4 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Chipping Norton, OX7 7HF £500,000

And what a kitchen this is! From the living room through those doors to the dining room, there's a view of the garden that's uninterrupted, framed by glazed doors that cover the whole width and fold back so the garden is fully integrated. And as if the light from these wasn't enough, there are three roof light windows above which flood the space with light even on the very dullest of days.

The left-hand end of this nearly 30 ft room is set up as a relaxed seating area, ideal for chef and guests to interact. On the right a vast island has been created with an unusual and interesting patterned stone that offsets the kitchen unit colouring perfectly. The island contains a sink, a hob, dishwasher, even a wine fridge, alongside masses of store cupboards and drawers, such is its scale. And the right-hand wall is fitted with a run of further units in which two ovens, a microwave and a fridge/freezer are all neatly fitted.

You might have thought this enough storage but, no.... the broad area between hallway and kitchen is so large it has another full wall of cupboards, and just opposite there's a utility room! Next to this the original garage has been converted to provide the most private of rooms that, being away from the main accommodation but next to the utility, could become an annex room. Currently it is the home gym, but the possibilities are endless.

Upstairs, the house continues its departure from the norm in just as pleasing a fashion. From the half landing take a right. The first of four really ample bedrooms is a pleasant surprise. The layout is such that the first half of the room lends itself perfectly to housing a wardrobe, desk, easy chair, chest of drawers, as you wish. Then the further end, being part of the extension, is really characterful with a pair of long roof light windows amply lighting an area that is perfect for a large double bed.

Back across that half landing finds three further bedrooms, in addition to which the rather splendid family bathroom with its raised bath and separate walk-in shower is more Marrakech than Middle Barton!

Heading left, the first of these bedrooms offers a similarly unusual but useful layout. The almost square main space, complete with built-in wardrobe in the corner, is ample for a desk, chest, easy chair etc. Two steps take you down into a double bedroom with another roof light window above the bed.

Next door, this is the only bedroom you might describe as conventional! Almost perfectly square, it's a great double room (or aspiring DJ's studio...), complete with more built-in wardrobes and shelves.

And next door, the last of the four bedrooms is the most impressive. This time, the bedroom area is the first part, with ample space for a double bed opposite a deep, fitted wardrobe. To the rear, more large roof light windows sit above a rather sumptuous dressing area. With spaces for shelves, a chest, dressing table etc, it is so much more than just a place to change your clothes. And open on the right is a very smart, fully tiled shower room, complete with another walk-in shower.

Turning to the exterior, behind the house, the garden has been designed very deliberately for entertaining and relaxing in equal measure. A very smart terrace runs the full width behind the kitchen, and this ensures the garden always feels part of the house. The terrace deepens on the right, demonstrating this is usually where dining takes place on sunny days. Opposite, a hardstanding is the perfect spot for a hot tub (this one is not included!)

Thereafter, the main space is lawn, flanked by various borders that are neat and organised, including a mix of topiary hedging and roses. At the end of the garden, a raised deck plays host to the outside office. Insulated, with mains power plus a new roof, and glazed doors looking back over the garden, it allows working from home or hobbies to take place completely separate from the rest of the accommodation. That said, we might just be tempted to keep it as a spot for a quiet drink undercover to escape from summer rain…