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An exciting opportunity to acquire this former public house, dating back to circa 1730 which has now been converted into a stunning bespoke home and is sold with NO CHAIN.

Having been completely remodelled by the current owners, this gem of a property is presented to the highest of standards and is ideal for those who like to entertain.

Upon entering the property, the reception / dining hall has stairs to the first floor with a part vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, two windows to the side, a window to the front and an open fire.


Without doubt, one of the main selling points of the property is the stunning kitchen / family room which is an excellent size and ideal for anybody wishing to host a dinner party.

Granite worksurfaces, oak flooring and high end units add to the class of this room. There are a range of built in appliances including a Bosch double oven, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and induction hob with rising Neff extractor fan.

There is ample floor space which help create sitting and dining space and a dinner party for up around twenty guests would not be a problem.

The utility room has a work surface, space for two appliances, window and door to the side of the property and a door to the cloakroom / WC.


Seller Insight Beautifully positioned within the peaceful Oxfordshire village of Wardington is Merrie House, a former public house that in recent months has been tastefully converted into a large and very attractive

family home. “This building has had a long and interesting history, which I would say is part of its huge appeal,” says the owner. “It was built in 1742 and at one time housed not only the village pub, but also the bakery and the green grocer’s, so it’s always been an integral part of Wardington,” says Louise. “My parents bought the property back in 1999, at which time the whole property was trading as a pub. However business had slowed down quite dramatically in the past few years and so as a family we decided to transform this lovely old building into a really beautiful family home, and we’re all so pleased with the way it has turned out.”

“The front and side of the house are built from the most stunning Horton stone, so it’s hugely characterful and very beautiful to look at – in actual fact it’s hard to tell that it was once a pub. The rear of the property has been rendered with K Rend, meaning no maintenance and internally it retains features such as the gorgeous exposed stone fireplaces, the original doors and a number of lovely old beams. However, we wanted this to be a house that would suit modern living and so the layout on the ground floor has a very open feel. There’s a large and welcoming reception hall and we added a good-size boot room for muddy boots and paws, each of the bedrooms are generously proportioned and we’ve incorporated all the mod cons one would expect in a house of real quality. In my mind it’s the ideal family home and as the renovation work was only completed just recently, to all intents and purposes it’s a brand new house.”

“The property sits on a very quite road in the heart of the village – you know it’s rush hour when two or three cars go past – so the house is very peaceful as is the garden,” continues the owner. “At the moment it consists of a small lawn, a raised Indian sandstone patio and another gravel seating area, part of its attractiveness is the low maintenance, but equally a blank canvass for a budding gardeners stamp.

“The house as a whole is just lovely, but if I had to pick a favourite room it would probably be the main bathroom,” says Louise. “We kept the original oak floorboards, which took three whole days to sand. We added a gorgeous slipper bath, a Fired Earth sink and a big walk-in shower. It’s a part of the house that I personally put a lot of time and effort in to and I’m incredibly proud of the results.”

“The village is only small but it has a wonderfully vibrant community,” says Louise. “There are cinema nights, safari suppers and there’s always something going on a the village hall, and all of our day-to-day needs are catered for in nearby Banbury.”

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


I’m sure that the open-plan kitchen, dining and living room will be the heart of this home,” says Louise. “Again it’s been designed with busy family

life in mind and during the summer months the French doors can be pushed open to allow everyday life to spill out into the garden.”


Another very large reception is the sitting room which also has oak flooring, feature stone fireplace, two windows to the front, generous floorspace to accommodate any social gathering and a door to the study.

Formerly the ladies and gents cloakrooms in the original pub, this room has been remodelled to create an excellent study / playroom and has a window to the side, two windows to the rear and a cupboard housing the boiler.

There is an external cellar which would be ideal for storing wine.


To the first floor, the landing has a lovely view over the entrance hall whilst doors lead to the bedrooms.


The master bedroom has a window to the rear and a door to the en-suite shower room whilst the guest bedroom has a window to the front.


My family and I had many extremely happy years in the property and it holds an awful lot of fond memories,” says Louise. “We’re all so pleased with the way we’ve been able to transform it into such a beautiful home and I’ve no doubt its new owners will love living here.”





There are three further bedrooms, one to the front, one to the rear and one to the side whilst completing the first floor is a stunning principal bathroom which has a freestanding claw footed bath, separate double shower cubical, feature sink unit, wc and a window to the front elevation.


Outside, the property has a good sized patio area, shaped lawn and a feature decking area. The property also benefits from a brick built storage shed and parking for around six cars.



Wardington is a pretty village situated just off the A361, situated around four miles North-East of Banbury and is conveniently located for the M40 which provides access to Birmingham, Oxford and London in addition to the train network providing an easy commute to Marylebone in under an hour.

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An opportunity to own this local piece of history which must be viewed to be appreciated.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 18.10.2018



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