Manor House Sibford Gower • Oxfordshire

Approximate distances: Banbury 7.5 miles (London/Marylebone from 57 minutes) • Chipping Norton 8 miles • M40 (J11) 9 miles Moreton in Marsh 13 miles • Stratford-upon-Avon 17 miles • Oxford 28 miles An exceptional village Manor House

Entrance hall • Open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room • Great Hall with Minstrel’s gallery • Cinema room Study/snug • Wine cellar • Utility room • Cloakroom Seven bedrooms (five en suite) • Additional family bathroom Landing/library • Tower room Spacious double height studio annex with its own separate entrance Comprising open plan kitchen, living and bedroom areas, with wet room Mature landscaped gardens and terrraces Outdoor heated swimming pool with outdoor bar area Loggia, garden store and greenhouse

In all about 0.9 of an acre

SAVILLS BANBURY 36 South Bar, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9AE 01295 228 000 [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Manor House is situated in the heart of the much sort after North Local independent schools include:- preparatory at Kitebrook Oxfordshire village of Sibford Gower, which along with its sister (Chipping Norton), The Croft (Stratford-upon-Avon), Sibford School, village of Sibford Ferris, sit either side of the River Sib. The Sibfords St John’s Priory (Banbury), Carrdus (Overthorpe), Winchester House are surrounded by rolling countryside, yet are extremely well placed (Brackley); senior independent at Sibford School, Tudor Hall Girls close to the market towns of Chipping Norton and Banbury. (Bloxham), Bloxham School, King’s High (Warwick) and the property Communication is excellent with frequent intercity trains from is also in the catchment for the Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar Banbury to London/Marylebone (about 57 minutes) and M40 (J11) at Schools. Banbury for the south or (J12) at Gaydon for the north. Sporting and cultural activities in the area include Soho Farmhouse There is a primary school, village church, village hall and an award private members club at Great Tew; golf at Tadmarton Heath, Rye winning public house in Sibford Gower and a post office/general store Hill and Chipping Norton; horse racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, and doctors surgery in Sibford Ferris. Additional amenities can be found Warwick and Cheltenham; motor-racing at Silverstone; RSC at Banbury, Shipston on Stour, Chipping Norton, Moreton in Marsh, theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon; cinema and indoor sports centres in Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. Banbury. DESCRIPTION Manor House is an exceptional Grade II listed thatched property, made of local Hornton stone. It has a rich history, having once been owned by Frank Lascelles the Pageant Master of the Empire. During his ownership from 1907, the original seventeenth century dwellings were extended and redesigned incorporating a wealth of Arts and Crafts features .The differing styles of these eras blend beautifully and the property has been further sympathetically updated and enhanced over recent years and is now a warm and inviting family home - ideal for modern living and entertaining. This has been thoughtfully achieved and has ensured that there has been no loss of the character and charm that the property exudes. The property is approached through a distinctive stone archway, which leads to the large gravel drive with parking for several vehicles. The house has a wealth of period features including open fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, leaded light windows, flagstone and wooden floors, stained glass windows, window seats, exposed stone walling, bay windows, deep window boards and panelled internal doors. Positioned off the entrance hallway is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room, with central island, french doors to the garden and a comfortable seating area in front of an inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. This leads through to the magnificent Great Hall, which features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timberwork, and a Minstrels Gallery with a delightful oriel window featuring stained glass and a window seat, giving a lovely vantage point over the Great Hall and gardens to the side. Its impressive inglenook fireplace is thought to have been the inspiration for Ivor Novello’s song ‘Keep the Home Fires Burning’ which was written whilst staying as a guest of Lascelles, who welcomed many important people of the day to the house. This room makes an excellent banqueting hall and the large dry wine cellar situated under the study/snug ensures wine supplies can be kept well stocked. Adjacent to the study is the cinema room. The spacious reception spaces are complimented by seven large bedrooms, five of which are en suite, and are approached by separate staircases in the North and South wings.

STUDIO STUDIO

The Studio is a double height annexe with its own mezzanine bath/shower room, with a lovely aspect kitchen, wet room and a vast open plan living/ over the gardens to the rear. There is a central sleeping space, with mezzanine level. It has its own landing/library and beyond a delightful bedroom separate entrance and French windows leading out with bay window, a family bathroom and bedroom onto the pool terrace. This was once an artist’s three. At the other end of the house approached via studio, and being integral to the house, yet separate, a separate staircase are four further bedrooms suites, offers a very versatile space, for those looking to all with newly fitted, contemporary bath / shower work from home, for accommodation for parents, rooms. From the secondary landing, stairs rise to staff or as an additional income stream. the tower room, which offers scope for alteration to The principal bedroom suite in the main house is additional unique accommodation (subject to the impressive with vaulted ceiling, dressing room and relevant consents).

THE MANOR HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 6957 sq ft /646 sq m Outbuilding: 421 sq ft /39 sq m FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE

MINSTRELS GALLERY IN GREAT HALL MEZZANINE IN THE STUDIO

STUDIO

CELLAR GROUND FLOOR

THE TOWER

MEZZANINE IN MASTER BEDROOM

FIRST FLOOR OUTBUILDING SECOND FLOOR

GARDEN AND GROUNDS The landscaped gardens are equally special totalling just on an acre, and laid out in a series of rooms, each with their own character and feel and divided by Box and Yew hedging. Double doors from the Great Hall lead out to a loggia, perfect for al fresco dining. There is a large terrace with ornamental pond to the south, and another large terrace facing west encloses the outdoor heated swimming pool and pool bar. There is a wide variety of mature planting and trees and lawns with mature herbaceous borders. This is a fantastically spacious house, steeped in history, offered in good order throughout, perfect for those with a large family, looking to entertain and who enjoy lovely gardens. It is village living, yet remarkably private - very much the front door in the village and the back door in the country.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. LPG fired boiler and central heating. Electric boiler in annexe. BT connected. COUNCIL TAX Band: G LOCAL AUTHORITIES Cherwell District Council Tel: 01295 252535 POSTCODE OX15 5RX TENURE Freehold FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Those items mentioned in these sale particulars, together with fitted carpets, are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. curtains and light fittings, are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. DIRECTIONS From Banbury take the A4035 west towards Shipston-on-Stour. Proceed for about 6 miles passing through the villages of Broughton, Upper Tadmarton and Swalcliffe. Proceed past three left turns to Sibford Ferris and Burdrop, continue up a slight hill and take the next left signposted Sibford Gower. Follow this road into the village and just after the crossroads, Manor House can be found on the right hand side, identified by its stone archway. VIEWINGS 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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20.08.14.NR. Capture Property. 01225 667287.