Longmans Barn Farm AVENING •

Longmans Barn Farm AVENING • GLOUCESTERSHIRE

A pretty Cotswold farmhouse in a spectacular setting overlooking its own land of about 90 acres

Minchinhampton 3 miles, Nailsworth 2.5 miles, 4 miles, Stroud 7 miles (London Paddington in approximately 91 minutes), Kemble 9 miles (London Paddington in approximately 76 minutes), Cirencester 12 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles, Bath 27 miles, Bristol International Airport 38 miles, London 103 miles (all mileages and times are approximate)

Entrance hall, 4 reception rooms, kitchen utility room, cloakroom, 6 bedrooms, (2 en suite), family bathroom, Large period barn, modern agricultural outbuildings woodlands, paddocks. In all about 90 acres (36.4 hectares) For Sale Freehold

Savills, Cirencester London Country Department 1 Castle Street, Market Place 33 Margaret Street Cirencester London GL7 1QD W1G 0JD Nick Croall James Walker Tel:+44 (0) 1285 627550 Tel: +44 (0) 20 7016 3825 [email protected] [email protected] savills.co.uk Situation Sporting and Leisure Longmans Barn Farm is beautifully positioned just outside of the thriving village of Avening near to the There are a wide range of local sporting and leisure activities, the area being particularly well known for its popular and historic towns of Tetbury and Minchinhampton. equestrian activities and events: Avening benefits from a Post Office, shop, primary school and two public houses. The larger regional • Racing - Cheltenham, Bath and Chepstow racecourses all within 25 miles away. market town of Cirencester is within easy reach whilst Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol provide a much wider range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. • Golf - Minchinhampton Golf Club, Cotswold edge golf club both within a 10 mile radius of the Travel property. The property is well connected with a good train service from Kemble and Stroud into London Paddington • Polo - The Beaufort Polo Club at Westonbirt and Cirencester Park Polo Club from 76 minutes. The M4 motorway (junction 17) is also within easy reach providing access to London, the M25 and Heathrow Airport to the east and Bristol and the M5 to the west. • Hunting - The estate is situated within The Dukeof Beaufort’s Hunt territory Education • Eventing - Top-class Horse Trials at Badminton Park and neighbouring Gatcombe Park The area is well regarded for its preparatory and public schools. A wide choice of schools in the area include the highly Cheltenham Ladies College, , Dean Close, , the Cheltenham Colleges, Wycliffe, Rendcomb, Pate’s Grammar School, for Boys and . The renowned prep school, Beaudesert Park, is on Minchinhampton Common. Description Longmans Barn Farm is located amongst some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside, in the heart of Gloucestershire, near the village of Avening. The house is located centrally within its 90 acres of land and is positioned at the head of a long driveway, which sweeps up to the main house with open fields on either side. The house sits in an elevated position and enjoys superb views over its own land towards Minchinhampton. Constructed of Cotswold stone under a Cotswold stone tile roof, the property sits in the middle of its land with spectacular views in every direction. The sale of Longmans Barn Farm offers an outstanding opportunity to create a first class family home in a wonderful setting. The ground floor has a number of well-proportioned reception rooms with most having French doors that open onto the delightful gardens. The bedroom accommodation is made up of a master bedroom suite, five further bedrooms and to family bathrooms. The gardens have been largely laid to lawn and surround the house to the east and south east. The large period barn is constructed of Cotswold stone under a recently replaced roof that has been divided into storage rooms on the ground floor and on the first floor is an exceptional and expansive space with a vaulted ceiling. The barn offers great potential to convert to additional accommodation subject to the usual planning consents being obtained. There are also two stables on the ground floor. The gardens and grounds have been well-maintained and provide a charming setting. The garden to the rear of the house is laid mainly to lawn, interspersed with specimen trees and there is a large Walnut The Land tree with is roots and trunk surrounded by a four foot Cotswold stone The land extends to approximately 90 acres within a ring fence The land is Grade 3 and according to the Soil Survey of England and wall. To the eastern side there are deep herbaceous borders that back on and surrounds the farmhouse and buildings. The landscape is very Wales the soils are primarily of the Elmton 1 Series being shallow well to open fields beyond and the garden is completely enclosed. picturesque with its undulating countryside providing an interesting drained brashy calcareous fine loamy soils over limestone with some and attractive environment in which to live. There are about 30 acres of similar deeper soils and some non calcareous and calcareous clayey soils. There are two further barns, both modern agricultural barns currently flatter land to the South of the house and buildings. storing machinery and vehicles. The property sits in the middle of its 90 acres which is divided into At present the farmland is occupied by a local farmer and is grazed paddocks and fields which are currently used as grazing for livestock and under license which expires in October 2016. horses.

Approx. Gross Internal Area House: 4252 Sq Ft 395 Sq M (including double garage) Outbuilding: 2896 Sq Ft - 269 Sq M Total: 7148 Sq Ft - 664 Sq M

Ground Floor

First Floor First Floor Ground Floor Outbuilding Outbuilding

LONGMANS BARN FARM IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills and their clients 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 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller do not form part of any offer or contract and must of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908) not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. General Remarks and Stipulations 2 Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans Tenure and Possession Wayleaves, Easements Fixtures and Fittings are for guidance only and are not necessarily The property is offered Freehold with vacant and Rights of Way Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are comprehensive. It should not be assumed that possession. Access to Longmans Barn Farm is via The property is sold subject to rights of way, included in the sale. All others such as curtains, the property has all necessary planning, building a private drive, the first part of which is by formal whether public or private, light, support, drainage, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically regulation or other consents and Savills has right of access as marked between points X and Y water and electricity supplies and any other rights excluded but may be available by separate not tested any services, equipment or facilities. on the sale plan. and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves negotiation. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or for utility services, whether referred to in the otherwise. Environmental Stewardship and the Conditions of Sale or not. Please refer to the sale Directions (GL8 8NH) 3 The reference to any mechanical or electrical Basic Payment Scheme plan enclosed for the location of public rights of From Cirencester take the A433 Tetbury road and equipment or other facilities at the property The farm was approved in September 2014 to be way. upon reaching Tetbury turn right on to Hampton shall not constitute a representation (unless included in the Entry Level Scheme (ELS). Street. Continue along this road and in to the otherwise stated) as to its state or condition Services village of Avening. Pass through Avening towards or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended It is the intention of the vendor to transfer the Nailsworth and around ½ a mile after leaving the Oil-fired central heating, mains electric and water. function; prospective purchasers/tenants Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements to the village, the driveway to Longmans Barn Farm will be should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such Private drainage. purchaser. For the avoidance of doubt, the 2016 found on your left hand side, just after entering the equipment for their requirements. wooded area. claim has been made by the vendor who will receive Local Authorities 4 We have not made any investigation into the the full payment. Gloucestershire County Council Viewing existence or otherwise of any issues concerning www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. pollution of land, air or water contamination Designations and the purchaser is responsible for making his Longmans Barn Farm falls within an Area of Cotswold District Council own enquiries in this regard. Outstanding Natural Beauty. www.cotswold.gov.uk Photographs taken: July 2016. 16/09/06 NC. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.