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"A handsome Grade II listed village house with superb equestrian facilities.

Description

College Farmhouse is a beautifully presented Grade II listed home, set within five acres of grounds that include stables, a manege, meticulously landscaped gardens, and a separate annexe. With breath taking views across the surrounding Cotswold countryside, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of rural tranquillity and village convenience.
Originally three individual 18th century Cotswold stone cottages, the property has been thoughtfully combined and extensively refurbished to create a spacious and elegant family residence. The interiors blend period charm with modern comforts, offering versatile living spaces ideally suited for contemporary family life and entertaining.

The accommodation comprises a welcoming hallway accessed from the rear of the house with original flagstone flooring and underfloor heating, exposed beams, and a cloakroom WC. Off the hall is a private study, ideal for home working.

To the left, the large dining room, with seating for ten, exposed timber beams, and a wood burning stove, flows into a generous double aspect living room snug that spans the full width of the house. This beautiful space includes two distinct areas one with a Clearview wood burning stove, and the other opening onto a charming courtyard, perfect for alfresco entertaining.

At the opposite end of the home lies a light filled family kitchen dining room. The heart of this space is a five oven electric Aga, complemented by an oak topped breakfast bar, bespoke cabinetry finished in Farrow & Ball tones, a butler s sink, four Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, a large larder, and an integrated fridge freezer. Adjacent is a well equipped utility room with oak worktops, a second butler s sink, laundry appliances, and a boiler cupboard.

Upstairs, a unique original bread oven has been preserved on the landing. The principal bedroom is a tranquil sanctuary with views over the garden, bespoke built in wardrobes, and a freestanding copper bathtub. It also includes a separate en suite shower room with a copper basin and Mandarin Stone Scandinavian style tiles. The upper floor features three further generously sized double bedrooms, one single bedroom, and three additional bathrooms, all finished to a high standard with similar contemporary fittings and tiling.

This exceptional Cotswold home seamlessly combines historic character with modern living and is ideally suited to buyers seeking space, style, and serenity.

Grooms Cottage operates as a very successful holiday property with beautifully presented accommodation set out over the ground floor. The sitting area has a floor to ceiling window allowing light to flood in even on wintery evenings and in the summer months the courtyard garden is perfect for
al fresco dining.

On arrival, the electrically operated wooden double gates, open into a large gravel drive area with parking for up to six cars and a large central lawn. To the immediate left is an attractive courtyard, with clipped hedges, beech fencing and dry stone walls and a paved area leading to the front door.

Adjacent to the courtyard garden is The Grooms Cottage, a one bedroom annexe which is currently let on a short term basis but could be used as ancillary accommodation for family or staff. It also has a small fenced outside area for relaxing.

To the south east of College Farmhouse are two large garages with electric doors with generous storage areas above and a greenhouse conservatory attached. A vegetable garden, shed and green house provide cutting flowers and vegetables for the house. There is also a spacious fenced area for keeping chickens with further vegetable gardens adjacent. Mature trees and box hedging has been planted throughout the garden dividing it into separate and functional areas.

The new stable block was built by the Yorkshire Stable Company and has six spacious stables, a washroom, feed room, a large tack room and a toilet rug room. There is also a 150 90 menage with a rubber and sand surface. Beyond this lies five immaculately maintained, south west facing paddocks, with electrified fencing, which lead down to the brook at the bottom of the property. Outbuildings to the right of the lawn provide additional storage for feed or farm machinery.

Location

College Farmhouse is situated in the highly sought after village of Kingham, set in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Kingham was voted England s favourite village by Country Life Magazine in 2004 and is a thriving community with a village shop post office, primary school, church and two highly regarded public houses, The Wild Rabbit and The Plough. The renowned Daylesford organic farm shop is 1.5 miles away whilst Soho Farmhouse Member s Club is approximately 12 miles away.

More extensive shopping facilities can be found in Chipping Norton and Stow on the Wold. Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon and Oxford are within easy reach and provide more extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities as well as excellent independent and state schools.

Communication links are excellent with good access to the M5 Junctions 10, 11 and 11a leading to the West Country and the M40 Junctions, 8, 9, 10 & 11 providing easy access to London, Heathrow Airport and the Midlands. Train links for the area are good with regular services to London Paddington from Kingham station which is within walking distance.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Naunton Downs. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Worcester. The surrounding countryside is particularly beautiful with traditional Cotswold villages, rural walks, interesting churches and important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate.

Square Footage 3,521 sq ft


Acreage 5 Acres"