£165,000
1 bed flat for saleHorse Fair, Banbury OX16
1 bed
1 bath
1 reception
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Anker & Partners
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About this property
Apartment with its' own entrance
Town centre location
Impressive character features throughout
Impressive inglenook fireplace
Long lease
No onward chain
Secure gated development
A well presented and very charming ground floor apartment situated in a converted pub overlooking the Banbury Cross, located in the heart of of the town centre
Situation
Banbury is conveniently located only two miles from Junction 11 of the M40, putting Oxford (23 miles), Birmingham (43 miles), London (78 miles) and of course the rest of the motorway network within easy reach. There are regular trains from Banbury to London Marylebone (55 mins) and Birmingham Snow Hill (55 mins). Birmingham International airport is 42 miles away for UK, European and New York flights. Some very attractive countryside surrounds and many places of historical interest are within easy reach.
3 woolpack mews is a sympathetically finished ground floor apartment that forms part of a converted public house, the former Woolpack Inn, which is set in a beautiful mews style development. Reports date back to the pub as far back as 1851, however more recently in 2015 the building was converted in 7 separate dwellings that retain character features throughout. The apartment is accessed via a secure gated system that opens onto a pleasant courtyard. The apartment itself is well presented, with a balance of modern and character features including exposed brickwork, original beams and an impressive Inglenook fireplace. The property would suit investors, or a young couple looking to own a period property but still have the benefits of being in the town and near amenities such as the railway station.
A floorplan has been prepared to show the dimensions and layout of the property as detailed below. Some of the main features are as follows:
* Ground floor apartment forming part of a converted public house, the old Woolpack Inn.
* Heart of Banbury town centre with easy walking distance of all daily amenities.
* Modern and character features throughout.
* Popular location for commuters, being walking distance to railway station.
* Entrance via secure gates, that is operated internally from the apartment via intercom system.
* Outside courtyard space that has space for bistro style seating area.
* Entrance into the apartment under canopy porch.
* Sitting/dining room features stone tile flooring throughout, exposed brick work, original wood beam, impressive inglenook fireplace with original stonework and stone hearth, space for dining table and bench seating, sunlight in ceiling, airing cupboard and storage closet, double glazed windows and opening to kitchen.
* The kitchen comprises a range of shaker style eye and base level units, working surfaces over cupboards and drawers, shelving, tiled splash backs, sink unit with mixer tap over and draining area, space for oven, space for fridge freezer.
* Bedroom with high quality stone tiled flooring, double glazing and two built in cupboards.
* Bathroom comprising double shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and tiled floor, extractor fan.
Services
All mains services are connected with the exception of gas. The heating source throughout the property is in the form of eco-friendly, and very efficient electric radiators. In the airing closet there is a water tank that is split into two halves, meaning if you only need half a tank of hot water, you will reduce your running costs.
Local Authority
Cherwell District Council.. Council tax band A.
Tenure
999 year lease which commenced in April 2015. Service charge tbc. Managing Agents are Peerless Properties.
Viewing
Strictly by prior arrangement with the Sole Agents Anker & Partners.
Energy Rating Tbc
A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request.
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Tenure
Leasehold (989 years)
Service charge
Council tax band
A
Ground rent
Ground rent date of next review