Sycamore Barn Maugersbury • Gloucestershire

Sycamore Barn Maugersbury • Gloucestershire A beautifully presented, Grade II Listed barn conversion with a stunning garden all set in a delightful hamlet with far-reaching views.

Stow on the Wold 1 mile, Kingham Station 4 miles (London Paddington 90 minutes), Chipping Norton 10 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles (All Distances approximate)

Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • The Long Room • Dining Room Television Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Pantry Cloakroom • Utility Room

Guest Bedroom with adjoining Bath/Shower Room Master Bedroom with Bath/Shower Room Bedroom 3 with adjoining Shower Room • Bedroom 4 Shower Room

Triple Carport and Workshop

Beautifully landscaped Gardens • Parking

Far reaching rural Views

‘View from the lane’ Description Sycamore Barn is situated in the heart of this elevated retaining its unique character. Sycamore Barn is Listed stone fireplace with Clearview log burning stove, wooden hamlet, which is in a south facing position with wonderful Grade II of Architectural and Historical Interest and was and stone floors, exposed beams and Cotswold stone far-reaching views over fields and woodland. Maugersbury once part of the village farmstead. quoins. The entire property is immaculate with attention to is within walking distance of the town of Stow on the Wold. modern hi-tech details, such as the Rako Lighting, which The barn is constructed of Cotswold stone under a number This property has been carefully and thoughtfully renovated is a low energy programmable system with zones, which of pitch tiled roofs, with features such as an open Bath to a high standard throughout by the current owners, whilst provides discrete lights at ceiling and floor level. There are under floor heating systems in some of the ground floor rooms and the bath/shower/cloak rooms. Excellent dual fuel heated towel rails in all bath/shower rooms some of which have variable controls. All the reception rooms and bedrooms are well proportioned with good ceiling heights and offering a feeling of space and light throughout. There is also scope to create further living accommodation subject to planning permission and Listed Building Consent, to create a granny/nanny annex over the triple car port and workshop if required.

This fabulous barn conversion is complimented by a fully enclosed garden which is ideal for children and family pets. Recently the garden has been re landscaped to offer a large flat lawn, two attractive stone terraces that are ideal for outdoor entertaining and a beautiful wild flower garden.

Sycamore Barn offers buyers a wonderful opportunity to purchase an immaculate Cotswold property in one of the most sought after villages in the Cotswolds, which would serve equally well as either a full time residence or a weekend retreat.

Situation and Amenities Maugersbury is a picturesque hamlet positioned in a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hamlet is made up of mainly period Cotswold stone houses and cottages it is surround by rolling Cotswold countryside. Maugersbury has all the benefits of living in a small rural community yet is within walking distance of the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, which provides everyday shopping facilities and banking as well as a range of antique shops, art galleries, pubs and restaurants. The popular Daylesford Organic Farm shop and Spa is a short drive away. There are excellent communication links with Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh mainline rail stations to London Paddington. The A40 and A44 provides access to Oxford and the M40 to London.

The market towns of Chipping Norton and Moreton in Marsh are close to hand and the larger towns of Cheltenham, Cirencester and Oxford offer more extensive educational, cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. Theatres at Oxford, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon. Racing at Cheltenham, Warwick, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Golf at Burford. Lyneham and Naunton Downs. Accommodation

GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall French limestone floor leading through. Exposed beams. Coats cupboard. Cloakroom Hand basin. WC. Kitchen/Breakfast Room Views to the hills in the distance. Electric Aga. An attractive black walnut and hand painted kitchen with beautiful granite worktops. Built in 1 ½ bowl sink unit, dishwasher, oven, induction hob, 2 extractor fans and a fridge/ freezer. French limestone floor. The west facing windows have wooden shutters. Pantry Granite worktop, basket drawers and shelf. Plate rack. Space for shelving and an upright freezer. Wooden staircase to first floor Guest Bedroom suite. Utility 2 boilers and 2 hot water tanks, which enables Sycamore Barn to be used in zones. One zone is the kitchen/breakfast room with the guest bedroom suite above, which is ideal for a couple to use part-time. Water softener. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Butlers Sink with wooden worktop with drawers. Tiled floor. Dining Room Wooden floor. Large window with view to the surrounding farmland. Exposed Cotswold stone quoins and ceiling timber. Storage cupboard. The large wooden front door could make this reception room an impressive entrance hall. Main Oak staircase. Television Room Exposed beams and Cotswold stone quoins. The Long Room Exposed beams. Built in bookcase with cupboards below. A pretty outlook over the front garden. This room could also be used as a study. Store Room Tiled floor. Shelving. Capped water supply. Galleried storage area above. Drawing Room View over the front walled garden lawn. Attractive Bath stone fireplace with a clear view log burner. Full height ceiling with exposed beams.

FIRST FLOOR Wooden staircase from the kitchen to the Dressing Room Built in wardrobes with shelves and rails. Wooden floor. Guest Bedroom Exposed ‘A’ frame beams. Doors open to the glazed balcony with the view down over the kitchen/breakfast room and through the long window to the woods and farmland beyond. Adjoining Bath/Shower Room Modern slipper bath, tiled shower cubicle, WC, heated towel rail. The tiled floor and the shower tray have under floor heating. Night time sensor lights.

This guest suite can also be the Master Bedroom if the property is used as a second home by a couple and only a reduced area of the house needs hot water and heating.

The main Oak staircase from the dining room leads to the landing. Exposed Cotswold stone and beams.

Master Bedroom Excellent views to the farmland beyond. Exposed ceiling timbers and Cotswold stone work. Electric flame effect fire. Bath/Shower Room Rako lighting in-part along with night time sensor lights. Glazed tiled shower cubicle, WC, enamelled bath, wooden floor, part tiled walls, exposed beams, heated towel rail, hand basin with sunken mirrored cupboard and sensor lighting. Bedroom 3 View over the rear terrace. Exposed beams. Adjoining Shower Room Glazed tiled shower cubicle, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, tiled floor and part tiled walls. Shelved cupboard.

SECOND FLOOR Landing Cupboard with access to in-eaves storage. Bedroom 4 Beautiful exposed ‘A’ framed beams. Access to loft space over the master bedroom. Shower Room Glazed shower cubicle, hand basin, WC, heated towel rail. Small door to large attic storage space with lighting and partly boarded.

OUTSIDE The property is approached through double wooden gates set in the high Cotswold stone wall. Distinctive specimen trees mark the entrance. There is parking for three cars and a triple carport. The workshop has attic space above, which has scope to become more useful, subject to planning permission and Listed Building Consent an annex could be configured using part of the carport too. GARDENS A pretty lawn boarded with well stocked shrub and flower beds. Stone paths lead to the front doors. The gravelled garden is an ideal base for a pretty pot garden of seasonal flowers. On the lane side there is an east-facing raised paved garden terrace with box hedge borders and herb beds. There is easy access to the kitchen for sitting out with a morning coffee.

Beyond the tallet steps there is a pair of five bar gates, which lead to the wild flower garden that has been created to provide an excellent range of ‘bee friendly’ flowers including poppies, cornflowers and buttercups. The raised flower bed has mature trees and shrubs. There is a large wooden shed and a new greenhouse. Garden storage area beyond. The oil tank is masked by various trees and shrubs. A distinctive copper beech hedge with the stunning wooden circle leads from the wild flower garden to the main lawn. An attractively designed enclosed garden with raised SERVICES LOCAL AUTHORITY flower, rose and shrub borders with a back drop of yew Mains water and electricity. Shared septic tank. Oil fired Cotswold District Council Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 hedges and a rose clad Cotswold stone walls, making central heating with two separate boilers as the house can 1PX Tel 01285 623000 it ideal for children and family pets. Stone paving and be zoned for easy part time use. Electric Aga. Telephone steps lead to the west-facing sunken terrace, it is ideal for (subject to BT regulations). (No tests to the suitability of Viewing out-door entertaining. The lower flower borders include services have been carried out and intending purchasers Please telephone Butler Sherborn, Stow on the Wold roses, box hedge features, alliums, lavenders, textured should commission their own tests if required). Office T 01451 830731 or The London Office grasses, sages and rosemary bushes. The new south facing T 0207 839 0888. E: [email protected] Cotswold stone wall has perfect espaliered fruit trees which FIXTURES AND FITTINGS include eating and cooking apples, cherry, plum and pear Only those items mentioned in these particulars are trees. The south-facing larger paved terrace has space for included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including large outdoor furniture including sofas and chairs. curtains, garden ornaments and statues are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation if required. Directions (GL54 1HR) Take the A424 towards Chipping Norton, before leaving Stow on the Wold turn right at the bottom of Park Street signposed Maugersbury. Follow this around entering the village. At the staggered cross road continue straight on. After the period house on the left, turn left into a stone lane. Sycamore Barn is on the left hand side marked by the tallet steps. Double wooden gates mark the entrance.

Disclaimer Notice These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Particulars written and photographs taken: June 2015 Approximate Gross Internal Area 342.4 sq m / 3685 sq ft (Excluding Carports) B T B T

Attic Space = 55.5 sq m / 597 sq ft Kitchen / Breakfast Room 8.88 x 4.34 Larder Workshop / Store = 30.8 sq m / 331 sq ft 29'2 x 14'3 Carports = 36.9 sq m / 397sq ft Up The Long Room Hall 9.77 x 2.49 Store 32'1 x 8'2 Total = 465.6 sq m / 5011 sq ft Inner Hall 3.59 x 2.36 11'9 x 7'9 Dn

Up IN Ground Floor IN Dining Room 5.83 x 5.20 19'2 x 17'1 Drawing Room 7.72 x 4.74 25'4 x 15'7

Television Room 5.20 x 4.52 17'1 x 14'10

Carports

Dn Bedroom 3 5.02 x 3.66 Guest Bedroom Attic Space 16'6 x 12'0 Workshop Store 4.63 x 4.13 9.36 x 2.54 15'2 x 13'7 5.21 x 2.87 5.21 x 2.87 30'9 x 8'4 17'1 x 9'5 17'1 x 9'5

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First Floor Second Floor Dn

Bedroom 4 4.59 x 3.35 15'1 x 11'0

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Master Bedroom 5.22 x 4.58 17'2 x 15'0

This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.