A magnificent Grade II listed house

The Moat House, Dorsington, Stratford-upon-Avon, , CV37 8AX

Freehold Entrance hall • drawing room • dining room • family room • conservatory • study • glass room • kitchen/breakfast room • office/bedroom five • principal bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room • three further bedrooms • family bathroom • gardens • parking.

Distances There are several golf Honeybourne 4 miles (mainline courses in Stratford-upon- station to London Paddington Avon and the surrounding area in 100 minutes). Stratford- together with active cricket upon-Avon 7 miles. Chipping and tennis clubs. There are Campden 9 miles. National Hunt racecourses at Parkway station 13 miles. M40 Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, (J15) 15 miles. Birmingham Cheltenham and boating and Airport 22 miles. Birmingham fishing on the Avon. NEC 22 miles. Heathrow Stratford-upon-Avon is a Airport 97 miles. London 110 thriving market town famous miles. (all distances and times throughout the world as the are approximate) birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. There are Dorsington excellent shopping and Dorsington is a particularly well recreational facilities in the kept and charming village town as well as The Royal surrounded by rolling hills and Shakespeare Theatre. There close to the Cotswolds, an Area are good state, grammar and of Outstanding Natural Beauty private schools in both which at 787 square miles, is Stratford-upon-Avon and the largest designated in nearby Warwick. and Wales. The village is widely known for its The Moat House arboretum and mile after mile The Moat House, parts of which of woodland walks which can date back to the Middle Ages, be enjoyed by local residents. is a stunning country house set A local farm shop is expected in formal gardens. Nestled to open in the village in 2021. against the North Cotswolds Superfast broadband was Hills, bordering Warwickshire, recently installed. Dorsington is Worcestershire and an ancient village dating back and a stone’s to at least the Saxon period. throw from Stratford upon The earliest written record is Avon, from the Domesday Survey of 1089. The village is situated between Welford-on-Avon and Barton.

Heaped in history, The Moat a door to the family room House was originally believed which opens into a spacious to have been used by Roger, kitchen/breakfast room which Bishop of Worcester (1163-1179) together provide an as a hunting lodge and exceptional space for a family remained in his family for to gather. An exciting several generations. The House opportunity exists for the next was extended in the sixteenth owner to install their own century and over time became choice of bespoke kitchen. the centre of village life, as a Double doors lead out to a working farm and more timber framed conservatory recently as a private residence. which lends itself to a number There are several unique of uses. Also on the ground features including an imposing floor is an enclosed loggia fireplace in the hallway, an which could be used either as a award winning 20th Century bedroom or a home office. “glass room” which cantilevers An oak staircase rises to the over part of the moat and an spacious first floor galleried ancient apple press located landing with substantial outside the main entrance to timbers which provides access the house. to the bedroom The principal living accommodation. There is a accommodation is set out over fabulous principal bedroom two floors with a versatile suite with dressing room with layout which is ideal for the fitted cupboards and a demands of family life. The well-appointed bathroom. property retains numerous There are three further wonderful period features and bedrooms, one with planning is offered in excellent permission for an en suite condition. shower room. The Moat House is The mature gardens are approached from the south principally laid to lawn with well side through an imposing oak stocked borders and door. Opening the door, you established specimen trees. enter an impressive hall with a There is ample parking for magnificent fireplace and several cars. hearth which extends up past The sale of The Moat House the first floor and into the presents an exciting second floor. opportunity to purchase a To the right is a door to the beautifully maintained historic formal dining room which house in a charming village. opens into a study area with view across the moat and garden. Another door leads into a wonderful drawing room with double doors leading out to a spectacular glass room, which sits very comfortably alongside the historic house, seeming to float over the moat. Leading off the hall to the left is

General Information Directions to CV37 8AX From the M40 (J15) at Tenure & Method of Sale Warwick: Take the A46 south The property is available for past Stratford-upon-Avon. sale by private treaty, freehold, About two miles after the third with vacant possession upon roundabout, turn left signed completion. . At the crossroads with the Blue Boar Local Authority Inn turn left and proceed Stratford-on-Avon District through to the B349. Council t: 01789 267575. Turn right and immediately left Council Tax Band to be to Welford-on-Avon. In the assessed. centre of the village turn right, Interested parties are opposite the Maypole, onto advised to make their own Barton Road. After about two enquiries in respect of any miles turn left at the second planning issues and turning signposted Dorsington. development opportunities for Proceed along Braggington the property. Lane for about 2.2km passing through the centre of the Wayleaves, Easements & village. At the green triangle of Rights of Way grass bear left onto Dorsington The property are sold subject Road. Continue for about 155 to the benefit of all rights metres and the entrance to the including rights of way, Moat House will be found on whether public or private, light, the left hand side identified by support, drainage, water and black gates set into a stone electricity supplies and any wall. other rights and obligations, From Stratford-upon-Avon: easements and proposed Proceed out of Stratford-upon- wayleaves for masts, pylons, Avon along the Evesham Road stays, cables, drains and water, for three miles. Turn left signed gas and other pipes, whether for Welford-on-Avon. In the referred to in the Conditions of centre of the village turn right, Sale, or not. opposite the Maypole, onto Barton Road. After about two Viewing miles turn left at the second Strictly by prior accompanied turning signposted Dorsington. appointment. Proceed along Braggington Lane for about 2.2km passing through the centre of the village. At the green triangle of grass bear left onto Dorsington Road. Continue for about 155 metres and the entrance to the Moat House will be found on the left hand side identified by black gates set into a stone wall.

David Henderson Savills Stow-on-the-Wold The Moat House, Dorsington, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8AX 01451 832832 431.5 sq m / 4645 sq ft (Excluding Void) savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

Bedroom 3

3.75 x 3.45

12'4 x 11'4 N

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Bedroom 4 Bedroom Dressing Room 4.55 x 4.00 Bedroom 2 6.95 x 3.66 5.45 x 3.68 14'11 x 13'1 5.45 x 4.30 22'10 x 12'0 17'11 x 12'1 17'11 x 14'1 Void

The Moat House First Floor Glass Room 9.61 x 3.70 31'6 x 12'2

Study 3.75 x 3.50 12'4 x 11'6

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Up Kitchen / Drawing Room 7.19 x 3.15 Breakfast Room Dining Room Family Room 8.55 x 4.20 23'7 x 10'4 8.85 x 3.60 6.74 x 4.15 6.90 x 3.60 28'1 x 13'9 29'0 x 11'10 Conservatory 22'1 x 13'7Up Up 22'8 x 11'10 Up 5.35 x 3.55 17'7 x 11'8 Up

Up IN Up The Moat House Ground Floor

Bedroom 5/ Office 5.30 x 3.00 17'5 x 9'10

For identification only. Not to scale. © 200826DH

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