Grange Farm Lower Slaughter •

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Grange Farm LOWER SLAUGHTER • Gloucestershire

Bourton-on-the-Water 1.5 miles • Stow-on-the-Wold 4 miles • Kingham Station 8 miles Cirencester 16 miles • Cheltenham 16 miles • Oxford 30 miles. (all distances are approximate)

An impressive country house, privately situated on the edge of a picturesque Cotswold village

Reception hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, garden room, study, kitchen/family room 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Outbuildings, garaging, stable block, garden, paddock land In all about 9.5 acres

Savills Country Department Savills Cirencester 33 Margaret Street, 1 Castle Street, Market Place, London W1G 0JD Cirencester GL7 1QD [email protected] [email protected] +44 (0) 207 016 3780 +44 (0) 1285 627 550 www.savills.co.uk www.savills.co.uk DIRECTIONS From Cirencester take the Fosse Way (A429) north towards Stow- on-the-Wold. After about 16 miles and having passed through the Bourton-on-the-Water traffic lights turn left, signposted The Slaughters. On reaching the edge of the village turn first right into a private driveway just as the road bears to the left. The property will then be noticed on the left hand side. From Oxford take the A40 to Burford and then the A424 towards Stow-on-the-Wold. Continue for about 9 miles and at the traffic lights at the bottom of Stow Hill turn left on to the A429. After about 2 ½ miles and after passing the Texaco garage, turn right for The Slaughters. Turn right at the first left hand bend and the property is the last house on the left hand side.

SITUATION Lower Slaughter is a highly regarded and picturesque Cotswold village situated in the Windrush Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Indeed this part of the possesses some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in the whole of Gloucestershire. The village is characterized by its pretty, honey-coloured limestone cottages and houses. Many of these front the river Eye which meanders through the village and can be crossed by two small bridges. As well as the 18th Century Manor House Hotel there is also a Parish Church, village hall and converted mill with original water wheel and now selling crafts. Bourton-on-the-Water is about a mile away and provides everyday shops and services. A little further away is the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold which provides many specialist shops arranged around its central square. A Tesco’s store is located on the edge of the town. The Daylesford organic and lifestyle shop is not too far distant. The Roman Fosse Way provides direct access to the Midlands and south to Cirencester. The A40 links Cheltenham to Oxford and then joins the M40 at Junction 8. For the London commuter there are regular trains from Kingham Station to London Paddington which takes about 90 minutes. Recreational opportunities include golf at Burford, Naunton Downs and Broadway, polo at Cirencester Park; racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford; sailing at the Cotswold Water Park and boating on the River Thames. There are a number of excellent walks in the area including the Gloucestershire Way. There is a wide choice of excellent schools in the area including Kingham, Kitebrook, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb, as well as the schools and colleges in Oxford and Cheltenham.

DESCRIPTION Grange Farm is an extremely fine Cotswold stone built house which is room is the garden room, again with under floor heated limestone Cheltenham and incorporating Villeroy & Boch fittings. The two tucked away on the edge of this much sought after village. From the floor, solid oak window frames and folding glazed doors leading onto other en suite bathrooms are also fitted to a similar luxury standard house there are delightful views across its own land and yet the centre a garden terrace. including Matki showers. of the village is only a few moments away. Forming the heart of the house is the exceptional Simon Taylor oak The second floor is arranged to provide two further bedrooms, each In recent years Grange Farm has been considerably improved with and granite fitted kitchen which also incorporates eating and sitting having their own contrasting shower rooms. In addition there is a the original farmhouse having been sympathetically enlarged. Indeed areas. The working area is fitted with a comprehensive range of Miele further room which could be used as an occasional 6th bedroom. the whole interior has been remodeled and appointed to the highest appliances including ovens, induction hob, microwave, teppanyaki of standards so as to create a contemporary home of style and quality. combi grill, wok, steam oven, warming drawers and a dishwasher. The gardens and grounds complement the house and help create Local craftsmen have been responsible for much of the specialist There is also a large central island and two fridges. A stone fireplace a most attractive and private setting. The gravel driveway provides work. These works blend well with the up to date features including with adjacent oak cupboards is the focus of the sitting area which also ample parking close to the house and continues round to the stable mood lighting and zoned under floor heating. The hot water and has direct access into the garden. At the other end is the fully fitted block, where there is further garaging for a large number of cars and central heating systems have been designed for optimum efficiency. utility room and walk-in larder. Throughout the room there is a machinery. There are also three loose boxes. Close to the entrance The principal rooms are approached off the reception hall with its limestone floor and a very clever use of lighting. gate is a separate, oak framed garage. Adjacent to the kitchen is a wide limestone floor. Glazed panel doors lead into both the drawing Off the reception hall is the cloakroom and an elegant oak staircase paved terrace which extends around the house to the front of the room and dining room, both of which have dressed Farmington stone rises to the first floor. Here there are three bedrooms, two of which garden room. Beyond are the railed paddocks which are protected by fireplaces with a wood burning stove in the dining room and a gas fire enjoy views over the garden and grounds. The principal suite benefits a belt of woodland. In total the property extends to approximately 9.5 in the drawing room. Approached from the sitting room and dining from two luxury granite tiled bathrooms supplied by Obsidian of acres. GRANGE FARM Gross internal area ( approx ) :- Main House = 5,654 sq ft / 525 sq m Garages = 773 sq ft / 72 sq m Outbuildings = 1,967 sq ft / 183 sq m Total = 8,394 sq ft / 780 sq m

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Outbuilding GENERAL INFORMATION Tenure IMPORTANT NOTICE Postcode Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: GL54 2HP Fixtures and Fittings 1. they are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties Services Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the 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 Mains water, electricity and drainage, gas fired central heating. freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. Local Authority These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester 01285 643643 be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucestershire 01452 Viewing 2. any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, Strictly by appointment with Savills. 425000 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. Photographs taken July and November 2013. Brochure printed March 2014.