The Grange LITTLE TEW, CHIPPING NORTON, OXFORDSHIRE
The Grange LITTLE TEW, OXFORDSHIRE
A striking and substantial edge of village house requiring modernisation
Great Tew 1 mile, Chipping Norton 5 miles, Banbury 9 miles, Oxford 16 miles, London 73 miles (All distances approximate)
Accommodation Entrance hall • Reception hall • Morning room • Drawing room • Dining room • Garden room Kitchen • Inner hall • Study and music room • Former theatre
8 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Second floor integral guest/staff flat • Attic storage
Tree-lined driveway • Outbuildings • Mature gardens and grounds • Woodland
In all about 5.3 acres Approximate gross internal floor area of the main house 9,128 sq. ft. For sale freehold
Oxford Country Department 280 Banbury Rd, 55 Baker Street, Oxford OX2 7ED London W1U 8AN Tel: 01865 790 077 Tel: +44 207 861 1707 [email protected] [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk
These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Oxfordshire The Grange is situated in the picturesque and popular village of Little Tew in rural north Oxfordshire. The village is made up principally of period properties including the Manor House, 17th century farmhouses, an old school and cottages as well as St John’s Church. Mainline rail from Banbury to London T Marylebone are within 50 minutes. The M40 can be accessed at Oxford (J8) or Bicester (J9) for London, and Banbury (J11) for Birmingham and the north. Primary schools can be found at Great E Tew and Chipping Norton, secondary education at Chipping Norton. Local independent schools include: Kitebrook (Moreton-in-Marsh), Tudor Hall, Bloxham School and excellent schools in Oxford. Sporting and leisure activities in the area P include the Heythrop or Warwickshire Hunts; polo at Kirtlington; horse racing at Stratford, Cheltenham and Warwick; golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye Hill and Heythrop Park Country Club; motor racing at Silverstone and theatre at Chipping Norton, Oxford and the RSC at Stratford. The new and highly popular Soho Farmhouse private members club is a short drive away and has restaurants, equestrian facilities, a cinema and swimming pools set in rolling Oxfordshire countryside.
The Grange The house sits in an elevated position above the village and is approached along a mature tree- lined drive to a turning circle and parking area. The Grange is very private with mature trees and established boundaries with a lovely outlook over its gardens and grounds. The house is constructed of stone under a Stonesfield slate and tiled roof and is Grade II Listed. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and extends to over 9,000 sq. ft. Of particular note is the well-proportioned and light drawing room, two tiered study and library and the panelled dining room that links through to the garden room; all of good sizes and on the southern side of the house. There is an impressive former theatre that was created in 1970. Over the following years this 72- seat, fully equipped and entirely amateur theatre gained a most impressive reputation for giving over one hundred productions of the highest quality, while the BBC also used it to record several of their own popular radio programmes. The first floor is accessed via two staircases that lead up to broad landings giving access to the principle bedroom accommodation. There is a large master bedroom with adjoining room that would make an excellent bathroom/dressing room and there are a further 5 bedrooms on the south side of the house that make up the family bedroom accommodation with two further large guest bedrooms on the east side. The staircase rises up to the second floor accommodation comprising two bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen and is an ideal staff or guest flat.
Reception
Bedroom Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Bathroom House: 848 sq.m (9128 sq.ft.) Outbuilding: 38 sq.m (410 sq.ft.) Kitchen/Utility Total: 886 sq.ft (9538 sq.m) Storage Terrace Outbuilding Recreation
Cellar
Ground Floor
First Floor Second Floor
This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Gardens and Grounds The gardens of The Grange are beautifully laid out but are a shadow of their former glory and are crying out to be brought back to life. The gardens are tiered with lawned areas surrounded by mature trees and shrubs on three sides of the house. Within the grounds there is a bothy outbuilding that has the potential for conversion to secondary accommodation (subject to planning). There is a wooden double garage and further potting shed/lawn tractor store within the grounds. Mature woodland flanks the drive on either side, with an archery running along the western boundary.
Rights of Way There are no rights of way that cross the gardens or grounds. Viewings All viewings to be arranged strictly by appointment via Knight Frank. THE GRANGE Services Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil- fired central heating. Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Directions From the M40 (J8) Oxford take the A40 to Oxford, from the Oxford ring road take the A44 signposted to Woodstock/Chipping Norton. Shortly after Enstone, take a right turn to the Tews. Follow signs to Great Tew (The Tews). On reaching the Great Tew cross roads turn left for Little Tew. As you come into the village the entrance to The Grange is ahead of you on a right hand bend.
Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and Local Authority it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” Oxfordshire City Council Tel: 01865 792422
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