Corn Mill Farm

Corn Mill Farm Lower Kilcott, Gloucestershire Corn Mill Farm Lower Kilcott, Gloucestershire Tetbury 8 miles, Bath 17, Cirencester 18 miles, Bristol 18 miles, Cheltenham 31 miles, M4 (J.18) 7 miles, M5 (J.14) 7 miles, Kemble Station 16 miles (London Paddington 70 minutes). (Distances and times approximate) An immaculately presented small country estate, situated in a beautiful, secluded Cotswold valley, yet within easy access of important towns, cities, transport networks, and schools.

Cirencester Country Department One Market Place, Cirencester 55 Baker Street Gloucestershire GL7 2PE London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1285 882001 Tel: +44 20 7861 1707 [email protected] peter.edwards@ knightfrank.com knightfrank.co.uk Gloucestershire Corn Mill Farm is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Sporting activities are extensive with stunning walks and rides Beauty on the edge of the hamlet of Lower Kilcott and 1 mile from locally, shooting, fishing, equestrian (Badminton is 5 miles), the picturesque Cotswold village of Hillesley - an exceptionally hunting with the Duke of Beaufort’s and Berkeley hounds, racing at attractive and unspoilt part of the Cotswold Hills escarpment. Cheltenham, Bath and Newbury, polo at Beaufort and Cirencester, golf at Cotswold Edge, Minchinhampton and Westonbirt, motor The area has superb communications and is only 2 miles from the racing at Castle Combe, flying at Cotswold Airport (Kemble) and A46 and 8 miles from the historic market town of Tetbury. The M4 Gloucestershire Airport (Staverton) and Premiership rugby at Bath motorway is only 7 miles away, providing direct access to London and Gloucester, to name just a few. and Heathrow Airport, and the M5 is also only 7 miles. There are direct and frequent train services to London Paddington and the The area has excellent pubs and restaurants, including nearby west from nearby Kemble, Chippenham Bath and Bristol Parkway Calcot Manor, Whately Manor and Castle Combe Manor, highly stations. Superfast Broadband was installed in the Valley in 2020. recommended for their fine dining and spas, or the much praised Williams kitchens in Nailsworth, Quayles in Tetbury, Jolly Nice at The Kilcott valley is a highly sought after location with exceptionally Frampton Mansell to name a few. stunning valleys connecting the Cotswold Hills and Berkeley Vale to the west. Education is first class with highly rated local schools, which include Beaudesert Park in Minchinhampton, Westonbirt School, The area is extremely well served, with the former market towns of Wycliffe College, plus the renowned schools and colleges in and Tetbury and Wotton under Edge, which both offer daily shopping around Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol. amenities. The larger centres of Cirencester, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. Corn Mill Farm The principal house is a former 17th Century ‘gryst mill’, situated in They undertook a further programme of improvements, adding entertaining, with a large galleried entrance hall, overlooking the the heart of the Kilcott Valley, an area that enjoyed the prosperity of the leisure complex, additional garaging, tennis court, and a major dining hall, and a beautifully proportioned drawing room, as well as the thriving wool trade for several centuries. investment in the land, to restore the boundaries, hedgerows, being a lovely family home with open fires, large farmhouse style kitchen and many charming period features throughout. It underwent an extensive restoration and extension in the early water features, grassland, and wildlife habitats. 1990s, under the ownership of one of Margaret Thatcher’s advisers In 2006 the ancient woodland of Lizens Wood and Mickley Brake The bedroom accommodation is split, with four bedrooms in and speech writers, with the guidance of respected local architect were also added to the estate. the core of the house and an independent self-contained guest Robert Hardwick, taking great care to enhance the character of the annex on the lower ground floor, looking out over the garden to the property with numerous attractive features. Approached from the village lane, via a tree-lined drive, the historic millpond, and the woodland above mill is situated in an extremely peaceful and secluded location. It was briefly owned by an American oil heir and racehorse trainer, The house has been meticulously upgraded and maintained by the before being acquired by the current family in 2001. The house has an immediately welcoming feel, and is ideal for current owners to provide a comfortable and practical family home.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 484 sq m / 5,206 sq ft Bedroom Coach House: 56 sq m / 605 sq ft Bathroom Leisure Complex: 148 sq m / 1,595 sq ft Additional Buildings: 337 sq m / 3,630 sq ft Kitchen/Utility Total: 1,025 sq m / 11,036 sq ft Lower Ground Floor Storage This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars. Terrace Recreation

Leisure Complex First Floor

Coach House

Ground Floor First Floor

Lower Ground Floor Second Floor

Leisure Complex Ground Floor

Outbuilding Ground Floor Coach House

Coach House

Further guest accommodation is provided in the Coach House above the secure well- equipped, garaging, which connects to the impressive indoor swimming pool and leisure complex, overlooking fine lawns, without compromising the main house.

The Farmland The ring-fenced farmland flanks the main house and is situated to the south, north and east, comprising of beautifully maintained ancient pastureland, meadows and deciduous woodlands, including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with well- maintained private access tracks, rides and walks as well as two lovely ponds, ideal for camping, barbecues, picnics or fishing. The land rises from the bottom of the valley to the top of the escarpment where there are some exceptional views, as far as Wales to the West, throughout the year.

To the eastern boundary it adjoins Midger Wood, a wildlife sanctuary under the custodianship of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. The land to the far south adjoins the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton Estate

The present owners do not actively farm the land, but have undertaken a sympathetic programme of environmental improvements for their own personal enjoyment and the encouragement of wildlife.

The farm, grounds, gardens and caretaking roles are carried out by a longstanding manager and income is derived from Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and Basic Farm Payments, grazing licences (cattle in the summer, sheep through the year), shooting, and wood sales. There are opportunities to further develop the farming enterprise or continue to enjoy it as it is, with limited effort.

In all about 107 acres (43.3 hectares)

A Home for All Seasons Corn Mill Farm provides an idyllic family home and lifestyle, in one of the most beautiful parts of the English countryside – whatever the time of year. Whilst the long, simmering, summer days deliver the joys of outdoor living, virtually every day presents a vivid panorama of beauty across the everchanging landscape. Snow in mid-winter, stormy nights and blazing log fires, long walks, the green shoots of early spring, as nature reawakens, rapidly bursting into a glorious summer, before eventually easing into the mists and falling leaves of Autumn, ahead of the wonderful festive Christmas period. Every day there’s something different to see, learn and enjoy.

Rights of way There is a little used public footpath that passes across part of the property, some distance to the east of the main house. Services Main house: Oil fired central heating, calor gas, air source heat pump, mains electricity, mains water and private drainage Corn Mill Farm Coach house and pool complex: Oil fired central heating, air souce heat pump, mains electricity, mains water and private drainage Also: High speed Broadband Automatic ‘back-up’ generator in the event of a power cut Bore hole Local authority Stroud District Council Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Tel: 01453 766321 Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” Post code GL12 7RL Viewings Strictly by prior appointment via Knight Frank.

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