MANOR HOUSE Bletchingdon • Oxfordshire
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MANOR HOUSE Bletchingdon • Oxfordshire MANOR HOUSE Islip Road • Bletchingdon • Oxfordshire • OX5 3DP Rarely available opportunity DISTANCES Oxford Parkway 5 miles • Oxford Airport 5 miles • M40 (J9) 5 miles • Oxford, 7 miles, Bicester 8 miles • Central London 64 miles (All distances and times are approximate) LOT 1 MANOR HOUSE Hall • 3 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Kitchen • Utility room Agricultural building • Workshop & stores • Gardens • Pasture • Woodland and ponds In all about 45 acres LOT 2 MANOR BARN: 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Dining/living room • Kitchen • Utility room Rear garden • Double open bay garage MIDDLE BARN: 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Sitting room • Study • Kitchen • Rear garden • Parking END BARN: 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Sitting room • Study • Kitchen • Rear garden • Parking In all about 0.5 acres Savills Rural Savills Oxford Wytham Court, 11 West Way 256 Banbury Road Botley, Oxford, OX2 0QL Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DE +44 (0) 1865 269 168 +44 (0) 1865 339 716 [email protected] [email protected] savills.co.uk Directions Situation From Oxford proceed north on the A34 leaving the dual Situated in undulating countryside about 7 miles to the miles) giving access to M40 (J9), A40, the Cotswolds and carriageway on the B4027 signed to Bletchingdon and Islip north of the university city of Oxford, Bletchingdon is an Oxford. The nearest station is Oxford Parkway (about and follow signs to Bletchingdon. After a big bend, the attractive village set around a green. The 13th century 4 miles) with services to London/Marylebone from 55 entrance to the Manor House is the second on the right on St Giles Church lies within parkland of the historic minutes, with Bicester station (about 8 miles) also on the entering the village. Proceed to the top right corner of the Bletchingdon Park. With a thriving community, amenities Chiltern line to Marylebone. There are regular bus services courtyard and into a further yard and parking area at the in the village include a primary school, nursery, sports field, from Bletchingdon to Oxford and Bicester. Manor House. village hall, a public house and Co-op village shop. The The area is well served for schools with Bletchingdon market town of Bicester and city of Oxford provide for Primary School in the village and senior state at Kidlington, more extensive facilities and leisure needs. Bicester or Woodstock, as well as the numerous highly Communications are excellent with the A34 (about 1.5 regarded independent schools in Oxford. Lot 1 - Manor House Located at the eastern edge of the village, in a conservation bright hallway with stairs rising to the first floor giving area adjoining green belt, the Manor House sits proudly in access to the reception areas. The interconnecting drawing an elevated position enjoying glorious views over its own and dining rooms both have floor to ceiling windows to pasture and the valley beyond. enjoy the views of the garden and valley beyond. There is also a study and garden room. There is a kitchen/breakfast The imposing two storey house is of reconstituted stone room with utility room and rear entrance which is construction under a pitched tile roof with metal casement connected to a single story extension housing the boiler. windows. With origins dating to the late 60s and updated On the first floor the wide landing leads to five large in the 1970s the Manor House is in need of complete bedrooms and three bathrooms. renovation and offers new owners an incredible opportunity to redevelop or build a replacement dwelling subject to Outside gardens overlook the stunning views. To the side is relevant planning consents. the former yard and to the rear is a disused tennis court and area formerly used as vegetable gardens. The reception hall with internal glazed doors leads to a Land and Outbuildings Adjacent to the Manor House is a farm courtyard with agricultural buildings. There is a large farm building with part block walling and concrete floor and a further detached farm building with workshop and stores. The Manor House is accessed over a drive across a shared courtyard. There is a second access to the Manor House from New Road offering potential separate access, subject to relevant consents. The land, which extends to about 45 acres in all, comprises an attractive run of pasture (about 37 acres) and also a deciduous woodland extending to approximately six acres. The land is generally gently sloping in nature interspersed with mature hedgerows. Of additional interest is the pond located in the eastern side of the land. Currently silted, it offers an opportunity to create a wildlife haven. Approximate Area Manor House = 314.7 sq m / 3387 sq ft Store = 7.2 sq m / 77 sq ft Total = 321.9 sq m / 3464 sq ft Including Limited Use Area (4.2 sq m / 45 sq ft) For identification only. Not to scale. First Floor Ground Floor Approximate Area Agricultural Building = 159.9 sq m / 1721 sq ft Outbuilding = 84.3 sq m / 907 sq ft Total = 244.2 sq m / 2628 sq ft For identification only. Not to scale. Agricultural Building Outbuilding Lot 2 Manor Barn Available if purchased as ‘a whole’ with the Manor House are three barn conversion properties. Constructed of stone beneath a slate roof, the barns are attached and were converted in 2009. Manor Barn The largest of the three barns is Manor Barn with a contemporary design and layout. There is an open plan living space with dining and sitting areas, large windows to the garden and stairs rising to a galleried landing. There is a fitted kitchen overlooking the courtyard which leads to utility room with side entrance. On the first floor are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is a walled rear garden and attached open bay parking for two cars. Middle Barn An entrance hall leads to the sitting room with French doors to the garden. The open plan kitchen dining room with door to the garden also has a utility area. There is a separate study and on the first floor are four bedrooms and two bathrooms. With allocated parking Middle Barn has enclosed rear gardens and terrace area. End Barn End Barn accommodation is a mirror of Middle Barn. It has part walled enclosed gardens to the rear with a side entrance and timber garden store. End Barn also has allocated parking. The entrance courtyard is shared by all of the three barns. Should Lot 1 be sold separately the Manor House will enjoy full right of way over the drive across the courtyard and contribute its share of maintenance costs. Manor Barn Manor Barn Manor Barn Middle and End Barn Middle Barn Middle Barn Approximate Area Manor Barn Manor Barn = 244.7 sq m / 2634 sq ft (Excluding Carport / Voids) Including Limited Use Area (4.9 sq m / 53 sq ft) For identification only. Not to scale. Ground Floor First Floor Approximate Area End Barn = 173.4 sq m / 1866 sq ft (Including Eaves) Middle Barn = 173.4 sq m / 1866 sq ft Total = 346.8 sq m / 3724 sq ft Including Limited Use Area (23.6 sq m / 254 sq ft) For identification only. Not to scale. End Barn Middle Barn First Floor First Floor End Barn First Floor Middle Barn End Barn Middle Barn Ground Floor Ground Floor Middle Barn End Barn Middle Barn End Barn Services Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) Manor House – Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil-fired boiler. Manor Barn, Middle barn and End Barn - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the properties. Local Authority Cherwell District Council Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way both public or private, all easements and wayleaves whether specifically referred to or not. • A footpath and bridleway cross the property - see site plan. • Neighbouring Manor Farmhouse has right of way over the first part of the drive in entrance courtyard. • If sold separately, Lot 1, Manor House, will have full right of way and share of maintenance over the drive in entrance courtyard. Agent’s Notes There is an overage on the eastern paddock. See site plan. Contact selling agents for further information. Tenure Freehold Fixtures & Fittings Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale as are the fitted carpets. All other fixtures, fittings, furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. Viewings Strictly, by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills’ staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. 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.