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Beautiful Cottage Heart of Britain

Location

The Banbury Train Station is approximately four miles and express trains to the South and North are extremely regular (London, approximately 50minutes).Two kilometres from the Banbury junction on the M40 highway going north off the London ring road(M25). Travelling time from Heathrow is approx. 40 minutes. The Banbury Train Station is approximately four miles and express trains to the South and North are extremely regular(London,approximately50minutes).

The House

Fully furnished with off-road parking
Master Bedroom double bed en-suite
Bedroom two currently set up as a study/office with telephone and ADSL computer connection
Cosy Living room with Digital TV
Outside patio
Kitchen with modcons - cooker; fridge/freezer; dishwasher; washing machine/dryer; etc.

Some History
The name Banbury may be derived from 'Banna', a local Saxon dignitary who is said to have built his stockade here in the 500's. By the time of William the Conqueror 'Banesberie' was mentioned in the Domesday book. In the 13th century it had grown to become an important wool trading centre bringing wealth to the local population. In 1628 the town was ravaged by fire, which destroyed many buildings, though some have survived to the present day. The opening of the Oxford Canal in 1790 connecting Banbury with the Midlands bought new industries and growth which continued with the arrival of the railways.

Famous Rhyme
Ride a cock horse to
Banbury Cross,
To see a fine lady
upon a white horse,
With rings on her fingers and bells on her toes,
She shall have music
where-ever she goes'