MANOR FARM HOUSE THORNHILL • NR LECHLADE GLOUCESTERSHIRE MANOR FARM HOUSE THORNHILL • NR LECHLADE GLOUCESTERSHIRE Lechlade 2.5 miles • Fairford 2.5 miles • Burford 10 miles Cirencester 12 miles • Swindon 13 miles (London Paddington approximately 55 minutes) Witney 17 miles • Marlborough 22 miles • Oxford 26 miles Cheltenham 26 miles • Newbury 35 miles (all mileages and times are approximate) A fine 1920’s house with an abundance of charming features and pleasant views, conveniently situated in a small hamlet between Fairford and Lechlade Entrance porch • Reception hall • 2 Reception rooms Kitchen/dining room • Utility room • 2 Cloakrooms Laundry room • Store En suite master bedroom • En suite guest bedroom 3 Further bedrooms • Bathroom • First floor cloakroom Workshop/garage • Ample private parking Landscaped gardens Situation Lechlade is a small market town situated at the southern borders of the Cotswolds where the rivers Coln and Leach join the Thames. For centuries Lechlade was one of the main trading arteries west of London, by both road and river. Leisure boats have now replaced the trading vessels and the town is a popular mooring place. An excellent range of facilities are available in the town including a doctors surgery, 2 churches, butcher, greengrocer, supermarket, library, pharmacy, post office, petrol station, garage, 4 public houses, 3 restaurants, a range of coffee shops, vets and a highly regarded primary school plus there are many local clubs and societies. Many recreational and sporting facilities are available nearby. Manor Farm House backs on to Bowmoor Sailing club and for further water sports the Cotswold Water Park offers activities such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and canoeing. A further selection of shops and amenities can be found at nearby Burford, Witney, Carterton and Cirencester, where there are also larger supermarkets. Communication links are very good by both road and rail, with the town being well placed for access to the M4 (J15) and M40 (J8) plus railway stations at Swindon, Charlbury and Didcot, which provide a regular service to London Paddington. There is an excellent choice of private schools in the area including In turn this opens through to the reception hall, which has beautiful the house. Off the utility is another cloakroom, laundry room and store Hatherop Castle, St Hugh’s and Cokethorpe as well as a further choice stained glass windows, original flooring and two separate staircases that includes plenty of log storage and is a walkway through in and around Marlborough, Oxford, Abingdon and Cheltenham. with useful storage beneath rising to the first floor. Doors lead off to the to the workshop/garage, which is also boarded to provide further Equally, Lechlade has an excellent primary school and Farmor’s at reception rooms, kitchen and cloakroom. The formal drawing room is storage above. nearby Fairford is well regarded for secondary education. dual aspect with two stone mullion bay windows, one to the front and At first floor level are three of the five bedrooms. The master bedroom is one to the side. There is plenty of room for a dining table plus there is dual aspect with wonderful views, fitted wardrobes and a four piece en Description a stone surround fireplace with gas fire inset and double doors through suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, WC, heated towel Believed to date back to the 1920’s, Manor Farm House is a particularly to the family room. This room can also be accessed off the hallway and rail and double basin with fitted vanity unit. The guest bedroom also attractive period property built using Cotswold stone beneath a provides a lovely aspect across the gardens and lakes beyond. It also has a four piece en suite and can be accessed from the landing. There is slate roof. The house has undergone extensive renovations and benefits from a log burner with individually designed stone surround a further double bedroom at this level along with a separate cloakroom. refurbishment by the current owners over the past 12 years and is fireplace and original floor boards. Further along the hallway is the At second floor level are two bedrooms, one double and one single plus presented to a very high standard throughout. The high ceilings and cloakroom and a side door out to the driveway. The kitchen/dining another bathroom. large stone mullion windows give a wonderful feeling of space and room is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of Stroud bespoke allow plenty of natural light to flood through the house whilst many wall and base units with granite worktops and integrated appliances The property is pleasantly set in the centre of its own grounds with the original features including fireplaces, floorboards, dado rails, doors and including dishwasher, fridge, freezer, two stainless steel sinks and a gas gardens wrapping around all sides. Having been landscaped for low stained glass windows have been tastefully incorporated with a more fired Aga. There is a central island as well as plenty of room for a good maintenance, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with two contemporary finish in the kitchen and bathrooms. sized dining table plus classical flagstone flooring, windows on three large paved terraces facing the lakes on one side and a small orchard Approached over a concrete driveway leading to plenty of gravel sides and French doors giving access out to the terrace. The adjacent of apple trees on the other. They are fully enclosed by a combination parking to both the front and side, the house is set well back from utility room is ideal for further storage with a number of fitted units and of timber post and rail fencing, Cotswold stone walling and a mature the road and feels very private. The accommodation is entered via an an additional integrated fridge. This room also houses the boiler and selection of trees, shrubs and hedgerows. In all the plot extends to arched stone mullion doorway with full height glazing either side. again has classical flagstone flooring plus doors out to both sides of around 2 acres. Approximate Gross Internal Area: 3,790 sq ft / 352 sq m (Including Garage) Second Floor First Floor GENERAL INFORMATION Directions (Postcode GL7 3DU) From Lechlade take the A417 towards Fairford and Cirencester. Continue past the Lechlade Garden Centre and after about one mile Manor Farm House can be seen clearly signed on your left hand side, approximately one third of a First Floor mile before the petrol station. Services Mains gas, electric and water. Private drainage Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills. Ground Floor Savills Cirencester IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1 Castle Street, Market Place 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 Cirencester GL7 1QD 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. [email protected] 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, 01285 627550 equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details and Photographs dated: August 2015. 15/09/01 LV.