WOODFOLDS OAKSEY • • / BORDER

WOODFOLDS OAKSEY • MALMESBURY WILTSHIRE/GLOUCESTERSHIRE BORDER

Malmesbury 6 miles • Tetbury 8 miles • 7.5 miles Kemble station 4 miles • Swindon station 11 miles • M4 (J16) 12.8 miles M4 (J17) 14 miles (Distances are approximate) A fine Cotswold Grade II Listed country house situated on the edge of a conveniently placed village

Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing Room/Dining Room • Sitting Room Study • Playroom • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room 6 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Office Stone Outbuildings • Landscaped Gardens and Grounds • Paddock In all about 5 acres

Savills Cirencester 1 Castle Street, Market Place Cirencester GL7 1QD Contact: Anthony Coaker [email protected] 01285 627550 www.savills.co.uk SITUATION Oaksey is found on the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village possesses a thriving shop/post office, public house, primary school and a parish church which dates back to the 13th Century. There is also a 9 hole golf course. Further comprehensive facilities can be found in the lovely market town of Cirencester which includes two superstores (Waitrose and Tesco), a leisure centre, hospital and many other essential services. The historic towns of Malmesbury and Tetbury are also close by. Communications are first class with the property being within daily travelling distance of the commercial centres of Swindon, Chippenham, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. There is a fast and regular train service to London Paddington from Kemble and Swindon stations taking just over an hour. There is also easy access to junctions 15 and 17 of the M4. Recreational and sporting facilities in the area include golf at Oaksey, Minchinhampton and Cirencester, associated water sports at the , polo at Cirencester Park, shooting with local syndicates. It is within easy reach of Badminton and Gatcombe horse trials and racing at Cheltenham and Bath. In addition there are many footpaths and bridle ways in the area. There is a good choice of local schooling and private schools include Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton, Rendcomb College, Westonbirt Girls School, Querns at Westonbirt, St. Mary’s Calne and Marlborough College. There are also the Cheltenham ladies and boys colleges. DESCRIPTION Woodfolds occupies a private position on the edge of the The house provides excellent family accommodation over AGA and there is direct access into the garden. There is also a village and is approached off a No Through Lane. The centre three floors. Entering through the front door there is a cloakroom/boot room and a utility room. of the village is a short walk and from the elevated position welcoming hall with period fireplace. Adjacent is the double The bedrooms are arranged over two floors, and are flexible there are distant views across unspoilt farmland. reception room, which is known as The Long Room, with in layout. There are 6 in total although one is linked with the Grade II Listed and built of Cotswold stone, the house dates a splendid open fireplace, ceiling beams, window seats and Tallet which makes for a very useful playroom/studio room. back to the late 17th century. In the 1940’s the property doors opening out to the garden. A further sitting room with was owned by the well known writer and journalist Elspeth a fireplace is found on the opposite side of the hall which has There are also two bathrooms and an ensuite shower room to Huxley. An article on the property appeared in Country Life also been used as a dininig room. There is also a study with the main bedroom. As one would expect with a 17th Century in May 1941. an open fireplace. The kitchen/breakfast room includes an property there are many period features throughout the house. OUTSIDE Complementing the house are three ranges of traditional outbuildings. These are used for garaging, stabling and storage but could easily be put to a number of different uses subject to the necessary consents being obtained. They are approached via a gravel driveway which also leads to a wide parking area in front of the house. The enchanting gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property and include many specimen trees and shrubs. Adjacent to the house is a flagstone terrace and the lawned areas sweep across to the more natural areas of the garden. These are underplanted with spring bulbs. There are also colourful flower borders, a natural pond, parterre, fruit trees, rose arbour, greenhouse and an array of useful garden stores. To the south and west of the garden and house is the paddock. In total the property extends to about 5 acres.

TENURE Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

POSTCODE SN16 9SD

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage.

LOCAL AUTHORITY - 0300 456 0100 DIRECTIONS VIEWING From Cirencester take the A429 Malmesbury Road. After Strictly by appointment with the agents. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS passing the Kemble Business Park turn left signposted Savills 01285 627550 Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included Oaksey and proceed to the village. Cross over the mini in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings roundabout at the shop, take the very next turning into are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by The Green and continue for about a tenth of a mile and the separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. driveway will be seen on the left hand side over a cattle grid.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: (1) They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties 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 responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. (2) Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, 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.

17/05/02 LS. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. Main House Approx. Gross Internal Area Main House = 380 sq m / 4907 sq ft Outbuildings Outbuildings = 207 sq m / 2234 sq ft Total = 587 sq m / 7141 sq ft Not to scale. For identification purposes only

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