A shining example of a fabulous home with timber at its heart. Built to the highest of standards three years ago by the current owners, this large and lovely five bedroom barn-style home with large private gardens on the edge of the village of Denchworth has oodles of appeal to a range of buyers – from families to downsizers.<br /><br /><b>A Beauty In Timber...</b> - When wood is used well, it can’t be beaten for its good looks, style and durability – and Hyde Court in Denchworth is a shining example of a fabulous home with timber at its heart.<br /><br />With a sturdy oak frame, attractive horizontal timber cladding, a glazed gable end and anthracite window and bifold door frames, this fabulous house has huge kerb appeal – and that’s echoed with masses of well-designed, light and airy space.<br /><br />Built to the highest of standards three years ago by the current owners, this large and lovely five-bedroom barn-style home has oodles of appeal to a range of buyers – from families to downsizers. <br /><br />For families, it’s ideal – a vast master suite on the first floor means parents can enjoy privacy and peace, while the youngsters can have the three ground-floor bedrooms and use the adjoining bathroom. This also works perfectly for those who want to futureproof their homes and have the option to live solely on the ground level. <br /><br />With lovely gardens and grounds extending to three-quarters of an acre, there’s plenty of scope for al fresco entertaining, and lots of space for children to run and play. Cocooned inside the automated double gates and surrounded by countryside, Hyde Court is a serene haven – an added bonus is that the formal garden area is enclosed by fencing and a gate, so little ones can play in safety.<br /><br />So, now you have a flavour of Hyde Court, we’ll extend a warm welcome and show you round.<br /><br /><b>Space To Grow...</b> - Covering 3,501 sq ft, Hyde Court is well thought-out and perfect for a growing family. Configured in a ‘U’ shape, the house is approached via an attractive courtyard with a bricked path, central raised flowerbed and a circular paved seating area. There’s also an ancient well which is illuminated beneath a glass cover, making a delightful feature.<br /><br />The light and bright atmosphere has immediate impact in the hallway where the glazed front door, flanked by glass panels, and a floor-to-ceiling window opposite illuminate the stunning oak and glass staircase. Chic grey floor tiles tone beautifully with the timber beams and latched oak doors found throughout the property. The underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and radiators upstairs are powered by an air source heat pump, while solar PV panels provide electricity.<br /><br />The superb 25x15ft kitchen/diner really has the wow factor! It’s flooded with light via windows and a set of double doors, plus two sets of bifold doors which open up onto a gorgeous south-facing patio and create that lovely merging of the indoors with outdoors in the summer months.<br /><br />The kitchen is a vast, flexible space, all dominated by the large and stylish island with a traditional sink and Quooker boiling water tap for instantaneous cups of tea, an induction hob with retractable downdraft extractor and integrated dishwasher. An extensive range of kitchen units line another wall and include integrated multi-function oven, microwave and warming drawer. The washing machine and tumble dryer can be tucked away in a separate utility room, which has an exterior door so it can also be used as a boot room to deal with post-walk muddy footwear and grubby dogs before they enter the house! <br /><br />The kitchen/diner will easily accommodate a large dining table, seating up to 12, so it’s fantastic for family meals or entertaining – it’s a great party kitchen!<br /><br />A 19x14ft sitting room with a bank of bifold doors opening onto the front courtyard is an impressive space with a vaulted ceiling, exposed oak beams, solid oak chevron wood flooring and a feature fireplace with woodburner. A third reception room, a snug, with double doors onto the garden has a number of uses – perhaps as a TV room, an office, or playroom. There’s also a downstairs WC.<br /><br /><b>Sleepy Heads...</b> - One wing at ground level houses three double bedrooms accessed via an inner hallway, all served by a family bathroom with shower and freestanding bath. The largest of the three bedrooms has a retractable ladder providing access to a mezzanine area. <br /><br />The master suite is on the first floor and offers a super-cool retreat. Impressively vaulted and beamed, the main bedroom boasts fitted wardrobes and measures 20x15ft. The bed is separated from a luxe bathing area by a low-level wall. Relax in the freestanding bath then open the double glazed doors at the gable end onto the glass Juliet balcony – the perfect place to sip a glass of fizz and enjoy the countryside panorama. <br /><br />A shower room is next to the main bedroom and a small landing leads to the second beautifully vaulted bedroom on the first floor, which measures a generous 15x15ft. If desired, this could become an extension of the main bedroom, perhaps as a luxurious dressing room or a study/reading or hobbies room. Both bedrooms are light and bright, thanks to Velux windows in each.<br /><br /><b>Outdoor Pursuits...</b> - Surrounded by countryside, there’s the opportunity to cultivate your own outdoor paradise in the extensive gardens. <br /><br />The formal garden, to one side of the house, has a large patio, lawns with shrubs and trees, and a delightful decked area at the end of the garden, which is positioned to catch the last of the sun’s rays at the end of day. Alongside this is another sizeable and hitherto untouched piece of land with a host of possible uses – perhaps for a tennis court, a children’s play area, vegetable garden, pony stabling and pasture, or even a swimming pool. <br /><br />In front of the house there’s a vast gravelled drive offering copious parking space, plus a triple green oak car port with a fully boarded 26x12ft loft room above it complete with lighting, power and a trio of Velux windows. This hasn’t been utilised so far, but offers a range of options – from a home office or gym to a granny or au pair annexe. A large log store/shed with two sets of double doors separates the car port from the house.<br /><br /><b>Round And About...</b> - In the 18th century Denchworth was renowned for its rich pasturelands, resulting in it producing its own cheese. Certainly, this is a lovely part of Oxfordshire and there’s endless acres of Vale of White Horse countryside to explore, walk and cycle and, of course, White Horse Hill itself is iconic. <br /><br />Hyde Court is idyllically located on the northern outskirts of this small village which clusters around St James’s parish church and a quintessential country pub, The Fox. It’s a 15-minute stroll to the pub which is definitely the hub of community life offering an excellent range of ales and wines, a Sunday carvery, fresh fish and chip takeaways, and home-made meals including their famous steak and kidney pie.<br /><br />Denchworth revels in its countryside setting, but all the necessities are nearby. There’s a primary school and community shop with Post Office in East Hanney, two miles away. Just a little further takes you to Grove where there are two further primary schools, a Tesco Express supermarket, Costa Coffee cafe, pharmacy, bakery, hardware store, off-licence, fish and chip shop and Chinese takeaway.<br /><br />It’s just a little further to the thriving market town of Wantage with its extensive shopping – including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets - pubs, eateries and leisure options. A secondary school, King Alfred’s Academy, is found here and there’s a good choice of independent schools in South Oxfordshire including St Hugh’s, Chandlings, Abingdon School, Radley College, Our Lady’s, Moulsford Prep, Cranford House and Pinewood.<br /><br />Denchworth has swift access to the A420 for journeys to Oxford and Swindon in either direction. Commuters can easily access the M4 and M40 and train services to London Paddington run from Didcot Parkway station, nine miles away, every 20 minutes.<br /><br />