The Skippett

MOUNT SKIPPETT, RAMSDEN, OXFORDSHIRE

The Skippett MOUNT SKIPPETT, RAMSDEN, OXFORDSHIRE, OX7 3AP

Idyllic Cotswold country house with swimming pool and landscaped, south facing gardens of about 1.2 acres

Charlbury 3 miles (mainline rail London/Paddington from 75 mins), Witney 4.5 miles, Woodstock 9 miles, Chipping Norton 10 miles , Oxford 14 miles, M40 south (J8) 20 miles, Oxford Parkway 15 miles (London/Marylebone 55 mins), London 69 miles (distances & times approximate)

Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room/Playroom • TV Room Kitchen & Breakfast Room • Conservatory • Utility Room • Boot Room • 2 Cloakrooms (One with Shower) Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom and Walk-In Dressing Room • 3 Further Double/Twin Bedrooms (1 En Suite) 1 Single Bedroom • 1 Nursery Room/Dressing Room Family Bathroom • Separate WC • 2 Interconnecting Attic Bedrooms

Detached Double Garage • Pool House • Green House • Timber Garden Store Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool • Terraces • Gardens and Grounds Savills Summertown In all about 1.2 acres 256 Banbury Road Summertown Oxford OX2 7DE [email protected] 01865 339700 Directions Heading westwards on the A40 from Oxford (signed Cheltenham) take the left exit at the Witney East turning and continue on the B4022 past Witney as signed to Hailey and Charlbury. After a about 3 miles you will see Hilltop Garden Centre on the left, and then turn right signed to Ramsden. Take the first left turning signed Mount Skippett (single track) and at the top of the hill turn right signed ‘Access to residents only’. The Skippett is the last house on the right before Skippett Pool.

Alternativley to avoid single track lane:- Continue on the B4022 and at the Leafield/Finstock crossroads turn right on to the High Street and then immediately right as signed to Mount Skippett. After a short distance turn left as signed ‘Access to Residents only’ and The Skippett is the last house on the right.

Situation Ramsden is a popular and unspoilt village made up of attractive Cotswold houses and cottages. With an active community there is a parish church, the Royal Oak public house and a village hall. Everyday amenities are close by at Charlbury and the market town of Witney (Waitrose and local cinema) and more extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities are found in Oxford and Cheltenham.

Communication is good with convenient access to the A40 which links with the M40 at junction 8 and a mainline railway station at Charlbury (about 3 miles) which provides a regular service to London (Paddington).

There is a good choice of schools in the area including primary schools in Finstock, Hailey, Stonesfield and Leafield; state secondary at Bartholomew School (Eynsham), Burford School and Chipping Norton School. Local independent schools include Tudor Hall, Bloxham School, St Hughs, Cokethorpe near Witney and numerous schools in and around Oxford. Description Situated at the end of a no through lane, on the edge of the the convenience of modern day comforts including under floor breakfast room with electric Aga, granite work surfaces, village of Ramsden, adjoining and overlooking fields , The heating to most of the ground floor with remotely controlled integrated Neff appliances and work island. With French doors Skippett is a quintessential Cotswold country house. With zoned thermostats, WiFi throughout and Grundfos home opening to the south facing terrace it also connects to the Vale origins thought to date to the 1700s when it was 5 workers’ booster water pressure system. conservatory. Service areas include rear hall/boot room, utility cottages, the property has since been significantly extended room and a shower room/WC. Accommodation over three floors lends itself perfectly to and evolved over the years. family life and entertaining. A large, welcoming reception hall On the first floor, the principal bedroom has French doors to Not listed and constructed of stone beneath a part Stonesfield with oak staircase leads to the drawing room, with exposed a south facing balcony, overlooking the garden and slate/part cardinal slate roof, the property as it stands today, is timbers, inglenook fireplace and wood burner. The dining countryside beyond. There is a walk-in wardrobe and en suite a testament to the current owner who, in 2008, with architects room could be used as a play room depending on needs and bathroom. A guest suite has a nursery room/walk-in dressing and garden designers, totally transformed it. The extension the family TV room, fitted with kitchenette appliances, lends area and en suite bathroom. There are a further two double and renovation works included a new roof, insulation, re-wiring, itself to separate nursery / teenage space, or alternatively, with bedrooms, a single bedroom/study, family bathroom and re-plumbing and central heating. The Skippett now seamlessly rear staircase and door to garden, offers scope for live in staff separate WC. On the second floor are two interconnecting combines charming original period features such as exposed or dependant relative accommodation wing. At the heart of attic bedrooms and a useful walk-in clothes cupboard/store timbers, window seats and inglenook fireplace with the home is the ‘L’ shaped kitchen (Cotteswood designed)/ room. ge

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Providence Bedroom 1 Cottage Study / Dressing 7.75 x 3.74 Dn Bedroom 5 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 3 Up Room / 25'5 x 12'3 3.75 x 2.84 Bedroom 6 3.03 x 2.90 4.58 x 3.35 Mount Skippett 9'11 x 9'6 12'4 x 9'4 2.68 x 2.09 15'0 x 11'0 8'10 x 6'10 This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the

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Conservatory 3.29 x 3.27 10'10 x 10'9 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 9.76 x 7.25 Drawing Room TV Room 32'0 x 23'9 9.35 x 4.05 6.46 x 2.87 21'2 x 9'5 Kitchenette Up 30'8 x 13'3 3.89 x 2.87 12'9 x 9'5 Up Entrance Hall Pool Boot Room Up 12.00 x 5.00 3.96 x 2.60 Changing B 39'4 x 16'5 13'0 x 8'6 Room Plant Room B 2.58 x 1.12 Utility Room Store 1.82 x 1.70 8'6 x 3'8 3.88 x 2.41 6'0 x 5'7 12'9 x 7'11 Dining Room Ground Floor IN 3.69 x 2.93 Log Store 12'1 x 9'7 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Pool House Outbuildings, gardens and grounds The Skippett is entered though a timber gate to ample gravel parking to the front of the house and garaging. The professionally designed gardens have been adapted from a previous botanist (renowned alpinist) owner, and naturally flow through different areas. A sunken garden has a Japanese theme with bamboo, azaleas and rhododendrons. Well stocked herbaceous borders include lupins, fuschias, peonies and hydrangeas. Roses and clematis adorn the house, surrounding stone walls and pergolas. A south facing terrace is naturally shaded with an ornamental grape vine. The pool area follows a Cornish theme, where there is a barbecue area and sun terrace. The timber clad pool house with electricity, has a changing room, plant room and separate kitchenette area. With electric heating, telephone and broadband line, it also offers scope for use as a home office. There is an Alitex green house, timber garden store and raised fruit and vegetable beds. A special feature of the garden is the adjoining village Skippett Pool with varied wildlife and aquatic plants such as gunnera, ornamental rhubarb plants and spring bulbs on the Skippett’s banks. There is a detached double garage, log and garden store. Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired boiler. Security alarm. Separate oil-fired boiler for the swimming pool. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Fixtures & Fittings: Those items mentioned in the details are included in the sale as are fitted carpets, and light fittings. Curtains and other items may be available by separate negotiation. Contact selling agents for further information. Local Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council, Council tax band G

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. Details prepared 2019 and photographs taken May 2017.19/04/05 NQ.