The Old Manor House CHESTERTON, OXFORDSHIRE, OX26 1UD The Old Manor House CHESTERTON, OXFORDSHIRE OX26 1UD

A historically important village house with Norman origins, Listed Grade II* in need of updating

Oxford 10 miles, M40 (junction 9) 6 miles, Bicester North 5 miles, London, Marylebone (from 50 minutes) – all times and distances are approximate

Reception hall • drawing room • dining room • study kitchen • pantry • utility room • first floor library and music room • 6 bedrooms (one with en suite bathroom) 2 family bathrooms • box room • undercroft workshop and greenhouse

Detached 4 bay garage with attic room over

Attractive gardens and grounds

In all about 2.27 acres Directions From Oxford take the A34 northwards towards Bicester and exit on to the B430 at Weston-on-the-Green. Follow the road north and then take the right turning signposted Chesterton. On entering Chesterton bear left in front of The Red Cow and then take the turning on the right on to Manor Farm Lane where The Old Manor House will be found at the end of the lane. Situation Chesterton is a pleasant village approximately 3 miles from the thriving town of Bicester, which provides a range of shopping, educational, transport and sporting facilities. More extensive facilities and other recreations, including theatre, cinemas and a very good range of restaurants can be found in the university city of Oxford, some 10 miles away. The village is well placed for communications via both road and rail. Junction 9 of the M40 is approximately 6 miles away and junction 10 of the M40 is about 4 miles from the property. The railway stations at Bicester North and Lower Heyford provide links to London Marylebone (from 50 minutes) and London Paddington (85 minutes) respectively. Sporting activities in the area includes golf courses in Chesterton, Kirtlington and polo grounds at Kirtlington. Description The Old Manor House is a handsome, detached village house that has been in the same ownership for some 30 years. It is Listed Grade II* and dates from the early 12th century with various later additions. The earliest origins comprise a Norman undercroft which is barrel-vaulted and formed a cellar beneath a first-floor hall or chamber. Considered to be one of the few examples of such an early dwelling, it is also believed to once have had an encircling moat. The extensive accommodation is arranged over 3 floors and incorporates a large reception hall off which are the drawing room and dining room. Both rooms have high ceilings and sash windows. Beyond the dining room is an attractive study with pine panelling. To the rear of the house is the kitchen which has a Rayburn stove, range of solid wood cupboards and a door to the courtyard. Steps lead down to the undercroft which is divided in to 2 rooms. On the first floor are 3 bedrooms (one with an en suite bathroom), family bathroom and a library which links to a large music room with vaulted ceiling and door to outside steps. On the top floor are 3 further bedrooms, box room and another family bathroom. The property now requires some updating. The Old Manor House is approached through a gated entrance with dressed Bath stone piers and wrought iron electric gates to the drive. The stone 4-bay garage is located just to the north of the house and the attic over offers scope for storage or alternative uses. The gardens and grounds of the property are a particularly attractive feature and comprise a formal area with box hedging, lavender and rose beds. There is also a kitchen garden and an orchard. To the front of the house is a lawn which opens on to further grounds in a delightful parkland setting with a range of individual maturing specimen trees. In all the grounds extend to about 2.27 acres. General Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil-fired central heating. Local Authority Cherwell District Council 01295 227001 Overage Agreement The property will be sold subject to an overage agreement in the event of future development. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills Dn Storage 8.18 x 5.28 26'10 x 17'4

Storage 2.98 x 2.03 Garage - First Floor 9'9 x 6'8

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Garage Garage 5.28 x 3.77 10.00 x 6.18 Dn 17'4 x 12'4 32'10 x 20'3 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Bedroom 5 Bedroom 4 4.93 x 3.93 5.10 x 4.93 Box Oil 16'2 x 12'11 Bedroom 6 16'9 x 16'2 Room Tank 5.08 x 3.38 3.11 x 2.00 16'8 x 11'1 10'2 x 6'7

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Garage - Ground Floor Second Floor

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3.51 x 2.39 11'6 x 7'10

Undercroft Music Room Undercroft 5.80 x 4.40 13.98 x 4.86 Kitchen 6.04 x 4.41 19'0 x 14'5 45'10 x 15'11 5.98 x 4.60 19'10 x 14'6 19'7 x 15'1

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B Greenhouse Pantry 4.83 x 2.09 4.48 x 2.37 15'10 x 6'10 4.11 x 3.07 14'8 x 7'9 13'6 x 10'1 Utility Workshop Bedroom 2 3.05 x 2.93 2.78 x 2.67 3.91 x 3.88 10'0 x 9'7 9'1 x 8'9 12'10 x 12'9

Gross Internal Area (approx) Landing House = 639.6 sq m / 6885 sq ft Drawing Room Dn 6.23 x 6.10 Dining Room 20'5 x 20'0 Reception Hall Bedroom 1 Library 5.31 x 4.82 Study Garage = 120.1 sq m / 1293 sq ft 5.50 x 4.90 5.98 x 4.85 5.55 x 5.02 17'5 x 15'10 5.22 x 2.66 Bedroom 3 18'1 x 16'1 19'7 x 15'11 18'3 x 16'6 17'2 x 8'9 3.51 x 3.02 Total = 759.7 sq m / 8178 sq ft 11'6 x 9'11

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IN Ground Floor First Floor

Savills Summertown 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 256 Banbury Road, Summertown, 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. Oxford. OX2 7DE 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. [email protected] Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken and brochure prepared September 2018. 18/09/20 HW 01865 339700