Barnard Mews, Burford, OX18

Luxury two bedroom leasehold second floor apartment within this development for the Over 55s. Finished to a high specification with private balcony and parking. Located on the edge of Burford close to amenities.

LOCATION

12 Barnard Mews is situated in within the exclusive Cotswold Gate development on the edge of the well known medieval town of Burford, famous for being the southern gateway to the Cotswolds and set on the River Windrush. Burford is within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Burford Conservation Area. Burford provides an excellent range of local shops and amenities, including a baker, butcher, post office, general store, library and doctor's surgery. In addition, there are antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, famous coaching inns and public houses..Local activities include Burford Golf Club and River Windrush walks, both of which are within walking distance of 23 Forest Grove. Meanwhile, there is a strong community involving the St John the Baptist Church whilst there is an active programme of events taking place through the Warwick Hall. .Primary and secondary schools nearby include; Burford School and Cokethorpe School near Witney. There is also Hatherop Castle and St Hugh's towards Faringdon. .From Burford, the area's larger commercial centres of Cheltenham (22 miles), Cirencester (19 miles) and Oxford (19 miles) are within easy travelling distance with access to the motorway network via the A40 and the M4 to the south. There are main line rail services to London Paddington (80 minutes) at Charlbury (9 miles), Kemble (22 miles) and Kingham (9 miles) and a comprehensive local bus network.

DESCRIPTION

12 Barnard Mews is a luxury high specification second floor apartment located within The Wychwood building within the exclusive Cotswold Gate development. The property is leasehold. The lease is 999 years..The property comprises a hallway, kitchen, sitting room - dining room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom and family bathroom. There is a private balcony facilitating outside dining and entertaining. Separate parking for one vehicle together with a designated area for visitors parking. There is a communal garden, easily accessible from the apartment. 12 Barnard Mews is close to all local amenities in Burford. It would make an ideal second home and represents a good investment opportunity.

Approach

Paved pathway leads to uPVC front door to the ground floor entrance landing area. Either the stairs or the lift will provide access to the second floor. From the second floor landing area, timber framed front door to:

Hallway

Timber framed door to storage cupboard. Timber framed door to cupboard housing the Bosch washing machine and Bosch tumble dryer. Timber framed door to cupboard housing the hot water tank. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Timber framed door to:

Kitchen

Fitted kitchen with range of built-in wall mounted cupboards with cupboards and drawers below. Silestone work surfaces. Sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Two Bosch electric ovens, both with grills, one with a microwave. Four ring electric hob and extractor over. Bosch dishwasher. Refrigerator and freezer. Amtico flooring with underfloor heating. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Double glazed windows to the front elevation. From the hallway, Timber framed door to:

Sitting Room - Dining Room

Stone fireplace with electric coal effect fire. Timber framed door to large cupboard, currently being used as a study. Double glazed windows to the front elevation. Door with glazed insert panels providing direct access to the private balcony. From the hallway, timber framed door to:

Master Bedroom

Range of built-in wardrobes. Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Timber framed door to:

En Suite Bathroom

Low level WC, Vileroy & Boch wash hand basin with drawers below. Silestone surfaces. Shower cubicle with overhead rain effect shower and wall mounted shower attachment. Bath. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Amtico flooring with underfloor heating. From the hallway, timber framed door to:

Bedroom 2

Range of built-in wardrobes. Double glazed window to the rear elevation. From the hallway, timber framed door to:

Family Bathroom

Low level WC, Villeroy & Boch wash hand basin with drawers below. Silestone surfaces. Bath with wall mounted shower attachment. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling spotlighting. Amtico flooring with underfloor heating. Double glazed window to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE

12 Barnard Mews has a private balcony which facilitates outside dining and entertaining. This is a paved patio area bordered by stone dwarf walls and wrought iron railings. There is separate parking for one vehicle together with a designated area for visitors parking. There is a communal garden, easily accessible from the apartment.

SERVICES

Mains Electricity, Water and drainage. Air source heat pump heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY / COUNCIL TAX

West Oxfordshire District Council, Elmfield, New Yatt Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1PB. Telephone: 01993 861000 / Band 'C' Rate payable for 2023 / 2024 ?1968.38

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

12 Barnard Mews is a leasehold apartment.Lease - 999 years..The property comes with a 10 Year Guarantee - valid until 2031.. Healthihouse whole house ventilation system throughout the apartment reducing moisture and bacteria in the air. . Estate Management - estate manager, employed by the Beechcroft Foundation, takes care of the day-to-day management of the development. The cost of this service is ?3000 per annum.

DIRECTIONS

From Burford, proceed along the Shilton Road and after approximately 300 yards, turn right into the Cotswold Gate development into Forest Grove. Proceed along Forest Grove and after approximately 200 yards, turn left into Barnard Mews. You will shortly see 12 Barnard Mews on the right hand side. Accessed via a door on the ground floor with the apartment located on the second floor of the building either via the lift or the stairs.