5 The Mansion NORTHWICK PARK, BLOCKLEY, MORETON IN MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

5 The Mansion AN EXCEPTIONAL SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT IN AN HISTORIC COUNTRY HOUSE WITH ELEVATED PARKLAND VIEWS

Chipping Campden 3 miles, Moreton in Marsh 5 miles, Broadway 5 miles, Stratford upon Avon 18 miles, Cheltenham 21 miles, Oxford 31 miles, London 86 miles (all distances and times are approximate)

S 2 b 3 B 2 a access to about 35 acres

t Moreton in Marsh - from 92 minutes to London Paddington

M M5 (Junctions 9 and 11a); M40 (Junctions 11 and 12)

A Private aviation from Staverton; Birmingham International Airport

G Broadway, Naunton Downs, Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Cheltenham

h National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Worcester; hunting locally with North Cotswold and Heythrop Hunts; Polo at Cirencester

E Kitebrook preparatory school, Kingham Hill School, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Dean Close and Chipping Campden School

T Royal Shakespeare Company’s theatres, Stratford upon Avon; Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Sezincote, Batsford Arboretum, Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court Gardens, Snowshill Manor, Chastleton House and Blenheim Palace

P Lygon Arms Spa, Dormy House Spa, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop & Bamford Haybarn Spa, Soho Farmhouse and Heythrop Park SITUATION Northwick Park is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the heart of the North Cotswolds. It lies just one and a half miles from the attractive village of Blockley, one of the largest villages in the North Cotswolds nestling in a deep valley along Blockley Brook. The village boasts a prosperous history thanks to a series of silk mills and now a large part of the village, including several Georgian terraces, is under a Conservation Area to preserve its heritage. It is a charming and popular residential village with a country town character and important facilities such as a Post Office, village shop & café, a primary school, two public houses and three village halls. More extensive facilities are available in the towns of Chipping Campden and Moreton in Marsh. Cirencester, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham provide additional cultural and recreational amenities.

NORTHWICK PARK The splendid Northwick Park Jacobean mansion is approached by a long drive and forms part of the original Estate of Sir James Rushout, Member of Parliament for Evesham from 1661, and his descendants, Lord and Lady Northwick and most recently the Spencer-Churchills. The Grade I Listed Mansion was built in 1686 in the fine honey coloured Ashlar stone, typical of prime Cotswold mansions. The Mansion is reputed to have hosted a visit by Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton and became the home of Sir Winston Churchill’s cousin, the late Edward Spencer Churchill. An additional wing was later added to house his famous extensive art collection. It is thought that Sir Winston Churchill was a frequent visitor to his cousin and it is believed that important D-Day planning sessions were held here with US General Patton. The house and surrounding buildings underwent considerable restoration in 1989 when the house was converted to six beautifully proportioned apartments built under the vernacular style. In addition to the conversion of The Mansion various other buildings which form part of the historic Estate were also converted to individual houses and cottages such as The Orangery, The Coach House, Gallery and Stables. This together with the construction of high quality dwellings has led to the formation of a thriving Cotswold community. 5 The Mansion benefits from the communal facilities of the Northwick Park community including the use of 35 acres of parkland with fine croquet lawn, four all weather tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool with changing facilities and 24 hour security. There is car parking for residents and guests. Northwick Park has a landscape park laid out by William Emes in the late 18th century. THE PROPERTY 5 The Mansion is approached through the grand reception room of the main house, The hall by Lord Burlington with marble floor, Inigo Jones style ceiling and a fine pedimented Corinthian doorcase leading to a circular inner hall featuring a fine cantilevered staircase by John Woolfe. The impressive full height gallery landing gives access to the private entrance of apartment No 5. In addition there is a useful secondary staircase with passenger lift. The arrangement and measurements of the rooms can be seen on the accompanying floorplans. Briefly the comfortable split level accommodation comprises: • Attractive entrance lobby • Magnificent double aspect drawing room housed in one of the distinctive bays on the south elevation provides substantial and impressive accommodation with open fire and carved pine chimney piece • Substantial dining room forming part of the main façade of the house well suited to formal entertaining, again with open fire and built in antique mahogany china cupboard. Window with direct access onto a decked gallery providing invaluable outside space with fine views • Well appointed kitchen/breakfast room with a comprehensive range of Shaker style cupboards and drawers, polished granite work surfaces, traditional ceramic sink and extensive integrated appliances to include Electrolux twin dishwashers, single oven, microwave oven, coffee maker, wine chiller, Fisher & Paykel gas range cooker with double oven, extractor hood, and a Samsung American style fridge/freezer with water and ice dispenser. Built in breakfast bar ideal for informal dining. In addition there is a utility cupboard with Maytag washing machine and tumble dryer and a separate housekeeping cupboard • A rear hall with useful guest cloakroom provides access to the north wing of the apartment and in particular the bedroom and bathroom accommodation • Spacious double aspect master bedroom with pretty aspects of the clock tower forming part of Burlington Court, dressing area and en suite bathroom. Two further charming double bedrooms each with their own distinctive style • Luxurious family bathroom with separate shower and twin pedestal wash hand basins, part panelled walls and separate airing cupboard The apartment has deep sash windows, some with window seats, decorative cornicing, polished floorboards to some rooms, deep skirtings and architraves, traditional style radiators as well as delightful balanced proportions with many of the rooms having views across the English parkland. In addition the property benefits from substantial secure cellarage and an excellent double en bloc garage within the grounds. The property has particular appeal to international buyers as well as those looking for a Cotswold retreat in a managed setting with the benefit of 24 hour security. 5 THE MANSION, NORTHWICK PARK, BLOCKLEY, MORETON IN MARSH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE The Grand Reception Hall Approximate Gross Internal Area 2430 sq ft / 225.7 sq m

Second Floor

The Hall by Lord Burlington

IN GENERAL INFORMATION Agent’s Note The Mansion, Northwick Park is a restored Grade I Listed building, being of Exceptional Architectural and Historic Interest.

Local Authority Cotswold District Council. Telephone: 01285 643643. Council Tax: Band G

Services Mains gas, electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Telephone line and broadband connected.

Fixtures and Fittings Certain items are available by separate negotiation. Further information can be obtained from the selling agent.

Terms and Possession Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the The property is Leasehold. The lease on the property being for a period of 999 sanction of the controller of H.M. Stationary Office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed years and granted in 1991. and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. LAN1001619.”

Maintenance and Service Charges Maintenance charges for the Estate for the year 2018/2019 are set at £745 per quarter to include a contribution to the Reserve Fund. These charges cover the upkeep of the gardens and grounds and other communal facilities. The grounds at Northwick Park are owned by Northwick Park Ltd of which every property has a share. In addition there is a quarterly charge for The Mansion itself. The current charge is £1,834.54 to include a contribution to the Reserve Fund.

Directions GL56 9RJ From Moreton in Marsh take the A44 through the village of Bourton on the Hill and Pritchard & Company take the first turning right signposted Blockley. In Blockley follow the sign for Paxford Alscot Arms, Alscot Estate, Atherstone Hill and after about one mile take the left hand turn signposted Broad Campden and Atherstone on Stour, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire Chipping Campden. The entrance to Northwick Park will be found on the left hand CV37 8NF side. Follow the drive to the Mansion House. Visitor parking is available close by. Telephone: 01608 801030 Viewing Email: [email protected] Strictly by prior accompanied appointment please, with Pritchard & Company Website: www.pritchardandcompany.co.uk

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Details prepared November 2019. Internal photography taken September 2019. External library shots taken 2008. View from the private balcony