Ampneyfield Farm

ampneyfield farm

A stunning Queen Anne style house set in 40 acres

Main House Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Morning room • Study Kitchen • Breakfast room • Rear hall • Cloakroom • Butlers pantry Shower room • Utility and Boiler room • Master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom • Guest suite • Cloakroom 4 further bedrooms (2 en-suite) • Family bathroom Playroom and Attic storage

Grade II listed barn • Single storey stone barn • 2 storey stable barn with 3 loose boxes • Gym • Traditional cow byre with yard Single storey cart shed • 2 storey dairy barn General purpose barn • Car port • Field shelter Potential ancillary accommodation

Gardens • Orchard Parkland and pasture extending to 40 acres

For sale freehold ampneyfield farm Ampneyfield Farm is a substantial, detached, Queen Anne style family house situated close to the hugely desirable village of Barnsley. Built, to an exceptional standard, between 1999 and 2002 by the current owner, it is constructed of coursed limestone with a hipped and pitched Cotswold slate roof. Surrounding the main house are a number of traditional stone barns and outbuildings most of which are used for storage. The house and buildings are approached via a long drive and are surrounded by gardens, parkland and pasture extending to 40 acres. Commanding views of the surrounding countryside are enjoyed from almost every aspect.

Situation Bibury 3 miles, Cirencester: 4 miles, Cheltenham: 17 miles, Swindon: 17 miles, Oxford: 35 miles, Kemble (mainline station to London Paddington in 80 minutes), 8 miles M4 (J.15): 15 miles. (Distances & time approximate)

Ampneyfield Farm is situated close to the unspoilt Cotswold village of Barnsley. The village is famous for Barnsley House which is now a hotel together with its famous gardens originally designed by the late Rosemary Verey. There is also an excellent pub in the village known as the Village Pub with a very good restaurant.

The main shopping centre for Ampneyfield Farm is Cirencester. Cirencester is an historic Roman town which became an important centre for the wool trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. Shopping in Cirencester is highly regarded, off the main streets there are many interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street. More extensive shopping and cultural facilities are provided at Cheltenham, Oxford and Swindon all of which are within easy reach. Barnsley is well served by good access to the A417/A419 at Cirencester which provides excellent links to the M4 and M5 motorways. Kemble and Swindon stations provide regular inter-city train links to London Paddington.

Amenities There are many enjoyable walks in the area together with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways with excellent riding surrounding the property. Hunting is with the VWH and polo played regularly at Cirencester Park. Water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, golf at South Cerney, Swindon and Cirencester. Racing at Cheltenham and Newbury. Theatres at Oxford, Cheltenham and Bath.

The area is also well served by excellent state and independent primary and secondary schools at, Rendcomb, Cheltenham, Minchinhampton (Beaudesert Preparatory School), Westonbirt and Bath. Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR Stone porch and front door leads to:

Entrance Hall A beautiful reception hall with stone mosaic floor, wide sweeping staircase with hand carved balustrades and fascias and beautiful glass cupola ceiling and doors to:

Dining Room An attractive well proportioned room with full height sash windows to the front. Lovely open fireplace with Cotswold stone surround. Oak floor.

Drawing Room A wonderful room with full height sash windows. Large open marble fireplace and French doors to terrace. Oak floor.

Morning Room A fabulous reception room with a series of French doors providing access to the stone terrace and ideal for outside entertaining. Large open Cotswold stone fireplace and flagstone floor.

Study Currently used as a study but suitable for a variety of uses such as a music room or library. Built in bookcase and Cotswold stone fireplace and gas fire inset. Oak floor.

Hallway leads to:

Kitchen A delightful kitchen with an extensive range of bespoke Oak base units and drawers, flagstone floor and granite work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. 4 oven Aga with warming plate set in large tall Cotswold stone fireplace. Space for American style fridge/freezer and built in dishwasher. Large island unit with thick granite surface with small stainless steel sink inset, further storage and electric over. Wooden casement windows overlooking gardens and French doors to terrace.

First Floor

Ground Floor S

Gym = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 12.76 x 5.03 Stable Stable

41'10 x 16'6 3.54 x 3.09 3.54 x 2.92 N Stable 5.03 x 3.17 11'7 x 10'2 11'7 x 9'7 Bedroom 5 5.03 x 3.00 16'6 x 10'5 4.70 x 4.31 16'6 x 9'10 15'5 x 14'2 Attic Room / Storage Dn 7.14 x 2.71 23'5 x 8'11 Dn Up Playroom Dn 11.13 x 4.72 36'6 x 15'6 Single Storey Cart Shed Cow Byre 2 Storey Dairy Barn 8.54 x 3.62 19.27 x 3.81 4.03 x 3.81 28'0 x 11'11 63'3 x 12'6 9.25 x 3.24 Bedroom 6 13'3 x 12'6 30'4 x 10'8 Second Floor 4.70 x 4.44 15'5 x 14'7 Landing

5.62 x 3.62 Up 18'5 x 11'11 Dressing Room 4.69 x 3.37 Pump Room 15'5 x 11'1 Master Bedroom 3.50 x 1.94 5.11 x 4.68 11'6 x 6'4 16'9 x 15'4 Bedroom 4 Dn 4.43 x 3.51 T T 14'6 x 11'6 Up Up Up Dn Loft Room 1 Cart Shed Store Room 1 Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 4.96 x 3.21 Up 4.96 x 3.21 5.24 x 3.01 Main House :- 641 sq m / 8897 sq ft Dn Up Guest Suite 16'3 x 10'6 17'2 x 9'11 16'3 x 10'6 Single Storey Barn :- 71 sq m / 764 sq ft 4.60 x 4.60 Grade 2 Listed Barn :- 99 sq m / 1065 sq ft 15'1 x 15'1 Gym / Stables :- 129 sq m / 1388 sq ft Carport :- 138 sq m / 1485 sq ft First Floor General Purpose Barn :- 101 sq m / 1087 sq ft Bedroom 3 Cow Byre :- 53 sq m / 570 sq ft 5.07 x 3.22 Store Room 1 / Loft Room 1 :- 32 sq m / 344 sq ft 16'8 x 10'7 Landing First Floor Grade 2 Listed Barn Bin Store / Loft Room 2 :- 31 sq m / 333 sq ft 14.61 x 12.63 Single Storey Cart Shed :- 89 sq m / 958 sq ft 47'11 x 41'5 2 Storey Dairy Barn :- 30 sq m / 322 sq ft Total 1414 sq m / 15215 sq ft Breakfast Room 6.67 x 3.68 Dn Up 21'11 x 12'1

Bin Store Loft Store 2 5.39 x 2.90 Morning Room 5.39 x 2.90 17'8 x 9'6 8.61 x 4.70 17'8 x 9'6 28'3 x 15'5 Drawing Room Up Kitchen 7.04 x 5.11 Single Storey Barn 7.77 x 4.51 Up Up 23'1 x 16'9 11.02 x 8.50 Rear Hall 25'6 x 14'10 Store Room 2 36'2 x 27'11 Utility 3.72 x 3.61 3.95 x 2.42 2.48 x 2.38 Butlers 12'2 x 11'10 First Floor 13'0 x 7'11 8'2 x 7'10 Pantry Up Entrance Hall B 6.38 x 3.38 20'11 x 11'1 Dining Room Ground Floor 5.71 x 5.07 Study 18'9 x 16'8 5.11 x 4.69 ampneyfield Up 16'9 x 15'5

farm In First Floor

Ground Floor S

Gym = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 12.76 x 5.03 Stable Stable

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction In of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES744697). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

Linked to this room:

Breakfast Room With vaulted ceiling and exposed Oak beams. French doors to south and east terraces for outside entertaining. Cotswold Stone Fireplace with wood burning stove.

Rear Hall Flagstone floor, large Oak external door to side and staircase rising to first and second floor. Oak door to:

Cloakroom W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail and window to side.

Rear corridor leads to:

Butlers Pantry Vaulted ceiling, flagstone floor and window to side. Range of wall and base units with Belfast sink set in granite work surface. Space for dishwasher, drinks fridge and fridge/freezer.

Shower Room With vualted ceiling, stone floor, WC and wash hand basin sat in granite surround with cupboards under. Heated towel rail, shower cubicle and window to side.

Utility Room Flagstone floor, window to side. Range of wall and base units with double Belfast sink set in granite work surface, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Boiler.

FIRST FLOOR Oak staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing. Oak floor continues with ornate period Oak alcove, window to front with views overlooking the parkland and beyond. Oak floor and doors to:

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising:

Dressing Room An ideal dressing area with a range of built in wardrobes and draws. Window seat and doors to:

Bedroom A delightful room with Cotswold stone fireplace and gas fire. Carpet and door to:

En-Suite Bathroom A stylish bathroom with windows overlooking garden. Panelled spa bath with marble surround, heated towel rail, W.C., wash hand basin set in marble surround with separate shower steam cubicle. Stone fireplace with gas fire inset.

Guest Suite Comprising:

Bedroom A large double bedroom with windows to front and built in cupboard. Carpet and door to:

En-Suite Bathroom Panelled bath with separate shower cubicle and tiled surround, W.C., heated towel rail, wash hand basin and stone floor.

Bedroom 3 A good size room with windows overlooking garden and grounds.

En-Suite Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround, W.C., heated towel rail, wash hand basin and stone floor. Decorative oval window to side.

Cloakroom W.C, wash hand basin and window to front. Bedroom 4 Double room with windows to side and door to: GARDENS & GROUNDS En-suite Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround, W.C., heated towel rail, wash hand basin and stone The gardens have been beautifully landscaped by the current owner, floor. with low Cotswold stone retaining walls and gently sloping lawned areas connecting the different levels. The mix of young yet established trees, From the first floor an Oak staircase rises to second floor and doors to: alongside some mature trees, provides shape to the grounds and there Bedroom 5 A large double room with dormer windows with far reaching views. Circular bespoke balustrade below domed is a delightful stone terrace which wraps around the house and can be glass cupola ceiling. Oak floor. accessed by a variety of points within the house, is ideal for outside entertaining. The gardens are both safe and secure for animals and Bathroom Slipper bath, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, W.C., separate shower cubicle and heated towel rail. children. Playroom A wonderful games room which is light and versatile. Currently utilised with a pool table and a sitting room area Wonderful views can be enjoyed overlooking the parkland and pasture this could be utilised as a self contained floor for staff or guests. with park railings separating the gardens from the paddocks. Bedroom 6 A further good size room with dormers to front and side. Oak floor. LAND The surrounding fully-fenced farmland extends to approximately 40 acres of pasture and parkland an extensive tree planting program has been implemented and these are maturing. There are a total of 6 enclosures of varying sizes. Private water supply to all troughs within the land, with secondary optional main supply. FOOTPATHS There are no public rights of way on the property. OUTSIDE A particular feature of the property is the private feel created by the outbuildings positioned all around a courtyard.

Approached from the driveway are:

Single storey stone wing Attached to the main house and accessed through a stable door this provides immediate storage for the house with potential for staff accommodation. There is a Belfast sink and electrics for further fridge / freezer.

Grade II Listed barn A stunning barn with lofted pigeon coop and huge potential for a variety of uses. Currently used for storage.

2 storey stable barn 3 loose boxes are located on the ground floor with the first floor currently used as a gym. This could have a variety of uses such as an office or further accommodation subject to the necessary consent.

Traditional cow byre with enclosed yard to front For the housing of livestock.

Single storey cart shed and 2 storey dairy barn Both the dairy and the cart shed would need substantial repair. We understand that their conversion (to ancillary accommodation) was a condition of the planning and Listed Building Consent for the main house. Please see planning.

General purpose barn General purpose portal framed building ideally machinery or livestock housing. 13.54 x 7.48 (44’5 x 24’6).

Car port Four bays. 17.21 x 8.05 (56’6 x 26’5).

Field shelter Ideal for young livestock or further storage.

Greenhouse Located to the rear of the house and gardens.

Bore hole shed Housing private water supply and associated equipment. TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The Cotswold District Council Local Plan confirms Only those items mentioned in Butler Sherborn’s sales that Ampneyfield Farm sits within the Cotswold particulars are included. All other items including Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but is not within carpets and curtains are specifically excluded as are a Conservation Area or Green Belt. The principal garden ornaments and statuary (some may be available traditional stone barn at the property is Grade II Listed by separate negotiation if required). and as such the other buildings at the property are POSTCODE believed to be curtilage Listed. GL7 5EA Condition 16 of Listed Building Consent Ref: LOCAL AUTHORITY CT.7739/B and condition 19 of planning consent Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, CT.7739/C both state that the principal dwelling Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX. shall not be occupied until the conversion of the Tel: (01285) 623000 www.cotswold.gov.uk derelict dairy and cart shed has been completed in Viewing accordance with drawing 291/SK/07. This drawing shows the converted buildings providing two units of Strictly by appointment please with Butler Sherborn. If ancillary accommodation with The Old Dairy providing there are any points which are of particular importance a garage, bathroom and bedroom and the Cart Shed we invite you to discuss them with us before you travel providing hall, sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 to view the property. Please telephone Butler Sherborn bathrooms. Cirencester Office T 01285 883740 or The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E [email protected] Not withstanding this, and as a separate application, Directions planning permission and Listed Building Consents Leave Cirencester on the Barnsley/Burford road. After were then obtained in 2004 under Ref: CT7739/J&K to about a mile from the traffic lights with the Fosse, convert the derelict dairy and cart shed to pool room and in a dip, turn right signed Ampney Crucis and and staff accommodation with a new swimming pool Quenington (if you get to Barnsley you have gone a constructed opposite. mile too far). Go on for 0.4 miles, pass the depot, bear This was not implemented and expired in April 2009. left and climb the hill. The drive is the first on the left in SERVICES front of 3 cottages. A five bar wooden gate will open as you pull up to it. Follow the long drive which leads DISCLAIMER NOTICE The property has a private (borehole) and optional 1. These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of mains water supply. Mains electricity and private to the house. any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not drainage. Oiled fired central heating and LPG gas to be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their fires. Telephone and Broadband connected (subject to correctness by inspection or otherwise. 2. Neither agents nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may transfer regulations and charges). contain however caused. Neither the partners nor any employees of either agent have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. (No tests as to the suitability of services have been 3. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes carried out and intending buyers must commission and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly important to you before their own tests.) travelling to view the property. Photographs taken: Sept 2012. Particulars written: IRD Sept 2012.

Butler Sherborn 43-45 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD T 01285 883740 F 01285 644672 E [email protected] www.butlersherborn.co.uk