MANOR HOUSE FARMHOUSE, DORSINGTON, MANOR HOUSE FARMHOUSE, DORSINGTON, WARWICKSHIRE A handsome former farmhouse providing substantial accommodation with scope for further improvement, attractively set in mature gardens on the edge of the village.

Bidford-on-Avon 2½ miles, Honeybourne 4 miles There are two golf courses in Stratford-upon-Avon (mainline station to London Paddington in 110 minutes), together with active cricket and tennis clubs. There are Stratford-upon-Avon 7 miles, Chipping Campden National Hunt racecourses at Stratford-upon-Avon, 9 miles, Heathrow Airport 97 miles, London 110 miles , Cheltenham and boating and fishing on (all distances and times are approximate) the Avon. Hunting is with the North Cotswold or the Warwickshire Foxhounds. Porch, staircase hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, scullery, rear Stratford-upon-Avon has excellent shopping and hall/boot room, cloakroom, split level landing, five first recreational facilities in the town as well as The Royal floor bedrooms, family bathroom, cloakroom, four attic Shakespeare Theatre. There are good state, grammar bedrooms and shower room. Cellar. Gardener’s WC. and private schools in both Stratford-upon-Avon and nearby Warwick. In all about 4.28 acres or thereabouts. Manor House Farmhouse Situation and communications Manor House Farmhouse is a good example of Dorsington is a particularly well kept and charming eighteenth-century domestic architecture, Grade II village surrounded by rolling hills and close to the Listed, being of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The property is constructed of fine ashlar stone and red which at 787 square miles, is the largest designated in brick laid to Flemish bond beneath a tiled roof. The front and Wales. The village is widely known for its façade has sash windows and a rustic gabled porch. arboretum and woodland walks which can be enjoyed The various fashionable additions to the property over by local residents. Dorsington is an ancient village dating the years have created a handsome house. Internally back to at least the Saxon period. the property offers accommodation laid out over three floors with a total floor area of approximately 4,844 sq ft The earliest written record is from the Domesday and retains a number of period features such as a dado Survey of 1089. The village is situated between the rail, fielded panelled cupboards, fluted pilasters and sought after villages of Welford-on-Avon and Barton. cornicing. Internally there are generously proportioned Nearby Bidford-on-Avon provides facilities to satisfy rooms with good ceiling heights and large window daily shopping requirements. openings, typical of the period.

Honeybourne Station is approximately four miles away with The property currently operates as a successful holiday a rail service to London Paddington and there is also a rail let. However some of the fittings are now somewhat dated, service to London Marylebone from Warwick Parkway. thus allowing a purchaser the opportunity of updating and Both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham modernising to their own tastes and standard. NEC are within easy driving distance. The M40 (J15) provides swift access to Oxford and central London. Opportunity exists to create a truly lovely house with some refurbishment. Manor House Farmhouse enjoys a beautiful and Council Tax Band F Solicitor quiet setting on the southern edge of the village. David Offenbach The property stands elevated with views out across Interested parties are advised to make their own Simons Muirhead & Burton the surrounding countryside. enquiries in respect of any planning issues and 8-9 Frith Street, London W1D 3JB development opportunities for the property. t: +44 (0)20 3206 2700. Gardens & Grounds Manor House Farmhouse is approached from a quiet Tenure Freehold Date of Information country lane through a five bar gate and onwards Photographs taken: 2008 - 2015. through mature grounds that sweep round towards the Restrictive Covenants Particulars prepared: July 2015. south front of the house. As a matter of policy restrictive covenants have been imposed on the sale of properties belonging to the Plans, Areas & Schedules The gardens are established and sheltered with lawns Estate in the past to protect the amenity of the Estate. These are based on the Ordnance Survey and for and mature shrubberies. There is a dedicated area for Depending upon the nature of the sale any restrictive reference only. They have been checked and computed by growing fruit and vegetables and pathways run up to the covenants to maintain that policy will be required. the vendor’s agents and the purchaser shall be deemed front door and round to the rear courtyard. to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the Planning property. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul Lying to the west of the house is a 3 acre permanent The property is are to be sold subject to any the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in pasture paddock. development plans, Tree Preservation Orders, respect thereof. Monument Orders, Town Planning Schedules or Planning Permission resolutions which may be or may come into force. Directions CV37 8AR Planning permission was granted by Stratford-on-Avon From the M40 (J15) at Warwick: Take the A46 south District Council reference 07/02442/FUL on Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way past Stratford-upon-Avon. About two miles after the 13th November 2007 for the erection of a new pavilion, The properties are sold subject to the benefit of all rights third roundabout, turn left signed . At the portico, porch, conservatory, triple garage, alteration including rights of way, whether public or private, light, crossroads with the Blue Boar Inn turn left and proceed of vehicular access, change of use of farm track to support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any through to the B349. Turn right and immediately left domestic garden, demolition of extensions and internal other rights and obligations, easements and proposed to Welford-on-Avon. In the centre of the village turn right, and external alterations to the farmhouse. Works have wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and opposite the Maypole, onto Barton Road. After about two commenced to secure the planning. water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the miles turn left at the second turning signposted Dorsington. Conditions of Sale, or not. Services From Stratford-upon-Avon: Proceed out of Stratford-upon- Mains electricity and water are connected. Shared Viewing Avon along the Evesham Road for three miles. Turn left private drainage. Bio Mass and oil fired central heating. Strictly by prior accompanied appointment, please, signed for Welford-on-Avon. In the centre of the village Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations. with the agent. Please note that it may not be possible turn right, opposite the Maypole, onto Barton Road. After to view Manor House Farmhouse at short notice. about two miles turn left at the second turning signposted Local Authority The agent takes no liability for any injury caused for Dorsington. Proceed along Dorsington Road towards the Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Elizabeth House, whatever reason whilst at the property centre of the village. Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6HX t: 01789 267575

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