Winson Mill Farm WINSON •

Winson Mill Farm WINSON • GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Bibury 2 miles, Northleach 6 miles, 7.8 miles, Kemble 11 miles (trains to London Paddington from 74 minutes), 16 miles, Central London 85 miles (Distances and times approximate)

Exceptional Cotswold country house in the picturesque Coln Valley

Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Room, Games Room Master Bedroom Suite, 7 Further Bedrooms and 6 Bathrooms (3 en suite) Utility Room, Plant Room Internal self-contained one bed flat with kitchen and bathroom Wonderful terraced garden and large lawn to the River Coln Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Paddocks, Woodland and Fishing

Separate 4 bedroom guest house, 2 bedroom barn house, Studio Flat Stables and Outbuildings

In all about 14 acres

SAVILLS CIRENCESTER SAVILLS COUNTRY DEPARTMENT 1 Castle Street, 33 Margaret Street, Market Place, Cirencester, London, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD W1G 0JD Contact: Contact: Sebastian Hipwood Lindsay Cuthill / James Walker Tel: 01285 627555 Tel: 020 7016 3820 / 020 7016 3825 [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected]

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SITUATION Winson Mill Farm is located on the edge of one of the most sought after villages in the Coln Valley. The picturesque village of Winson is unspoilt and sits surrounded by rolling countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty. and Northleach are within easy reach, and the market town of Cirencester is around 7.8 miles away and offers a wide range of shops and services. Cheltenham is the main recreational centre with excellent shopping along with theatre, cinema and popular annual cricket, music and literary festivals. Oxford, Bath and Bristol are also conveniently accessible.

ACCESS AND COMMUNICATIONS The property is well positioned with excellent access provided by road and rail. Junction 15 of the M4 is within easy reach providing access to London and Heathrow airport, whilst to the North, the A40 gives access to Oxford and the M5. There is also a regular train service to London Paddington from Kemble or Swindon.

SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL • Sporting and recreational pursuits include National Hunt racing at Cheltenham and Bath. • Polo at Cirencester Park and Beaufort Polo Club at Westonbirt. • Golf at Cirencester, Burford and Minchinhampton • Sailing and extensive water sports at • Hunting with the VWH, The Duke of Beaufort’s and Cotswold’s hunts

EDUCATION There are numerous good schools within convenient driving distance including the prominent private schools of Rendcomb, Cheltenham College, Dean Close, Cheltenham Ladies College and Westonbirt. Prep schools include Beaudesert Park, Castle and a number of local primary and excellent colleges.

DESCRIPTION Situated in a quiet secluded position on the edge of Winson village, the house sits elevated with views over its gardens and grounds down to the river Coln. The initial approach is private, and access is through high electric gates leading into to a gravelled parking area. The driveway continues past the garaging and cottage towards the house and ends at a Cotswold stone turning circle. Winson Mill is constructed of Cotswold stone The first floor consists of a large master bedroom under a slate roof with leaded windows and with an en suite bathroom and separate dressing stone mullions. The house is well laid out to room. There are three further en suite bedrooms provide excellent entertaining space with the and a fifth bedroom which is currently used as principal reception rooms being approached an office. On the second floor, there are three off the hallway. There is limestone flooring good sized double bedrooms and a bathroom. throughout the reception hall, rear hallway and Above the games room on the first floor is a kitchen, with sisal natural floor covering the self-contained one bed flat with a kitchen and upper hallways. bathroom. There is access directly outside onto There are lovely aspects over the gardens the back driveway. and grounds from all the principal rooms. Of Prior to our client’s ownership the house had particular note is the well-proportioned kitchen/ been subject to an extensive refurbishment family room which has double aspect full length programme and is still presented in excellent windows offering excellent light and access to condition. There is underfloor heating throughout the gardens and swimming pool. the house.

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

WINSON MILL FARM Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 833 sq.m. / 8,966 sq.ft. The Barn: 180 sq.m. / 1,938 sq.ft. Garages/Flat: 171 sq.m. / 1,841 sq.ft. The Cottage: 202 sq.m. / 2,138 sq.ft. Outbuildings: 142 sq.m. / 1,529 sq.ft. GROUND FLOOR Total: 1,326 sq.m. / 14,274 sq.ft.

BARN HOUSE COTTAGE In addition to the main house there is a substantial guest cottage. Accommodation includes 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room, family room, drawing room, kitchen and separate utility room. There is underfloor heating on the ground floor.

BARN The Cotswold stone barn was converted by our client in 2006 and offers ample living space with an open plan kitchen and living room. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, a bathroom and large landing/ office space. The barn is positioned to the North West of the house and is accessed via the back driveway. Underfloor heating to the ground floor.

GARAGING AND OUTBUILDINGS The garage is constructed of Cotswold stone, and has space for 3 cars. There is covered garaging for a further 2 cars. Above is a self-contained one bed flat with living room and bathroom. Adjacent to the garage are two loose boxes and further outbuildings and machinery stores. THE BARN: THE BARN: GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

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GROUND FLOOR OUTBUILDINGS

WINSON MILL FARM THE BARN THE COTTAGE: FIRST FLOOR THE COTTAGE: GROUND FLOOR GARDENS AND GROUNDS The stunning gardens and grounds at Winson Mill Farm are predominately laid to formal lawns with well stocked herbaceous borders and an eclectic mixture of mature and specimen trees including lime, beech and a horse chestnut tree. To the South West of the house is an extensively landscaped terrace which can be accessed from the kitchen and leads to the swimming pool and tennis court. The river Coln runs through the south section of the garden with an arched bridge crossing the main tributary leading into an area of mature woodland and meadow. Beyond the tennis court, is a paddock flanked on one side by a Cotswold stone wall and on the other by the river Coln. To the North of the house is a further field with a Cotswold stone boundary to the North, post and wire fencing to the East and West. THE COTTAGE A

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C ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The property is sold subject to rights of way, whether public or private, light support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for utility services, whether referred to in the conditions of sale or not. There is a public footpath that crosses the property marked A, B and C on the plan. Please contact the vendor’s agent for further details.

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority Council Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX. Telephone: 01285 623000. WINSON MILL FARM Postcode GL7 5EP

Directions From London and the M40, leave at junction 8 and proceed west on the A40 towards Oxford. Continue on the A40 around Oxford following signs for Cheltenham. After 26 miles you will reach the Burford roundabout, straight across, still on the A40 and after 1 mile take the left hand turn signposted Bibury. Into Bibury and then rather than following the road left and over the bridge take the right hand fork towards Ablington, through Ablington following signs for Winson. In the village of Winson follow sign post ‘Village only‘. Through the village and up the slight hill and then turn right down the lane out of the village. At the bottom of the valley you will go over a small bridge and the entrance to Winson Mill Farm will be found on the right hand Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) side. The house is entered through a pair of wooden gates.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, 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 have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. FDH 19/12/11. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.