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1 Norton Hall mickleton Gloucestershire

Norton Hall mickleton Gloucestershire An exceptional Grade II Listed hall set in just under 9 acres of gardens, arboretum and grounds Weston Subedge 3 miles, Chipping Campden 3 miles, Stratford upon

3 Norton Hall mickleton Gloucestershire An exceptional Grade II Listed hall set in just under 9 acres of gardens, arboretum and grounds Weston Subedge 3 miles, Chipping Campden 3 miles, Stratford upon Avon 8 miles, Honeybourne train station 2 miles (direct to London Paddington), Moreton in Marsh Train Station 11.5 miles, Cheltenham 27 miles (all mileages are approximate) Norton Hall Reception Hall Drawing Room Library Sitting Room Dining Room Family Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Catering Kitchen Laundry Room Utility Room Boot Room Numerous Cellar Rooms 2 Cloakrooms Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing/Shower Room and Bathroom Bedroom 2 with En suite Bathroom Bedroom 3 with En-suite Bathroom Bedroom 4 with En suite Bathroom 5 further Bedrooms 2 Family Bathrooms Heated Swimming Pool Tennis Court Gardens and Grounds Arboretum Private Parking Set in just under 9 acres Housekeepers Cottage Sitting Room Kitchen 3 Bedrooms Bathroom Oxford Office T , E christopher.way@carterjonas.co.uk Mayfair Office T E jasper.feilding@carterjonas.co.uk Burford Office T E vanessa@butlersherborn.co.uk The London Office T

Description Norton Hall is a beautifully presented and elegant property, built in 1820 and set in the heart of the privately owned Norton Hall Estate.

Over the years, the property has been extended, and sympathetically updated throughout, with the end result providing elegant and generous accommodation.

5 Description Norton Hall is a beautifully presented and elegant property, built in 1820 and set in the heart of the privately owned Norton Hall Estate. The Grade II listed Hall is hidden away down a ½ mile long driveway flanked by Oak and Lime trees, and commands exceptional open countryside views across to Meon Hill and the Cotswold escarpment. Over the years, the property has been extended, and sympathetically updated throughout, with the end result providing elegant and generous accommodation. The living spaces are beautifully presented with great style suited to both formal entertaining and more relaxed family living. The imposing staircase through the middle of the house leads up to the spacious galleried landing on the first floor, with feature arch details. Drawing Room The Hall retains a number of period features throughout, with high ceilings, ornate cornicing, marble fireplaces and large sash windows, (some with working shutters), that take full advantage of the superior position that Norton Hall commands. There are a number of ancillary rooms including a second catering kitchen, laundry room, large boot room and an extensive number of cellar rooms located beneath the main footprint of the house. The gardens and grounds surrounding Norton Hall, together with the heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and arboretum, take full and undiluted advantage of the spectacular open views which provide a magnificent backdrop to this historical property. The main Hall is complimented by an adjoining cottage which is currently occupied by the housekeeper/ groundsman couple. Dining Room

History The Estate itself has an intriguing history, dating back to the early 1600 s when it was owned by George Giffard.

Lower Norton, including Norton Hall was sold to Sir Richard Fiennes.

During the First World War, the eldest daughter of the family, Maye Emily, loaned Norton Hall to the Red Cross as a Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital.

6 History The Estate itself has an intriguing history, dating back to the early 1600 s when it was owned by George Giffard. In 1608, when George Giffard found himself in financial hardship, what many believe was caused by on-going errors of judgement, the Estate had to be split. Lower Norton, including Norton Hall was sold to Sir Richard Fiennes. The Hall then changed hands several times over the following years, but was eventually purchased in 1884 by Samuel Bruce, who subsequently relocated his family from Northern Ireland to Norton Hall. During the First World War, the eldest daughter of the family, Maye Emily, loaned Norton Hall to the Red Cross as a Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital. Maye Emily was Commandant of the hospital for the duration of the war and brought in help from the local community. The house was once again sold in 1925 and finally in 1935, when it was purchased by the family of the current owners. Situation Norton Hall is situated 2 miles from the Cotswold Village of Mickleton. Mickleton is the most northern village in Gloucestershire on the western edge of the Cotswold escarpment on the county border. The village lies in a fine setting overlooked by Meon Hill. The village benefits from a Grade I Listed Norman Church, primary and nursery schools, the popular Three Ways Hotel which is home of the World famous Pudding Club who meet every Friday night, a number of B&Bs, two good public houses, a sought-after country butchers shop, a village shop with grocer and post office. Chipping Campden which is only a short drive away, is a popular historical village, and it offers a variety of specialist shops and restaurants. The Secondary School has a very good reputation and good OFSTED report. More extensive and varied schools, shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, cultural activities and, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre can be found in Stratford- upon- Avon only 8 miles away. Since the early seventeenth century the Robert Dover s Cotswold Olimpick Games are held every summer on the Friday evening following the late Spring Bank-holiday. The notorious cheese rolling down a nearby hill often makes headline news. There are an abundance of beautiful walks in the area, including the famous Cotswold Way and a circular walk up to Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust) and Kiftsgate Court Gardens Amenities The Local villages provide a range of day to day shopping facilities with more extensive cultural and leisure facilities provided in Evesham, Stratford upon Avon and Cheltenham. Local sporting facilities are excellent, with horse racing at Cheltenham Worcester and Stratford; golf at Broadway, Tewkesbury and Evesham and polo at Cirencester Park. The M5 offers commuting access to Birmingham,, Gloucester and Worcester, with access to the M42 and M40. London Paddington is approximately 1½ hours from Honeybourne & Moreton-in-Marsh. Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4

Main Kitchen Accommodation Norton Hall Principal House The property is approached from the driveway through to the parking area to the side of the house.

Door to Coat cupboard. Door to Cloakroom with hanging space and fitted with WC and wash hand basin. Bay window with fitted cupboards below.

Leads through to the Main Hall A large open hallway, giving access to all other ground floor accommodation. Stone floor. Large wide staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation. Walk in safe.

7 Main Kitchen Accommodation Norton Hall Principal House The property is approached from the driveway through to the parking area to the side of the house. There is a stone portico leading to the front door. GROUND FLOOR Entrance Hall/Family Room A well-proportioned room with wooden floor and windows to the rear garden area. Fireplace with woodburner. Door to Coat cupboard. Door to Cloakroom with hanging space and fitted with WC and wash hand basin. Bay window with fitted cupboards below. Part glazed door opens into the Sitting Room Inner Hall With atrium style window. Door to the Drawing Room (which is also accessed from the Library. Leads through to the Main Hall A large open hallway, giving access to all other ground floor accommodation. Stone floor. Large wide staircase leads up to the first floor accommodation. Walk in safe. Seating area with woodburner. Door to the cellars. Swing doors through to the Rear Hall, and part glazed door leading to garden lobby with fitted book and display shelves with cupboards below. Library Drawing Room An elegant room for entertaining with high ceiling and original cornice decoration. Central chandelier, large windows, looking to the front and side of the house over the lawned garden. Open marble fireplace and fitted floor to ceiling vitrines. Parquet floor. Door to Library A well-proportioned room with high ceiling, ornate plasterwork and windows overlooking the front gardens. Open marble fireplace and fitted book cases to one wall. Parquet floor.

Sitting Room A beautiful room with high ceiling and large windows with working shutters which look out both South over the front lawn and also East at the stunning views. Open fireplace.

8 Sitting Room A beautiful room with high ceiling and large windows with working shutters which look out both South over the front lawn and also East at the stunning views. Open fireplace. Fitted carpet. Dining Room Another well-proportioned room with fitted shelving to two walls and large windows with working shutters looking East out over the same view. Kitchen/Breakfast Room A central island with drawers and shelving below. Base units and double Belfast sink unit. Dishwasher. Four oven Aga with an additional gas cooker. Fitted shelving and wall cupboards. Stone worktops. Arched wall into the breakfast area with window looking into the rear courtyard garden. Fireplace with open fire. Fitted cupboard and door to the Hallway. Larder With slate shelf & shelving over. Atrium style window. Door to the rear garden area. Rear Hall Fitted storage base unit with marble top. Rear staircase. Large window and door leading out to the garden. Coat hanging space. Cloakroom with WC and wash basin. Window. Family Room Laundry Room With fitted shelving, base and wall fitted cupboards. Double stainless steel sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to the garden and side. Catering Kitchen This second kitchen is fitted with wall and base units has integral gas hob with extractor hood over and wall oven. Shelving and additional storage. Dishwasher and double sink unit. Door to Boot Room With fitted boot and shoe storage. Coat hanging. Base units and sink unit. Door leading out to the courtyard area. Back Larder With large slate shelf with additional shelving over. From the Main Hall, there is a door leading down stone stairs to the Cellar. The cellar is divided into a number of rooms for storage, including a china store, wine store and boiler room. Stone steps lead to a door giving access to the rear courtyard. FIRST FLOOR Landing A large open landing space into which main bedrooms open. seating areas and feature arches. Storage cupboard and door giving access to the rear staircase. Master Bedroom Suite From the hallway the master suite is accessed first through the Dressing Room which has fitted wardrobes and shower cubicle. Sash window. There are doors leading to the bedroom and bathroom. The Double Bedroom has large sash windows with working shutters, looking out over the gardens to the front towards the arboretum. The Bathroom is fitted with bath, WC and matching double vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below and mirror over. Heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 A double room with sash windows again looking out to the front garden area. Fitted wardrobes. Fireplace with marble mantle. Fitted display cupboard and book shelves. Doors to En-Suite Bathroom with bath, vanity wash hand basin and WC. Fitted cupboards and book shelving. Open fireplace. Sash window looking out to the front lawn. Bedroom 3 A light and impressive room with stunning views to the East. Marble fireplace. The En-suite Bathroom can also be accessed from the main landing is fitted with bath, vanity wash hand basin with mirror and light over, WC and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 4 Another double bedroom with marble fireplace. Interconnecting door to Bedroom 5. Door leading to the Dressing Room with fitted hanging cupboard and open shelving.

9 Bedroom 4 Another double bedroom with marble fireplace. Interconnecting door to Bedroom 5. Door leading to the Dressing Room with fitted hanging cupboard and open shelving. Opening into the En-suite Bathroom with the bath placed under the window, taking advantage of the exceptional countryside views. Also fitted with WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Bedroom 5 With fitted cupboard housing a wash basin. Tiled open fireplace. Again this room benefits from stunning views. Bedroom 6 With a fitted cupboard housing a wash basin. West facing sash window. Lobby with Fitted book shelving and double door to shelved linen cupboard. Bedroom 7 is a single bedroom with west facing sash window Accessed via an Inner Hall with fitted base units and a door to a Family Bathroom. Bath has hand held shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Leaving the Landing through to the rear staircase, which leads up to Bedroom 8, down to a mid-landing with Bedroom 9. There is also a Bathroom with WC, wash hand basin with mirror and light over and bath with shower attachment. Bedroom 8 On the landing there is a storage cupboard and small fold down desk. Double bedroom with vanity sink unit and window looking East Mid Landing There is a hallway, with interconnecting door & corridor leading through to the adjacent Housekeepers Cottage. Fitted storage cupboard and further cupboard housing a rear heating boiler and scullery sink with wooden drainer. Bedroom 9 A double bedroom with open fireplace. Fitted wardrobe, sink unit and window looking East Housekeepers Cottage The Housekeepers Cottage has a connecting access from the main house on the first floor, as well as its own private entrance. The accommodation within the cottage comprises of Sitting Room, Kitchen with wall and base units incorporating a sink, oven and hob. Downstairs Bathroom On the first floor are 3 Bedrooms. Separate oil central heating The House Keepers Cottage is currently occupied by a housekeeping couple. There could be the option for a part time housekeeper available by separate negotiation, if required by a tenant. Should the cottage be required vacant for a tenants own use, there is also the option to rehouse the current occupants Gardens and Grounds Norton Hall sits within a small Estate with the house itself surrounded by a wild garden and set in a beautiful arboretum, It has exceptional and undiluted views over Meon Hill and the Cotswold escarpment. The property is accessed via a long private drive, through ridge and furrow parkland with wonderful mature oak trees. A slip road leads to a gravelled parking area to the side of the house, allowing private parking for a number of vehicles. The driveway has been designed to allow access in one entrance and out from another. There is a lovely large terrace against the front of the house with beautiful flowering roses and climbing plants extending up the front fascia of the Hall. The terrace opens out to a large front lawn with an enormous cedar tree at the end, and then on into an arboretum with a number of mature specimen trees, long grass with wild flowers and mown paths, and many new trees planted by the owners of the hall. At the end of the lawn is a stone temple with climbing roses. The lawned garden continues to the side of the property, with mature shrub and flower borders against the house and sloping down to a terrace below which is a hard Tennis Court. At the bottom of the slope a gate leading into mature parkland at the bottom of which is a lake. The Swimming Pool area is accessed by stone steps and bordered by lawn and surrounded by trees. The pool is heated via oil and has an electric rolling solar cover. An archway door from the side garden leads into the courtyard garden area to the rear of the house, with a number of stone garden stores with raised herbaceous and flower borders. In all the gardens and grounds amount to approximately 9 acres. Services Norton Hall Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating serviced by 2 boilers. Separate Oil fired hot water boiler and storage. Mains electricity. A Panasonic telephone system with 2 house lines and a separate BT line for security system. subject to BT transfer regulations.

10 Security alarm with central station and fire detection Gas for cookers is via gas bottles Central tv satellite system with links to main rooms Housekeepers Cottage Private water and drainage Mains electricity separate from the main house. Oil fired central heating. Rights of Way The main driveway is shared with access to the Estate farmhouse & cottages. There is also a back drive which leads past the farm, which tenants can use. Fixtures and Fittings The property is available to let unfurnished, with the existing fixtures and fittings described in these letting particulars. Please note furniture/appliances seen in any marketing material or viewing, may be subject to change. There will be some of the larger pieces of furniture remaining in the property during the letting and there may also be the option to retain some additional furnishings, subject to agreement. Please contact us should you wish clarity on any specific items. Outgoings 1. The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings and running costs, to include the alarm system, in connection with the house and Housekeepers Cottage (if let to the tenant with vacant possession) to include the Council Tax. 2. The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings, maintenance and running costs, in connection to the swimming pool and tennis court at the property. 3. The cost of garden maintenance extending to 25 hours per week will be included within the agreed monthly rent for the property. Any additional gardening would be by at the tenants own expense. This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES744697). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE. 4. The tenants will be responsible for the tenancy set up costs as outlined in our Application Form. EPC The property is Grade II listed and therefore exempt from the EPC regulations. Local Authority Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX. Tel POSTCODE GL55 6PX. Swimming Pool Tennis Court Norton Hall Area : 8.68 acres Viewing Please telephone: Butler Sherborn, Burford Office T , E vanessa@butlersherborn.co.uk The London Office T or KEY Shared Access Excluded from Tenancy Carter Jonas, Oxford Office T , E christopher.way@carterjonas.co.uk Carter Jonas, Mayfair Office T E jasper.feilding@carterjonas.co.uk

Directions From Stow on the Wold take the A424 towards Broadway which will join the A44.

3 miles, then turning left at the junction, onto the B4632, then immediately right to Stratford, Mickleton and Hidcote.

At the top of the hill, as the road bends to the left, turn right into a private drive (before the stone bridge).

21 17'3 x 13'10 B Wine Store 2 5.27 x 4.48 17'3 x 14'8 Up Cellar Room 1 6.14 x 5.27 20'2 x 17'3 up Wine Store 3.37 x 3.10 11'1 x 10'2 Cellar Room 3 9.14 x 5.59 30'0 x 18'4 Cellar Room 2 7.97 x 5.

11 Directions From Stow on the Wold take the A424 towards Broadway which will join the A44. After approximately 3 miles, take the second right hand turning towards Chipping Campden (bus route) and continue on this road for approx. 3 miles, then turning left at the junction, onto the B4632, then immediately right to Stratford, Mickleton and Hidcote. Proceed on this road and on entering Mickleton village turn left towards Broadway/ Cheltenham. After approx. ½ mile turn right signed to Honeybourne and continue for ½ a mile on this road. At the top of the hill, as the road bends to the left, turn right into a private drive (before the stone bridge). Continue down this drive over the cattle grids and the entrance to Norton Hall will be the first entrance on the right. Cellar B T T Boiler Room x '3 x 10'2 Boiler Room x '3 x 13'10 B Wine Store x '3 x 14'8 Up Cellar Room x '2 x 17'3 up Wine Store 3.37 x '1 x 10'2 Cellar Room x '0 x 18'4 Cellar Room x '2 x 18'4 Approximate Gross Internal Area = sq m / sq ft Cellar = sq m / 3217 sq ft Total = sq m / sq ft Boot Room 3.03 x '11 x 9'9 Larder Catering Kitchen 7.12 x '4 x 12'10 Main Kitchen 7.91 x '11 x 16'9 Inner Hall Up Cottage Sitting Room 5.01 x '5 x 16'0 Up Oil Tank Oil Tank Kitchen 4.20 x '9 x 7'7 Laundry Room 5.40 x '9 x 12'10 Dn Bedroom x '2 x 11'5 Attic Room Bedroom x '2 x 9'2 Bedroom 4.88 x '0 x 9'2 Bedroom 3.82 x '6 x 10'4 Dn Bedroom 5.68 x '8 x 10'0 Dn up Bedroom x '2 x 11'5 up up Bedroom x '1 x 12'2 Disclaimer 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. Neither Butler Sherborn and Carter Jonas nor the seller accept responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. May Family Room x '7 x 20'11 Drawing Room x '3 x 23'2 Ground Floor Dn Library 6.11 x '1 x 16'8 Entance Hall Up IN Dining Room 8.62 x '3 x 18'1 Sitting Room 7.93 x '0 x 18'1 First Floor Master Bedroom 6.44 x '2 x 14'3 Bedroom x '9 x 11'10 Up Dn Bedroom x '0 x 15'5 Landing Bedroom x '1 x 17'1 Bedroom x '1 x 16'5 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. 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.

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