Mixbury, Brackley, Northamptonshire

Superb family country home with land in delightful rural setting. In all about 4 acres.

Coldharbour Barn is being offered to the market for the first time since being converted in 1988. The property includes the impressive principal dwelling sitting in delightful gardens and grounds with adjoining paddock making it the ideal country family property.

Ground floor
• The accommodation extends to over 3,931 sq ft of spacious and flexible accommodation.
• The property was converted to the highest of standards and has been very well maintained as a much-loved family home ever since.
• You enter the barn into a spectacular full height galleried hallway with quarry tiled floors and open fireplace and stone mullioned windows looking out onto your gardens.
• To the right of the hallway is a good-sized office or family room.
• From the left of the hallway there is dual aspect drawing room again with stone surround open fire.
• You then enter into a superb open plan kitchen/breakfast/living space which is the real heart of the home with mullioned windows, exposed beams, quarry tiled floors and includes a good range of units together with a four-oven aga and further fireplace in the sitting area. This room also benefits from doors out to the rear gardens.
• The ground floor accommodation is completed by a boot and utility room and wc.

First floor
• Accessed from the galleried hallway, the first floor offers ample well-proportioned bedroom space along with further period features.
• There are six double bedrooms which include a triple aspect principal bedroom with ensuite and fine views.
• The galleried landing allows for great light and views over your own property and to the countryside beyond.

Gardens and grounds
• The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property.
• The property is approached over a gravelled driveway giving ample parking.
• The wrap around gardens includes delightful planting including mature flower beds and shrubs.
• To the rear of the property there are further lawned areas opening up to a small orchard area including a triple bay secure timber framed garden store.
• Beyond this a charming pond giving a real sense of amenity and calm.
• With an internal or its own roadside access adjoining the gardens is a fully enclosed single mature grassland paddock making it ideal for small scale equestrian or smallholding use.

Situation
The property sits equidistant between the small villages of Mixbury and Cottisford in attractive gently rolling countryside on the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border and offers an appealing combination of seclusion and accessibility. Both villages are characterised by their unspoilt setting and strong sense of community, with Mixbury providing a parish church, whilst nearby centres such as Brackley and Bicester cater for more extensive day-to-day amenities including shopping, leisure and healthcare facilities. The property is also located in the UK hub for motorsport.

Communications are excellent for a rural location, with the A43 readily accessible, linking to both Oxford and Northampton, while the M40 (J10/11) provides convenient road access to London and the Midlands. Rail services are available from Bicester North railway station and Bicester Village railway station with regular services to London Marylebone, and local bus routes serve surrounding villages and market towns.

The area is well regarded for schooling, with a range of state and independent options. Preparatory education is available at nearby Beachborough School and Winchester House School, while senior schooling can be found in Bicester, Banbury and further afield in Oxford. A selection of highly regarded independent schools are also accessible within the wider region, making the location particularly attractive for families.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity with a private drainage system and oil-fired central heating.

None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 02/04/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 02/04/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Cherwell District Council
Council Tax Band: H

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

The property is not subject to any private or public rights of way but the local footpath and bridleway network is easily accessible.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – NN13 5RN
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