COPSE STILE HOUSE ASTON TIRROLD SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

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1 COPSE STILE HOUSE ASTON TIRROLD SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE

2 COPSE STILE HOUSE ASTON TIRROLD SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE Didcot Parkway (Paddington 40 mins) 4 miles Wantage 8 miles Reading 14 miles Henley on Thames 16 miles Oxford 19 miles Hall Drawing room Library Dining room Kitchen Breakfast room Playroom Utility room Cloakroom Cellar Master bedroom suite comprising a bedroom, sitting room, dressing room and two en-suite bathrooms Four further bedroom suites Study Self-contained two bedroom Annexe 1 Bedroom gardener s cottage Home office/entertainment complex Tennis court Swimming pool Formal gardens and walled kitchen garden

3 Traditional outbuildings include stabling, modern barn, 17th century barn and garaging About acres AN EXQUISITE GRADE II* LISTED QUEEN ANNE HOUSE, IMMACULATELY PRESENTED AND SET IN MAGNIFICENT GARDENS AND GROUNDS

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5 SITUATION Copse Stile House is found on the edge of the attractive downland village of Aston Tirrold, south of the historic city of Oxford. The village and neighbouring Aston Upthorpe are highly regarded and well equipped with post office, garage, two churches, village hall, cricket club and The Chequers public house. There is also the well renowned gastro pub, The Sweet Olive, just a short distance away. The surrounding villages also offer a further range of good local amenities and services. More extensive shopping facilities are found at Newbury, Oxford and Reading. There is excellent access to London and the national motorway network at Junction 12 of the M4 (13 miles) and Junction 6 of the M40 (18 miles). A regular fast train service runs from Didcot Parkway (4 miles) to London Paddington, the journey taking approximately 40 minutes. The village of Aston Tirrold is located at the foot of the chalk downs and there are many fine routes providing wonderful walking and riding opportunities. The nearby Ridgeway offers a long distance path running some 40 miles to the standing stones at Avebury. Excellent local schools are numerous and include Summerfields, Downe House, The Oratory, Moulsford, Cranford House, Cothill and Chandlings Manor. There is a wide choice of schools in Oxford and Abingdon including The Dragon, Headington, St Edward s (Oxford) and Radley (near Abingdon). Wycombe Abbey is also within easy reach. Golf can be enjoyed at a course in the neighbouring village of Blewbury or at the Springs Golf Club in North Stoke. There is racing at Newbury and rowing at Henley Royal Regatta. COPSE STILE HOUSE Copse Stile House is a fine Grade II* Listed red brick country house set in extensive gardens and grounds in an edge of village setting. The house is believed to be late 17th century with 19th century alterations, although parts of the house would appear to predate this. Copse Stile House was originally a medieval, timber framed small manor and was converted into its current form in the 1680s during the Queen Anne period. The house is noted in Pevsner s encyclopaedia of British architecture as an outstanding example of rural Queen Anne symmetrical architecture. There is an attractive symmetrical front elevation, with sash windows and gabled dormers under tile roof. The interiors have many period features including panelling, cornicing and fireplaces and are well proportioned with accommodation found over three principal floors with additional cellars. The majority of the rooms enjoy views over the glorious garden and grounds. The house has been extensively modernised and altered by the current owners and now provides immaculate spacious living ideal for entertaining. There is a Robert Taussig designed integrated surround sound music system in all downstairs rooms and the master bedroom suite. The central half-glazed front door with flat hood on deeply carved wood brackets leads in to the flagstone floored reception hall with original staircase. The drawing room has three windows with seating giving fantastic views over the garden, as well as an open fireplace with pretty, carved wooden surround. The dual aspect library has built in bookcases and cupboards, an open fireplace with stone mantel and wooden flooring. The dining room has an open fireplace with wood surround and marble slips, wooden panelling, a display cabinet and window seat, and tile floor. The inner hall, with door to the cloakroom, would appear to be the oldest part of the house, evident

6 from the arches and exposed beams. The room has tile and polished brick floor and a door to the cellars with impressive vaulted ceilings and brick shelving. The kitchen lies beyond the dining room and can also be accessed via a stable door from the terrace. This wonderful dual aspect room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. There are a range of fitted wall and floor cupboards, drawers and shelves including an island with bar breakfast area. Fittings and appliances include a Viking wine cooler, integrated Sub Zero fridge and freezer, Viking professional oven and grill, Miele coffee machine and 4 door Aga set into the chimney recess. There is a shelved pantry and an archway through to open plan breakfast room. The playroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and glazed wall giving views towards the garden. A door leads through to the self-contained annexe. To the first floor is the impressive master bedroom suite with views over the garden. The suite incorporates a bedroom, 1st floor sitting room/dressing room 2 with pretty cast iron fireplace, a dressing room with built-in wardrobes and two en-suite bathrooms. Bedroom 2 includes twin windows with views of lake and gardens, and has a wonderful en-suite bathroom with a free standing roll top bath. To the second floor are three further bedrooms, all en-suite, as well as a store room. There is an additional back staircase from the 1st floor giving access to 2nd floor accommodation. SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE There is a self contained, single storey annexe found in the South wing of the house. Accessed either from the drive or internally via the playroom, this could provide either staff or guest accommodation having been recently converted. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting room/dining room with vaulted ceiling and French doors to garden, and an open plan kitchen with fitted appliances. There are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. GARDENS AND GROUNDS There is a well laid out garden, which lies mainly to the east of the house. The majority of garden is laid to lawn interspersed with a range of mature trees including beech and willow, and leads down to the swimming pool. A wonderful, large spring fed lake also lies within the beautiful grounds. There is a listed brick wall and herbaceous border on one side of the garden, and listed outbuildings to the other. Directly south of the house is a terrace and gravel path, enclosed by a brick wall. Behind a screen of trees is a kitchen garden with greenhouse and adjoining potting shed, cold frames and fruit cage. A small arboretum lies beyond which is bordered by a yew hedge on the north boundary and a stream to the south.

7 There is an agricultural field included in the acreage which can be found on the other side of Spring Lane. THE STABLEYARD AND OUTBUILDINGS Found to the south of the house there is a range of traditional brick and modern farm buildings. The stables are probably early 18th century, with 19th century alterations and are constructed of red brick with limestone rubble panels and old plain-tile half-hipped roof. There are approximately thirteen loose boxes, one converted into a workshop, another containing utilities. The northern block are single storey with attic storage above. There are further stables and a fully boarded hay loft in a two storey former barn. This building has planning permission to convert into a guest cottage on the ground floor and a large games room on the first floor. There is a garage/hay store constructed of brick under a tile roof. This building has a four bay hay store to the north, currently for machinery store and four bay garaging to the south with electric garage doors and hard standing. The covered yard has planning permission for conversion into an indoor swimming pool and gym complex. The proposed plans would include a indoor pool, pool room, pump room, sauna, 2 changing rooms and mezzanine level gym. Planning reference P01/W1035. Within the grounds, is a Gardeners Cottage with open plan sitting room/kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. There is also a newly renovated home office with a beautiful clock tower, comprising a large reception room/office, a kitchen/breakfast room and a stylish shower room with a fabulous walk-in shower. The office benefits from an integral 10-speaker cinema/audio system, a hard-disc security system monitoring access points with infra-red cameras, a Stovex wood burner and under floor heating.

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11 GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Postcode: OX11 9EJ Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating. Council tax: The property is in Tax Band H. Local authority: Vale of White Horse District Council. Tel: Employees: The gardener and housekeeper are the only members of full time staff currently employed at the property. DIRECTIONS From London take the M4 to junction 12, take the A4 in the direction of Theale and Newbury. Having crossed two roundabouts and proceeded for approximately 1.4 miles at the third roundabout turn right onto the A340 in the direction of Pangbourne. Continue along this road into Pangbourne, go straight through Pangbourne under the railway bridge and on towards Streatley. After the lights at Streatley proceed straight on and bear left on the A417. Continue for 3.8 miles then turn right at Spring Lane signed Aston Tirrold, before entering the village Copse Stile gates will be immediately on your right-hand side. Planning: The following properties or buildings are listed of historical or architectural importance: Copse Stile House is Listed Grade II*. South Wing including kitchen/breakfast room and self contained flat is Listed Grade II. The Stables, former barn and garden wall are Listed Grade II. There are various planning permissions that have been granted and are described in the brochure and shown in the floor plans. Further information is available from the Vendor s agents. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright (ES ). NOT TO SCALE If you require this publication in an alternative format, please contact Strutt & Parker on tel IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP, Savills for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Strutt & Parker LLP or Savills has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Strutt & Parker LLP or Savills, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken May Particulars prepared May MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

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