Ratley — Ratley

On the market for the first time in 50 years, Motte Hollow is a quietly impressive country home, ideally suited for those seeking a village setting with a sense of space and outlook. This attractive Grade II listed home offers a thoughtful balance of character and practical family accommodation. Occupying a particularly appealing position in the charming village of Ratley on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, the elevated setting affords far-reaching views across undulating countryside, lending a rare sense of openness and tranquillity, while remaining accessible to Banbury and it's communications links. A hallway with woodburning stove leads to a useful study and into a generous dual aspect sitting room. This impressive room features exposed beams, a door into the garden, window seats and a stone fireplace with wood burning stove. Steps lead up to a characterful dual aspect dining room with parquet flooring and exposed beams. This in turns continues into a generous kitchen / breakfast room with fitted units and plenty of space for a table. Off the kitchen is a utility room and a generous conservatory with views across the garden. There is also a ground floor WC. The first floor is accessed via two staircases, one at either end of the house. A spacious family room on the first floor provides a useful space suitable for a variety of purposes. This leads to a wonderfully light principal bedroom with south facing, countryside views and an en suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Adjoining the house and with an internal door is a useful double garage, in front of which is a gravel parking area and driveway. The notable, south facing gardens include a large terrace close to the house, ideal for alfresco dining. The garden then stretches away from the house and is arranged in generous tiers, the first of which has lawn and well stocked herbaceous borders leading to a summerhouse. A stone path leads up to a further tier of the garden wh