The Deanery Bampton , Oxfordshire

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The Deanery Bampton, Oxfordshire

Witney 5 miles, Burford 8 miles, Oxford 16 miles, Oxford Parkway (London Marylebone from 56 minutes) 16 miles, Didcot Parkway (London Paddington from 42 minutes), London 70 miles (all times and distances are approximate) An elegant and important Grade II* listed house with 11th Century origins. Beautiful walled gardens with formal and informal grounds including stabling, paddocks and an outdoor school.

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Oxford Country Department 274 Banbury Road 55 Baker Street Oxford, OX2 7DY London, W1U 8AN Tel: 01865 264 851 Tel: 020 7861 1707 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Oxfordshire Bampton is a most attractive village containing a wealth of beautiful Cotswold stone properties and is home to a number of everyday amenities including shops, a post office, doctor’s surgery and library to name a few. The surrounding villages of Alvescot, Clanfield, Kencot and Black Bourton contain good services, pretty churches and some excellent public houses. Witney, Faringdon and Burford are all within a short drive and provide a broader selection of facilities. The A40 and A420 provide easy access to Oxford, the M40 and the national motorway network. There is a rail link from Oxford to London Paddington taking under 60 minutes; a further train service runs from Dicot to Paddington in approximately 40 minutes. Golf courses can be found at Burford, Buckland and Oxford and racing at Cheltenham and Newbury. The area is well known for attractive open countryside and lovely walks along a network of footpaths and bridleways. The area is particularly sought after as a result of fantastic schools close by, including St Peters in Alvescot, Burford High, Hatherop Castle, St Hughs in Carswell as well as The Dragon, St Edwards, Radley College and Oxford High School. The Deanery The village of Bampton has played an integral part in history, Dean and Chapter had a prebendal house built just west of the ground floor. The downstairs layout makes the property evidence suggests that the settlement dates back to the the parish church. There is some 13th-century work on the ideal for entertaining with a number of large rooms and a Iron Age and in turn lays claim to being one of the old east wing, and the house was altered and enlarged in the bar under the main staircase. Upstairs there is large master villages in England. Famed for its Bampton Fair and more 16th, 17th and 19th centuries and was named The Deanery. room overlooking the grounds, six further bedrooms and six bathrooms most of which are en-suite. recently featuring in Downton Abbey, the village is home to The Grade II* listed house has a wealth of period features many houses of architectural interest and The Deanery is throughout including original stone floors and fireplaces on no exception. Late in the 11th or early in the 12th century the

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 719.8 sq m / 7,748 sq ft Bedroom Including Limited Use Area (11.4 sq m / 123 sq ft) Bathroom Garage = 53.3 sq m / 574 sq ft sq ft Total = 773.1 sq m / 8,322 sq ft sq ft Kitchen/Utility This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Storage Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

OUTBUILDING

LOWER GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

Gardens and Grounds The outstanding gardens surround the house and comprise of different areas including the historic water garden, pond, rose garden, topiaried walkways, formal lawns and stone walls. The house is entered through impressive double electric wooden gates onto the gravel drive with ample parking as well as a three bay garage. Within the grounds is a discretely positioned hard tennis court, stable block, outbuildings, an outdoor school and grazing land. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Licence number 100021721. NOT TO SCALE. Directions (OX18 2LL) From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. Continue onto the A40 Witney bypass and after approximately 1.5 miles take the A415 turning signed to Abingdon and Witney. At the roundabout, take the second exit following the A415. After about half a mile turn right onto a small lane (if you reach Cokethorpe School you have gone too far). Follow this lane to Curbridge, turning left at the T-junction onto the A4095. Continue through the hamlet of Lew to the next T-junction, turning left onto Station road, signed to Bampton Upon entering the village of Bampton, turn right onto Church view which leads to the church. Continue past the church with the church on your left and the entrance gates to the Deanery will be seen in front of you. Services The Deanery Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Rights of Way There is a footpath that crosses through the paddock well away from the house and garden. Local Authority West Oxfordshire District Council Tel: (01993) 702941 Viewing 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 Strictly by appointment with Knight Frank. purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”

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Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (**information**) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Particulars dated March 2020. Photographs dated July 2019.