Enever House little rissington gloucestershire

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1 Enever House little rissington gloucestershire

2 Enever House Little Rissington, Gloucestershire Bourton-on-the-Water 2 miles, Burford 8 miles, Stow on the Wold 5 miles, Cirencester 16 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, Oxford 26 miles, Kingham Station 6 miles (London, Paddington 90mins) (All Distances approximate) A handsome Grade II Listed house set in the heart of the village Reception hall Drawing room Kitchen/Breakfast room Utility Cloakroom Sitting room Reception room Landing/library Master bedroom with dressing room Bathroom Bedroom 2 Guest bedroom and bathroom Bedroom 4 and bathroom on 2nd floor Bedroom 5 and play room on 2nd floor Gardens to the front and rear Extensive gravelled private parking Enever House is an impressive village house, set on the desirable Pound Lane. This handsome property benefits from period features which include, Inglenook fireplaces, window seats with Cotswold stone leaded light windows, some with modern shutters, wood and Cotswold flagstone floors, good ceiling heights, exposed ceiling timbers and A frame beams on the second floor. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, being flexible and has scope to create independent living space for a relative on the ground floor. The current owners have used Enever House as a principle residence and a successful holiday let. (Managed by Manor Cottages in Burford who can provide further information). Enever is every inch a traditional Cotswolds house set in a perfect country village setting. Manor Cottages Families and groups of friends can have a wonderful time in this listed house, with lovely large entertaining rooms and oodles of gizmos to keep guests of all ages well and truly occupied. The place exudes centuries old charm.

3 Enever House is Grade II Listed of Architectural and Historical Interest, constructed of natural Cotswold Stone and mellow brick under a Cotswold tiled roof to the front aspect. Outside it is attractively clad in climbing wisteria, clematis and roses. The main house dates back to the 18th Century and the adjoining cottage dates back to the 19th Century. The main house is constructed of coarsed, squared and dressed limestone with a symmetrical two window façade with flat, chamfered quoins and Cotswold Stone mullioned leaded light windows with keystones. The front door has a Tudor arch surround with a keystone. In the 1950 s the house was extended to the rear, which increased the internal floor area to provide for a utility, landing/library on the first floor and increased the dimensions of the kitchen and drawing room. In 2005, the old garage was partly demolished and replaced by a Cotswold stone extension which has its own front door and is currently a reception room to the front aspect and the sitting room to the rear. The house is attached on one side to the garage of the neighbouring Rose Cottage. There is scope for the annex to be designed to offer separate accommodation. Any works to this property may be subject to planning and listed building consents. SITUATION AND AMENITIES Little Rissington is a hillside village located in Cotswold Conservation Area with views to the South- West over the Windrush Valley. Formally a working farming community of mainly Cotswold Stone, properties with a 12th Century Parish Church and Village Hall. Everyday facilities including shopping, banking and Doctor s surgeries are available a short drive away in Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford. More extensive shopping, leisure and cultural amenities can be found in Cheltenham, Cirencester and Oxford.

4 Local primary schools can be found in the surrounding villages and higher education in Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswold School is Outstanding by Ofstead. Other excellent educational facilities can be found in Cheltenham and Oxford. There are theatres in Cheltenham, Oxford, Chipping Norton and Stratford-upon-Avon. Sporting facilities in the area are excellent. There is Everyone Active pool and gym with professional training groups in Bourton on the Water; Racing at Cheltenham, Newbury and Stratford upon Avon; Polo at Cirencester Park. Golf courses in the area include Naunton Down, Burford and Cirencester. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR A beautiful solid wooded front door opens to the Reception Hall. Inglenook fireplace with beam above and bread oven. Window seat with Cotswold stone leaded light window and shutters. Flagstone floor. Stairs to First Floor with walk-in shelved cupboard below. Archway to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room Window seat with Cotswold stone leaded light window, exposed beam and flagstone floor. The Kitchen comprises of a range of cupboards and drawers with granite and wood worktops, integrated Belfast style sink, induction hob, oven, extractor fan, dishwasher, fridge and boiler. Central Island with cupboards and breakfast bar. Spot lighting. Drawing Room Inglenook fireplace with beam above, a cosy room with exposed beams, window seat with Cotswold stone leaded light window and shutters, part Cotswold flagstone floor. Further sitting area. Shelved storage cupboard. Cloakroom The door is disguised by the bookshelves. WC and hand basin. Utility Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and freezers. Belfast style sink. Range of built-in cupboards including the airing cupboard and a shelved cupboard. Inner Lobby door to rear garden. Coat hooks. POTENTIAL ANNEX Reception Room Stable styled front door from the front garden. Previously used as an office and games room. There are exposed Cotswold stone wall and ceiling timbers. Built-in cupboards. Skylights. Sitting Room Glazed door to rear garden. Extensive range of built-in shelves. FIRST FLOOR Landing/Library with wood floor. Range of bookshelves. Two separate staircases to the second floor. Master Bedroom with window seat and Cotswold stone leaded light window, wood floor, built-in wardrobe, exposed ceiling timber. View over the front garden. Dressing Room with potential to create a bathroom for the master bedroom. Feature fireplace with stone hearth, wood floor, exposed ceiling timber, window seat with Cotswold stone leaded light window with views. Bedroom 2 with view over the rear garden. Wardrobe, cupboard and shelving. Guest Bedroom This 3rd bedroom has a view over the lawn, exposed beam, wood floor and wardrobe. Bathroom Enamel bath with shower, WC, hand basin with cupboard below and heated towel rail. SECOND FLOOR From the landing/library. Staircase to Bedroom 4 Steps down. Exposed A Frame beams and wood floor. Wardrobe. Bathroom Enamel bath, WC and hand basin. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. From the landing/library staircase leads to a second landing with two large storage cupboards. Playroom Exposed ceiling timbers, a range of built-in shelves. Views. Door to Bedroom 5 with exposed ceiling timbers, a range of built-in shelves. Views from the window across the village to the surrounding countryside. OUTSIDE Double timber gates lead to the gravelled parking area. A right of way exists over the neighbouring drive. The front garden is partly enclosed by Cotswold stone walls, hedging and lapped timber fencing. The lawn is surrounded by attractive mixed flower and shrub beds. A wooden clematis clad archway leads to the lawn with a distinctive Rowan tree and a small wooden Wendy house. A low Cotswold stone wall encloses a well by the front door, with the wooden top and some seating this is a super westerly facing aspect for sitting out at the end of the day. The rear garden is enclosed by Cotswold stone walls, with mature shrubs and espaliered Red Robin bushes. The raised lawn leads to the wooden pergola, which is clad in Wisteria, gravelled terrace for sitting out. The paved terrace is ideal for outdoor entertaining with easy access to the kitchen. Raised flower and shrub beds. Large wooden shed. Oil tank. Directly across Pound Lane there is a separate parking space. This can be available by separate negotiation. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone (subject to BT regulations) Broadband in the village. (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required). FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings including curtains, garden ornaments and statues are excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation if required. LOCAL AUTHORITY Cotswold District Council Trinity Road, Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1PX Tel: COUNCIL TAX BAND G

5 S Approximate Gross Internal Area :- Ground Floor 143 sq m / 1544 sq ft First Floor 106 sq m / 1145 sq ft Second Floor 75 sq m / 810 sq ft Total 324 sq m / 3499 sq ft = Reduced headroom below 1.5 mt / 5'0 Bedroom x '4 x 10'10 Roof Storage Dn. Roof Storage Playroom 4.40 x '5 x 12'6 T Bedroom x '5 x 12'0 Dn. N Second Floor Kitchen / Breakfast Room 8.00 x '3 x 11'8 Utility Room Drawing Room 7.90 x '11 x 14'3 Sitting Room 5.00 x '5 x 10'8 Bedroom x '5 x 12'1 Dn. Up. Up. Up. Reception Hall 3.70 x '2 x 12'2 Reception Room 4.82 x '10 x 10'4 Dressing Room 3.74 x '3 x 11'4 Master Bedroom 3.90 x '10 x 12'3 Guest Bedroom 4.36 x '4 x 12'0 Ground Floor In In Potential Annex First Floor

6 VIEWING Butler Sherborn, Stow on the Wold Office. T or The London Office T E sophie@butlersherborn.co.uk DIRECTIONS (GL54 2NB) From the A424 take the turn signposted Little Rissington/Bourton on the Water. Follow this road turning right at the staggered junction. Once in the village of Little Rissington pass the village hall on the left hand side go around left bend. The turn for Pound Lane is on the left opposite the parking for the church. Enever House is found on the left hand side. Butler Sherborn, Stow-on-the-Wold office: Parklands House, Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire GL54 1AQ T E stow@butlersherborn.co.uk DISCLAIMER 1. These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. 2. Neither Butler Sherborn LLP, nor the seller, accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners, nor any employees of Butler Sherborn LLP have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. 3. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. 4. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. 5. Please note that in line with Money Laundering Regulations potential purchasers will be required to provide proof of identification documents no later than where a purchaser s offer is informally accepted by the seller. Photographs taken: Summer Particulars written: March 2018.