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York House
Kingham • Oxfordshire
York House
Kingham • Oxfordshire An elegant Cotswold house in an enchanting waterside setting Accommodation Summary Reception Hall • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Dining Room Master Bedroom Suite • 4 further Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms • Study/Bedroom 6 Utility Room & Cloakroom. Gardens and grounds including a lake and woodland area Field extending to approximately 5 acres • Timber stable yard with 3 loose boxes and a tack room Workshop • Double Garage and gravelled parking. In all about 7.6 acres (3.06 ha) For Sale Freehold Kingham Station 2 miles (London Paddington approximately 90 minutes), Kingham School 4 miles Chipping Norton 4 miles, Burford 8 miles, Oxford 22 miles (all distances approximate).
roses with a sweeping lawn and terraces. The property is approached via secure gates to ample private parking in front the house. Outbuildings include a timber lockup double garage towards the side of the property and a timber stable block with 3 loose boxes and a tack room with a concrete yard to the front and a power and light supply. There may be potential for ancillary accommodation subject to the necessary planning permissions. The fenced paddocks extend to approximately 5.0 Acres.
Situation Both Kingham and Churchill have acclaimed pubs including The Chequers in Churchill and the award winning Wild Rabbit & Plough Inn in Kingham. Within easy reach is also Daylesford Organic Farm shop & Spa. The nearby town of Chipping Norton offers a good range of local shopping facilities. There is a mainline train station at Kingham, just 2 miles distance with a regular service to Oxford (20 minutes) and London Paddington (90 minutes). Road communications are via Oxford and the M40 or to the Midlands and South West via the M5 at Cheltenham.
Description
the gardens and lake. The kitchen/breakfast room with
York House is an elegant family house located in a rural
a very good ground floor bedroom and bathroom. On the
position offering absolute privacy almost equidistant from the sought after villages of Kingham and Churchill. The current owner has presented the property to a high standard throughout and the spacious accommodation provides a generous living space suited to both formal entertaining and more intimate family living. On the ground floor, the reception rooms are well proportioned with good ceiling height and the dining room in particular takes advantage of the charming outlook over
Aga has French doors to a courtyard garden. There is also first floor is a superb Master Bedroom suite with a large Cotswold stone fireplace and glorious views. There are three further bedrooms, two of which are suited in a rear wing of the house and with a shared bathroom make ideal accommodation for guests. A particular feature of York House are the landscaped gardens and grounds, which wrap around the house with the principal outlook being across the lake and woodland area. The house itself is adorned with wisteria and mature
Amenities Course fishing. Golf at Lyneham (1 mile), Naunton and Chipping Norton. Water Sports at the Cotswold Water Park. Racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratfordupon-Avon. Theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Cheltenham and Chipping Norton. There are excellent educational facilities in the area including Kingham Hill School.
Accommodation GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch opens to Reception Hall with built in
also serve as Bedroom 6 if required. Shower Room with
mature woodland area in all amounting to approximately
shower, washbasin and WC.
2.5 Acres. A secluded area next to bottom half of the lake
FIRST FLOOR
would make a wonderful place for a summerhouse or garden retreat.
bookshelves and staircase. Dining Room with vaulted
Master Bedroom Suite previously used as a Drawing Room
ceiling and French doors opening to the garden. Drawing
with views overlooking the garden, lake and countryside
Room with triple windows overlooking the garden and
beyond and superb Cotswold stone fireplace. Large En-
lake. Open fireplace with stone surround. Door to Sitting
Suite Bathroom dressing area with built in wardrobes,
Room with exposed beams and recessed shelving to
central bath, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 2 with En-Suite
either side of the open fireplace. Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasins and WC.
which is fully fitted with a range of wall mounted and base
Bedrooms 3 & 4 both with doors to Bathroom with bath,
A detached timber Double Garage lies beyond the stables
units incorporating a double sink and 4 door Aga, NEFF
WC and washbasin.
with access via the 5 bar gate from the drive.
dishwasher and fridge. The breakfast area has French doors to the courtyard garden. Utility Room with Belfast sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled floor. Walk in Larder with timber shelving and slate. From the Reception Hall is Bedroom 5 with fitted double wardrobes. The Study with built in cupboards could
Gardens & Grounds York House is approached via an electric gated entrance to a gravelled driveway and turning circle with ample parking. A large lawned garden interspersed with fruit trees partly surrounds the house extending to a lake and attractive,
To the rear of the house there is a gravelled terrace, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining and mature herbaceous borders with seasonal flower and shrub planting. From nearly every vantage point there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
Stable Yard There is an L-shaped stable block of timber construction which comprises 3 loose boxes and a tack room/store. Double Garage. All currently used as storage with power and plumbing and with potential for other uses subject to planning.
Land The meadow and the copse area are located to the north/ west of the house and are enclosed by stock proof fences and have been well maintained. Water supply. The mixed copse lies beyond the land and includes a variety of deciduous trees and a stream. SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil Fired central heating. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required). POSTCODE: OX7 6UL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including garden ornaments and statues are specifically excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation as required. LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Oxfordshire District Council, Wood Green, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 1NB Telephone: 01993 702941.
Directions From Kingham leave the village in the direction of Churchill. Turn left at the junction after the railway bridge. The entrance to York Cottage can be found on the left hand side after approximately 1 mile, before approaching the village of Churchill.
Viewings By appointment only through: Butler Sherborn. Telephone Stow-on-the-Wold 01451 830731 or Knight Frank. Telephone 01451 600610 The London Office (0207) 839 0888
Disclaimer These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide
any employees of Butler Sherborn or Knight Frank have
only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
any authority to make any representation or warranty
All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and
whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout
other details are given in good faith but do not amount to
guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions,
a representation or warranty. They should not be relied
shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you
upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must
should not rely upon them without checking them first.
satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or
Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly
otherwise. Butler Sherborn, Knight Frank nor the seller
important to you before travelling to view this property.
accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars
Please note: The rear photograph has been digitally
may contain however caused. Neither the partners nor
enhanced.
Floor Plans
Stable 1 4.55 x 4.53 14'11 x 14'10
Approximate Gross Internal Area House = 400 sq m / 4305 sq ft Garage = 38 sq m / 409 sq ft Stables = 51 sq m / 548 sq ft Workshop = 21 sq m / 226 sq ft Total = 510 sq m / 5488 sq ft
Stable 3 3.47 x 3.46 11'5 x 11'4
Stable 2 3.47 x 3.46 11'5 x 11'4
Double Garage 7.16 x 5.30 23'6 x 17'5
S N
Tack Room 3.49 x 1.83 11'5 x 6'0
Workshop 5.95 x 3.50 19'6 x 11'6 Dining Room 4.99 x 4.36 16'4 x 14'4
Study / Bedroom 6 4.75 x 3.57 15'7 x 11'9
Outbuildings (Outbuildings Not Shown in Actual Location/Orientat
Master Bedroom 6.65 x 6.38 21'10 x 20'11
ion)
Dn
Sitting Room 3.96 x 6.73 13'0 x 22'1
Reception Hall 7.06 x 6.16 23'2 x 20'3
Drawing Room 7.23 x 5.30 23'9 x 17'5
Bedroom 4.55 x 3.58 14'11 x 11'9
Bedroom 2 4.37 x 4.00 14'4 x 13'1
Store Bedroom 3 4.03 x 3.13 13'3 x 10'3
Up
Dn
Boot Room Kitchen / Breakfast Room 9.48 x 3.59 31'1 x 11'9 B
Utility Room 2.37 x 2.17 7'9 x 7'1
Larder
Landing
Up
Porch
Bedroom 4 3.75 x 3.32 12'4 x 10'11 T
In
First Floor
Ground Floor FLOORPLANZ © 2013 0845 6344080 Ref 119058
This plan is for layout guidance only. 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.
Energy Efficiency Rating
Contacts Elizabeth D’Allemagne
Rupert Wakley
The London Office
Butler Sherborn
Knight Frank
87 St James’s Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold
London SW1A 1PL
01451 830731
01451 600610
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kingham • Oxfordshire
York House
Kingham • Oxfordshire An elegant Cotswold house in an enchanting waterside setting Accommodation Summary Reception Hall • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Kitchen/Breakfast room • Dining Room Master Bedroom Suite • 4 further Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms • Study/Bedroom 6 Utility Room & Cloakroom. Gardens and grounds including a lake and woodland area Field extending to approximately 5 acres • Timber stable yard with 3 loose boxes and a tack room Workshop • Double Garage and gravelled parking. In all about 7.6 acres (3.06 ha) For Sale Freehold Kingham Station 2 miles (London Paddington approximately 90 minutes), Kingham School 4 miles Chipping Norton 4 miles, Burford 8 miles, Oxford 22 miles (all distances approximate).
roses with a sweeping lawn and terraces. The property is approached via secure gates to ample private parking in front the house. Outbuildings include a timber lockup double garage towards the side of the property and a timber stable block with 3 loose boxes and a tack room with a concrete yard to the front and a power and light supply. There may be potential for ancillary accommodation subject to the necessary planning permissions. The fenced paddocks extend to approximately 5.0 Acres.
Situation Both Kingham and Churchill have acclaimed pubs including The Chequers in Churchill and the award winning Wild Rabbit & Plough Inn in Kingham. Within easy reach is also Daylesford Organic Farm shop & Spa. The nearby town of Chipping Norton offers a good range of local shopping facilities. There is a mainline train station at Kingham, just 2 miles distance with a regular service to Oxford (20 minutes) and London Paddington (90 minutes). Road communications are via Oxford and the M40 or to the Midlands and South West via the M5 at Cheltenham.
Description
the gardens and lake. The kitchen/breakfast room with
York House is an elegant family house located in a rural
a very good ground floor bedroom and bathroom. On the
position offering absolute privacy almost equidistant from the sought after villages of Kingham and Churchill. The current owner has presented the property to a high standard throughout and the spacious accommodation provides a generous living space suited to both formal entertaining and more intimate family living. On the ground floor, the reception rooms are well proportioned with good ceiling height and the dining room in particular takes advantage of the charming outlook over
Aga has French doors to a courtyard garden. There is also first floor is a superb Master Bedroom suite with a large Cotswold stone fireplace and glorious views. There are three further bedrooms, two of which are suited in a rear wing of the house and with a shared bathroom make ideal accommodation for guests. A particular feature of York House are the landscaped gardens and grounds, which wrap around the house with the principal outlook being across the lake and woodland area. The house itself is adorned with wisteria and mature
Amenities Course fishing. Golf at Lyneham (1 mile), Naunton and Chipping Norton. Water Sports at the Cotswold Water Park. Racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratfordupon-Avon. Theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Cheltenham and Chipping Norton. There are excellent educational facilities in the area including Kingham Hill School.
Accommodation GROUND FLOOR Entrance Porch opens to Reception Hall with built in
also serve as Bedroom 6 if required. Shower Room with
mature woodland area in all amounting to approximately
shower, washbasin and WC.
2.5 Acres. A secluded area next to bottom half of the lake
FIRST FLOOR
would make a wonderful place for a summerhouse or garden retreat.
bookshelves and staircase. Dining Room with vaulted
Master Bedroom Suite previously used as a Drawing Room
ceiling and French doors opening to the garden. Drawing
with views overlooking the garden, lake and countryside
Room with triple windows overlooking the garden and
beyond and superb Cotswold stone fireplace. Large En-
lake. Open fireplace with stone surround. Door to Sitting
Suite Bathroom dressing area with built in wardrobes,
Room with exposed beams and recessed shelving to
central bath, washbasin and WC. Bedroom 2 with En-Suite
either side of the open fireplace. Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasins and WC.
which is fully fitted with a range of wall mounted and base
Bedrooms 3 & 4 both with doors to Bathroom with bath,
A detached timber Double Garage lies beyond the stables
units incorporating a double sink and 4 door Aga, NEFF
WC and washbasin.
with access via the 5 bar gate from the drive.
dishwasher and fridge. The breakfast area has French doors to the courtyard garden. Utility Room with Belfast sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled floor. Walk in Larder with timber shelving and slate. From the Reception Hall is Bedroom 5 with fitted double wardrobes. The Study with built in cupboards could
Gardens & Grounds York House is approached via an electric gated entrance to a gravelled driveway and turning circle with ample parking. A large lawned garden interspersed with fruit trees partly surrounds the house extending to a lake and attractive,
To the rear of the house there is a gravelled terrace, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining and mature herbaceous borders with seasonal flower and shrub planting. From nearly every vantage point there are lovely views over the surrounding countryside.
Stable Yard There is an L-shaped stable block of timber construction which comprises 3 loose boxes and a tack room/store. Double Garage. All currently used as storage with power and plumbing and with potential for other uses subject to planning.
Land The meadow and the copse area are located to the north/ west of the house and are enclosed by stock proof fences and have been well maintained. Water supply. The mixed copse lies beyond the land and includes a variety of deciduous trees and a stream. SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil Fired central heating. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required). POSTCODE: OX7 6UL FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including garden ornaments and statues are specifically excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation as required. LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Oxfordshire District Council, Wood Green, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 1NB Telephone: 01993 702941.
Directions From Kingham leave the village in the direction of Churchill. Turn left at the junction after the railway bridge. The entrance to York Cottage can be found on the left hand side after approximately 1 mile, before approaching the village of Churchill.
Viewings By appointment only through: Butler Sherborn. Telephone Stow-on-the-Wold 01451 830731 or Knight Frank. Telephone 01451 600610 The London Office (0207) 839 0888
Disclaimer These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide
any employees of Butler Sherborn or Knight Frank have
only and do not form any part of any offer or contract.
any authority to make any representation or warranty
All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and
whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout
other details are given in good faith but do not amount to
guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions,
a representation or warranty. They should not be relied
shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you
upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must
should not rely upon them without checking them first.
satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or
Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly
otherwise. Butler Sherborn, Knight Frank nor the seller
important to you before travelling to view this property.
accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars
Please note: The rear photograph has been digitally
may contain however caused. Neither the partners nor
enhanced.
Floor Plans
Stable 1 4.55 x 4.53 14'11 x 14'10
Approximate Gross Internal Area House = 400 sq m / 4305 sq ft Garage = 38 sq m / 409 sq ft Stables = 51 sq m / 548 sq ft Workshop = 21 sq m / 226 sq ft Total = 510 sq m / 5488 sq ft
Stable 3 3.47 x 3.46 11'5 x 11'4
Stable 2 3.47 x 3.46 11'5 x 11'4
Double Garage 7.16 x 5.30 23'6 x 17'5
S N
Tack Room 3.49 x 1.83 11'5 x 6'0
Workshop 5.95 x 3.50 19'6 x 11'6 Dining Room 4.99 x 4.36 16'4 x 14'4
Study / Bedroom 6 4.75 x 3.57 15'7 x 11'9
Outbuildings (Outbuildings Not Shown in Actual Location/Orientat
Master Bedroom 6.65 x 6.38 21'10 x 20'11
ion)
Dn
Sitting Room 3.96 x 6.73 13'0 x 22'1
Reception Hall 7.06 x 6.16 23'2 x 20'3
Drawing Room 7.23 x 5.30 23'9 x 17'5
Bedroom 4.55 x 3.58 14'11 x 11'9
Bedroom 2 4.37 x 4.00 14'4 x 13'1
Store Bedroom 3 4.03 x 3.13 13'3 x 10'3
Up
Dn
Boot Room Kitchen / Breakfast Room 9.48 x 3.59 31'1 x 11'9 B
Utility Room 2.37 x 2.17 7'9 x 7'1
Larder
Landing
Up
Porch
Bedroom 4 3.75 x 3.32 12'4 x 10'11 T
In
First Floor
Ground Floor FLOORPLANZ © 2013 0845 6344080 Ref 119058
This plan is for layout guidance only. 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.
Energy Efficiency Rating
Contacts Elizabeth D’Allemagne
Rupert Wakley
The London Office
Butler Sherborn
Knight Frank
87 St James’s Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Stow-on-the-Wold
London SW1A 1PL
01451 830731
01451 600610
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
