Fossedene Manor Nr. Combrook • Warwickshire

Fossedene Manor Nr. Combrook • Warwickshire

Stratford-upon-Avon 8 miles • M40 (J12) 6.2 miles & (J15) 7.1 miles Warwick Parkway Station 9.6 miles (trains to Birmingham from 31 minutes and London Marylebone from 69 minutes) Birmingham International Airport 28 miles • Central London 90 miles

A charming 17th Century farmhouse sitting in the middle of its land

The Manor House Entrance hall • Dining hall • Drawing room • Library • Conservatory • Family room • Kitchen & Breakfast room Study • Playroom • Games room • Utility room • Cellar Master Bedroom suite with dressing room • Guest bedroom suite • 4 further bedrooms • 2 family bathrooms

Daisy Cottage Sitting room • Kitchen • Dining room/entrance hall • 4/5 bedrooms • 2 family bathrooms

Grounds Tree lined drive • Formal gardens • Bluebell wood • Walled Kitchen garden • Ornamental lakes • Paddocks Tennis court • Swimming pool • Machinery store • Workshop • Garaging

For Sale Freehold House sq ft: 9,691 Daisy cottage: 2,367 In all around 21.4 acres (8.6 hectares)

Knight Frank LLP Knight Frank LLP Bridgeway House, Bridgeway 55 Baker Street Stratford upon Avon London Warwickshire CV37 6YX W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1789 297735 Tel: +44 207 861 1093 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk [email protected]

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Warwickshire Fossedene Manor is positioned a short distance south of the village of Combrook. The house lies just 8 miles from the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon which is ideal for all of one’s day to day needs as well as more comprehensive shopping requirements. The local villages of Kineton, Ettington and Wellesbourne all have convenience stores and are all within 4 miles. The Anglo Saxon town of Warwick is just 7 miles distant providing fast train links to both Birmingham (31 mins) and London Marylebone (69 mins). Birmingham International airport is a mere 28 miles away. The property lies within the Warwickshire Hunt country and there is fishing on the nearby River Avon. There is Polo at Southam, Rugby, Kirtlington and Cirencester Park. There is racing at Cheltenham, Stratford and Warwick and there are a number of excellent golf courses nearby.

Schools There are primary schools in Wellesbourne, Kineton, Ettington and Moreton Morrell and an excellent range of state, private and grammar schools including; Warwick Prep, Warwick Boys School and King’s High School for Girls in Warwick; The Croft Prep, Stratford Grammar School and King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon; Kingsley School and Arnold Lodge. Fossedene Manor Fossedene Manor sits in the middle of approximately 21.4 acres of grounds and is approached up a long tree-lined drive that arrives to a gravel courtyard. This wonderful 17th Century Georgian farmhouse was once part of the Compton Verney Estate and has evolved over the years. The current owners are responsible for making a number of significant enhancements and for maintaining the property to a high standard. The ground floor boasts a number of fine reception rooms but perhaps most noteworthy is the open-plan, vaulted kitchen/ breakfast room with full height glass windows and double doors that open to both the courtyard and garden. To one end of the kitchen is a galleried mezzanine with a large games room leading off. The hall, drawing room, conservatory, dining hall, playroom, study and garden room all have access to the garden and make for an extremely light house.

Outbuildings Daisy House Not shown in actual Ground Floor location/orientation Cellar

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Bedroom Main House - 900 sq m (9691 sq ft) Daisy House - 220 sq m (2367 sq ft) Bathroom Outbuildings - 110 sq m (1184 sq ft) Kitchen/Utility Total - 1230 sq m (13242 sq ft)

Storage This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Terrace Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Recreation Ground Floor Second Floor

Daisy House First Floor

First Floor The bedroom accommodation is accessed via a wonderful solid oak staircase in the dining hall. The first floor bedrooms are well proportioned including a fine master bedroom suite (and dressing room) with distant views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a guest bedroom suite and two further bedrooms that share a family bathroom. The second floor has two further bedrooms also sharing a family bathroom. The gardens The gardens at Fossedene Manor are largely laid to lawn with walled kitchen garden to the north. The lawns surround the house on 3 sides with a ha-ha to the east that drops down to an ornamental lake at the foot of the gardens. Adjacent to the house is a swimming pool set within a decked terrace enjoying wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. To the north west side of the house is an all weather tennis court. There are a number of lovely spots for outside entertaining but of particular note is the sheltered barbecue area within the courtyard complete with its own Italian wood-fired pizza oven. Outbuildings The property benefits from a large garage/ workshop that is adjoined to the house as well as further outbuildings positioned away from the house consisting of a garage, workshop and tractor shed. These buildings lend themselves well for stable use. The grounds The grounds are predominantly made up of two large paddocks, currently beautiful wildflower meadows. There is direct access onto a nearby bridle path that leads to neighbouring villages. The property is bordered on two sides by the River Dene. Daisy Cottage Adjacent to the house is a self contained cottage with its own entrance, car parking area and side garden. The property lends itself well for further guest accommodation or could (subject to planning) be reconfigured to create indoor leisure space. The cottage comprises: 4/5 bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms, sitting room, dining hall and kitchen. Services Directions (CV35 9HS) Mains electricity. Mains Water. Private Drainage. Oil fired From London: Take the M40 and exit at Junction 12 From the north: Exit at J15 of the M40. Head south on central heating. LPG fired AGA. and turn left towards Gaydon on the B4451, at the the A429 for 4.5 miles. At the roundabout take the 1st 1st roundabout take the 3rd exit on to the B4100 exit on to the B0486 and follow the road for 2.5 miles. Fixtures and fittings and proceed North (over 2 roundabouts) for At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the Fosse Way. Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are approximately 3.3 miles. At the roundabout with After the sign to Combrook village) the entrance to the included in the sale. All others, such as fitted curtains, light the B4455 (Fosse Way) turn left. Continue along the drive is on your left hand side on a slight downhill slope. fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but Fosse Way for 3.6 miles and over the roundabout. may be made available by separate negotiation. After a further 1.4 miles (and approximately 0.8miles Viewing after the sign to Combrook village) the entrance Strictly through the vendors’ sole agent, Knight Frank Local authority to the drive is on your left hand side on a slight LLP. Stratford-on-Avon District Council. Tel: 01789 267575 downhill slope. FOSSEDENE MANOR

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

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