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The Priory Great Milton Elegant Grade II* former Priory enjoying an Idyliic setting in an Oxfordshire Village 1 the priory great milton

Oxford 9 miles • Henley 20 mile • M40 (junction 7) 3 miles London 40 miles • Heathrow Airport 35 miles • Haddenham & Parkway 7.8 miles Trains to London Marylebone ~ journey time from 39 minutes

(All distances and times are approximate)

Ground Floor Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room Study with Wine Cellar • Laundry Room Boot Room • Two Cloakrooms first Floor Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room/Ensuite Bathroom 3 additional Bedrooms (One Ensuite) • Shower Room second Floor 3 Bedrooms (One Ensuite) • Bathroom • Store Room outside Extensive Mature Gardens • Heated Swimming Pool • Tennis Court • Fields Lake • Garaging • Stables • Manège 2 Bedroom Cottage with Bathroom and Sitting Room/Kitchen about 6 acres

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These particulars are only as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text. 2 Situation are excellent, the village is within easy reach of schooling and as such the school run. The M40, great Milton is set in rolling countryside west of which is a few miles north of the village (junction the village is particularly well located for Oxford the Chiltern Hills and is a thriving community with a 7&8), provides swift access to not only Oxford but schooling which include The , village school, two churches, a community owned also London and the north. The A329 provides a Summerfields, Headington, Rye St. Anthony, public house, shop and post office as well as the link to Wallingford, , Reading and Henley to Magdalen College School, St Edwards, Oxford High renowned restaurant Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. the south. The Milton and Haseley villages are a School and d’Overbroeks. The village is conveniently located close to Oxford, particularly sought after area just slightly south east Abingdon schools include St Helen and St yet with rural surroundings which can be explored of Oxford. Haddenham and Thame Parkway, north Katherines, , Abingdon Prep, from good local footpaths. A wider range of services of the village provides a reliable, rapid and regular Cothill, and . Slightly can be found in the nearby but larger centres of train service to London Marylebone, ideal for the further afield, but within easy reach, are Wycombe Oxford, Thame and Wallingford. Communications commuter. Abbey, Harrow, Eton and Stowe to name but a few. , Prep and Ashfold Prep School are also nearby. There is a Church of primary school in the village.

DESCRIPTION

the Priory is an impressive and significant Grade II* Listed village house, which sits in a beautiful position at the centre of Great Milton. Dating from the 16th century, it is believed to have been built for Dr. Westfalling who became Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University in 1565 and Bishop of Hereford in 1585. Notable recorded visitors to the house include and John Milton, who are reputed to have visited John Thurloe, Secretary of State, during his tenancy at The Priory. 3 4

The Priory has a tremendously welcoming complete with wooden shutters, a fireplace remains a light and enjoyable room to use all out to the attractive gardens and usefully a feel. A magnificent Tudor arch fireplace greets with marble surround and wooden flooring. year round. Also at the front of the house is a second access leading directly towards the you as you enter the house and a beautiful The hall continues round to a dual aspect large study with a wonderful wine cellar set kitchen. The hallway opens up to a wonderful flagstone floor hallway leads through the house drawing room, the main features of which are into the floor by Spiral Cellars. boot room with a large fireplace and direct its striking oak panelled walls and the large access to the rear of the house. Off the boot to the principal rooms on the ground floor. At The hall continues to the dining room which Tudor arch fireplace which backs on to the room is a large laundry room with storage. the front of the property is an attractive sitting has two south west facing windows looking room which has two stone-mullioned windows one in the hall. This is a triple aspect room so 5 6 7

A short corridor leads up to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room which was skilfully added to the original property by the current owners. This large room provides an ideal living space for a family and has three doors leading out to the gardens. The well equipped kitchen has a gas fired Aga, Smeg gas hob, Gaggenau electric griddle, built in oven and dishwasher. There is a large island in the centre of the room with dining area beyond. Off the kitchen is a cloakroom and large boiler room.

The house benefits from two staircases both leading from the The main staircase leads to the second floor and accesses ground floor up to the second floor. To the first floor is a large, two large bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom. The rear dual aspect master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with staircase also leads to the second floor and gives access to a separate shower and dressing area. Also on the first floor there bedroom, store room and bathroom. This area can be closed are two additional double bedrooms and a large shower room off if required to create a self-contained suite. with built in linen cupboards. At the south end of the first floor two steps lead up to a lovely guest room with fireplace, high ceilings and a large ensuite bathroom with extensive built in wardrobes. 8 TheThe ThePriory, Priory, Priory, Church Church Church Road, Road, Road, Great Great Great Milton, Milton, Milton,The Priory,Oxford, Oxford, Church Oxford, Road, OX44 GreatOX44 OX44 Milton, 7P Oxford,7PB 7PB OX44B 7PB

GrossGross InternalGross Internal Internal Area Area (approx) Area (approx) (approx) = 580.6 = 580.6 = sq 580.6 m sq / 6249msq /m 6249 sq/ 6249 ft sq (ExcludingThe ftsq Priory,(Excluding ft (ExcludingGarages Church Void = 25.2 sqVoid )Road, m / Void271) sq Great ft) Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PB

Outbuilding = 95.4 sq m / 1027 sq ft N

GaragesThe Priory, = 25.2 sq mChurch / 271 sq ft Road, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7PB

N N Garages = 25.2Stable sq m /Block 271 sq= 46.2ft sq m / 497 sq ft N

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ForTotal identification = 166.8 sq monly. / 1795 Not sqto scale.ft Garages = 25.2 sq m / 271 sq ft Outbuilding = 95.4 sq m / 1027 sq ft N For© Floorplanz identification Ltd only. Not to scale. © Floorplanz Ltd Stable Block = 46.2 sq m / 497 sq ft Outbuilding - First Floor Total = 166.8 sq m / 1795 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. 9 © Floorplanz Ltd B BT B T T Outbuilding - First Floor Outbuildingirst loo r- First Floor Boiler RoomBoiler RooBoilerm Room f f Outbuilding - First Floor 3.59 x 2.53 3.59 x 2.533.59 x 2.53 11'9 x 8'4 11'9 x 8'411'9 x 8'4 NOT TO SCALE Dn Sitting Room / Kitchen Dn For identification purposes only. Dn 9.42 x 4.92 Sitting Room / Kitchen Dn Sitting Room / Kitchen Up Up Up Sitting Room / Kitchen30'11 x 16'2 9.42 x 4.92 9.42 x 4.92 30'11 x 16'2 30'119.42 x x 4.92 16'2 30'11 x 16'2

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Kitchen / Kitchen Kitchen / / Ground floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Breakfast BreakfastRoom Breakfast Room Room B Bedroom 2 Stable Stable 10.24 x 6.9110.24 x10.24 6.91 x 6.91 Garage Stable Garage B Bedroom 1 5.08 x 3.23 5.18 x 3.10 5.18 x 3.10 5.05 x 2.53 5.05 x 2.50 5.05 x 2.50 5.05 x 2.50 33'7 x 22'833'7 x 22'33'78 x 22'8 B 5.14 x 4.10 16'8 x 10'7 17'0 x 10'2 17'0 x 10'2 16'7 x 8'4 16'7 x 8'2 16'7 x 8'2 16'7 x 8'2 16'10 x 13'5 BedroomUp 2 Stable Stable Bedroom 1 5.08 x 3.23 5.18 x 3.10 5.18 x 3.10 Garage Stable Garage Bedroom 2 Stable Stable 5.05 x 2.50 5.14 x 4.10 16'8 x 10'7 17'0 x 10'2 17'0 x 10'2 5.05 x 2.53 5.05 x 2.50 5.05 x 2.50 Bedroom 1 5.08Bedroom x 3.23 2 5.18Stabl x 3.10e 5.18Stable x 3.10 Garage 16'7 x 8'4 16'7Stable x 8'2 Garage16'7 x 8'2 16'7 x 8'2 Bedroom 1 16'105.08 x 13'5 x 3.23 5.18 x 3.10 5.18 x 3.10 5.05Garage x 2.53 5.05 x 2.50 5.05Stable x 2.50 5.05Garage x 2.50 5.14 x 4.10 16'8 x 10'7 17'0 x 10'2 17'0 x 10'2 5.05 x 2.50 5.14Up x 4.10 16'8 x 10'7 17'0 x 10'2 17'0 x 10'2 5.0516'7 xx 2.538'4 16'7 x 8'2 5.0516'7 xx 2.508'2 5.0516'7 xx 2.508'2 16'10 x 13'5 16'7 x 8'4 16'7 x 8'2 16'7 x 8'2 16'7 x 8'2 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Up 16'10 x 13'5 Up Outbuilding - Ground Floor Stable Block Outbuilding

Outbuilding (Not Shown In Actual(Not Location Shown In / Orientation)Actual Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

(Not Shown In ActualOutbuilding Location / Orientation) - Ground Floor Stable Block (Not Shown In ActualOutbuilding Location / Orientation) Outbuilding(Not Shown In Actual - GroundLocation / Orientation) Floor Stable Block (NotOutbuilding Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Stable Block Up Up Up Outbuilding - Ground Floor OutbuildingApproximate Gross Internal Area (Approx):

Up Up Up Main House: 580.6 sq m ~ 6249 sq ft (Excluding Void) Garages: 25.2 sq m ~ 271 sq ft

Laundry RooLaundrym RooLaundrym Room Outbuilding: 95.4 sq m ~ 1027 sq ft 4.06 x 3.20 4.06 x 3.204.06 x 3.20 13'4 x 10'6 13'4 x 10'613'4 x 10'6 Stable Block: 46.2 sq m ~ 497 sq ft Boot RoomBoot RoomBoot Room Bedroom Bedroom3 Bedroom 3 3 4.31 x 4.224.31 x 4.224.31 x 4.22 4.91 x 4.414.91 x 4.414.91 x 4.41 14'2 x 13'1014'2 x 13'1014'2 x 13'10 16'1 x 14'616'1 x 14'16'16 x 14'6 Total: 166.8 sq m ~ 1795 sq ft

Up Up Up Bedroom Bedroom7 Bedroom 7 7 Dining RoomDining RoomDining Room 4.44 x 3.434.44 x 3.434.44 x 3.43 Bedroom Bedroom4 Bedroom 4 4 5.31 x 4.395.31 x 4.395.31 x 4.39 14'7 x 11'314'7 x 11'14'73 x 11'3 6.54 x 4.966.54 x 4.966.54 x 4.96 17'5 x 14'517'5 x 14'17'55 x 14'5 Main House Main House 21'5 x 16'321'5 x 16'321'5 x 16'3 Main House Ground floor first floor second floor

Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Dn Dn Dn Dn Dn Dn Void Void Void Study Study Study 7.18 x 2.85 7.18 x 2.857.18 x 2.85 Up Up Up 23'7 x 9'4 23'7 x 9'423'7 x 9'4 Up Up Up Up Dn Up DnUp Dn Store Store Store Eaves EaveDns Eaves Dn Dn Dn Dn Dn Bedroom Bedroom1 Bedroom 1 1 3.13 x 2.39 3.13 x 2.393.13 x 2.39 Drawing RoomDrawingDrawing Room Room 10'3 x 7'10 10'3 x 7'1010'3 x 7'10 6.50 x 4.816.50 x 4.816.50 x 4.81 6.75 x 4.966.75 x 4.966.75 x 4.96 Sitting RoomSitting RoomSitting RoomHall Hall Hall Bedroom 5 BedroomBedroom 5 5 Bedroom Bedroom6 Bedroom 6 6 21'4 x 15'921'4 x 15'21'49 x 15'9 22'2 x 16'322'2 x 16'322'2 x 16'3 Bedroom Bedroom2 Bedroom 2 2 5.87 x 5.375.87 x 5.375.87 x 5.37 5.54 x 3.55 5.54 x 3.555.54 x 3.55 4.90 x 4.134.90 x 4.134.90 x 4.13 5.27 x 4.465.27 x 4.465.27 x 4.46 18'2 x 11'8 18'2 x 11'18'28 x 11'8 19'3 x 17'719'3 x 17'19'37 x 17'7 16'1 x 13'716'1 x 13'716'1 x 13'7 17'3 x 14'817'3 x 14'817'3 x 14'8

IN IN IN

GroundGround FloorGround Floor Floor First FloorFirst FloorFirst Floor SecondSecond FloorSecond Floor Floor 10 11 Gardens and Grounds/Fields the gardens and grounds are extremely well presented and the planting used has created the perfect accompaniment for this lovely country house. The house is approached via a gravel driveway which sweeps past the front of the property and leads on to a small yard at the rear of the house with garaging and stables. There is a wonderful south westerly aspect at the rear with lake views across the gardens and fields to the small pond beyond. The gardens and grounds/fields extend to over circa 6 acres in total. 12 13

To the rear of the house is large, raised south west facing, terrace easily accessed from the kitchen. From the terrace a wide flight of original stone steps leads up to an enclosed tennis court well screened by a row of mature Yew trees. A wonderful wisteria covers one part of the rear of the house and meets a variety of climbing roses which extend across the west facing elevation. A formal lawned garden leads up to the west facing, heated outdoor swimming pool which sits in a slightly elevated position, enjoying real privacy with a high stone wall to the east side, decorated with climbing roses. There is a terraced area surrounded by mature planting and a lovely view back towards the house and gardens.

A line of attractive ornamental cherry trees border one side of the garden and a path leads from here to the outbuildings beyond. One comprises a well appointed two bedroom cottage with bathroom and open plan sitting room/kitchen to the first floor. Attached to this are two stables. There is a second building consisting of two further stables and two garages. To the left of the house a large lawned area, with a variety of mature trees and a children’s treehouse, which sweeps up to a five bar gate, leading to a largepaddock with a full size (20m x 60m) manège. This field leads on to four further fields, all of which have a water supply and are part walled, part post and rail fenced. The fields encircle the gardens and can be accessed via a separate access point leading from Church Road. 14 GENERAL remarks and stipulations

Services Directions Postcode All mains services connected. From Oxford exit the ring road on the A40 signposted London. OX44 7PB After approximately 2 miles, take the exit signposted to Wheatley Local Authority and follow the signs into the village. At the first mini-roundabout Listing District Council. Tel: 01235 422422. turn left onto the London Road and continue for approximately 2 Grade II* miles, taking an eventual right turn into Sworford Lane (signposted Rights of Way Great Milton). Upon entering Great Milton, proceed into the village Viewing There is a shared drive between The Priory and the cottage passing the small village green on the left and continue into Church Viewing strictly by appointment with Savills and Knight Frank next door. Road. The Priory can be found after a short distance on the left. LLP.

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Savills, Knight Frank LLP and their clients give notice that: CHURCH r 1 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either Sluice Swimming on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They Pool assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these Lake particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Gate Brookbank 2.418ha 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, 5.98ac photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building, regulation or other consents and Savills, Pond The Wendy Knight Frank LLP have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. House Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

3. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities Ponds at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise Drai stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its n intended function, and prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy Pond themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. FB

Photographs taken: May 2018 / 2019 NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited Particulars date: May 2019 NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 26101/THE PRIORY_BROC4 Date: 08/05/2019 Ref: 100519ES The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB NOT TO SCALLe ManoiE r Tel: (01202) 856800 Aux Quat Saisons 16

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