5 bedroom detached house for sale

Elegant Cotswold Manor house offering versatile accommodation. Description Stourton Manor is an exceptional historic property offering a blend of period beauty and modern comfort. Set within (approx.) 1.909 acres, this remarkable Grade II* listed residence embodies centuries of heritage while providing an inviting and balanced living environment. Rich in historical charm, the Manor dates back to the 17th century and showcases authentic architectural features including open fireplaces, window seats, shutters, flagstone floors, wooden panelling, oak/elm floorboards, exposed timbers and deep window boards. Inside, the manor maintains a harmonious balance of history and comfort. Upon entering, you are greeted by an open dining hall that showcases the period features. Spacious drawing room with impressive open fireplace and dual aspect. The kitchen has a vintage layout and work surfaces full of personality along with its own serving hatch into the library. The library is framed by rich oak detail and beautifully aged features, highlight the manor’s heritage. Deep set windows draw in the natural light and showcase the delightful garden views while the impressive fireplace and built in shelving adds a depth and creates a cosy atmosphere for socialising. Upstairs, the living room has a generous layout creating a versatile space, ideal for relaxing and socialising and leads to three bedrooms each rich with timeless charm, enhanced by the exposed floorboards and classic timber beams. There are three further bedrooms on the second floor plus a useful laundry room. Adjoining the main house is a two bedroom stone cottage ideal for guests, staff or an extended family. Electric heating. The cottage offers scope to be incorporated and linked to the main house creating a generous additional living wing/integral annexe, subject to the relevant consents. Complimenting the cottage is a stunning multifunction barn conversion with impressive exposed oak timbers, vaulted ceiling and striking mezzanine areas with built in bookshelves. A built in WC and kitchenette are carefully concealed behind the staircase and panelling. The barn is finished off with double glazed windows and central wood burning stove. This exceptional space opens itself to a wide range of uses equally suited as a reception area, a home office or an atmospheric setting for entertaining. Extensive stone garage block comprising three bay open garage with power and light connected. Various garden and wood stores. Stairs rise to an integral first floor annexe comprising bedroom, shower room and sitting room, gym or home office. Ample off road parking. Approached through timber gates on stone piers the shingle driveway framed by stone walling leads you to the front of the house and extensive parking area. The house overlooks a well manicured structured garden which is predominately laid to lawn. Various compartments take you on a journey, carefully divided by yew and beech hedging through rose, wild grass, vegetable and orchard areas. Various trees including silver birch, oak, beech, holly, apple and pear. A variety of different flora enhance the setting while an astro tennis court provides year-round enjoyment. In all about 1.9 acres. Note: The property currently generates income from a holiday let/Airbnb. Location Stourton is a small village nestled in the North Cotswold countryside on the borders of South Warwickshire, North Oxfordshire and North Gloucestershire. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village abuts neighbouring Cherington and shares amenities including the church of St John the Baptist, village hall, playing fields and the local pub, The Cherington Arms. The nearby market towns of Shipston-on-Stour and Moreton-in-Marsh provide for local amenities including supermarkets, (Coop and Budgens), doctors, dentists, schools and banks. Renowned Daylesford Organic farm shop and spa, Soho Farmhouse, Estelle Manor and RH at Aynho Park offer further amenities and retail facilities. Stratford-on-Avon, Banbury, Oxford and Cheltenham provide for more extensive leisure, retail and cultural facilities. Road links to Stourton via the A44/A3400 to Oxford and M40 (J8 or J9) to London and the south, or the A429 (Fosse Way) and M40 (J12 or J15) for Birmingham and the north. Choice of rail services either from Moreton-in-Marsh to London/Paddington, via Oxford and Reading, (about 1hr 40 minutes) or from Banbury to London/Marylebone (about 59 minutes), Birmingham International Airport via the M40 and M42 motorways. The area is well served for schools including the village primary school at Brailes. Independent preparatory schools include Kitebrook and Dormer House (both Moreton-in-Marsh) and The Croft (nr Stratford), Senior independent schools include Bloxham School and Tudor Hall (girls), both Bloxham, Sibford School, Kingham Hill School, and Warwick and Kings High (both Warwick). Stourton is also in the catchment for the Stratford grammar schools. Leisure activities in the area include golf at Brailes and Tadmarton; racing at Stratford and Cheltenham and theatre at Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Norton and Oxford. Stourton benefits from the Shipston link community transport service, offering reliable, friendly connections to neighbouring villages and nearby towns ensuring residents stay connected (at time of print). All distances and times are approximate. Square Footage: 3,532 sq ft Acreage: 1.9 Acres Additional Info Mains electricity, drainage and water are connected to the property. Oil fired boiler provides central heating and hot water. Separate oil fired boiler for the barn. Broadband internet connection subject to usual transfers.