: Freehold