5 bed detached house for sale

Placketts, Adderbury, Oxfordshire OX17

Discover a truly remarkable property with this Grade II Listed detached home, set in the heart of the beautiful Adderbury. Steeped in history and dating back to the 1600s, Placketts enjoys near total privacy behind closed doors, in the very centre of the village.

Stepping inside, the ground floor comprises an elegant formal sitting room, beautiful dining room, and a breakfast kitchen, all brimming with character features such as exposed beams and fireplaces. A cellar beneath offers additional storage, and a convenient downstairs WC adds to the practicality of the home. This house features five bedrooms positioned over the first and second floors, each infused with character and charm.

Outside, Placketts is surrounded by generous, meticulously maintained gardens that provide a private and serene escape. The gardens, enjoying the old bothy, offer wonderful seclusion perfect for enjoying outdoor living and hosting guests. A detached garage and driveway with two additional rooms above adds further value, offering the potential to create additional living space, a home office, or a creative studio tailored to your needs (subject to the usual consents).

Adderbury, and this particular location perhaps the prettiest part in arguably one of the best villages in the area, is nestled amidst the scenic Oxfordshire countryside nearby, renowned for its historic charm and vibrant community. The village enjoys a host of amenities including a choice of pubs, a village shop, squash and tennis clubs. A local primary school proves a popular choice for young families and the nearby Warriner school in Bloxham, as well as a choice of private schools, gives families a healthy choice for education. Nearby train stations in Banbury, King's Sutton and Bicester provide regular services to London in under an hour.