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Beckley Manor BECKLEY OXFORD OX3 9TG Oxford 5.5 miles, Islip Station 2 miles (London/Marylebone from 52 minutes), M40 (J8A) 6 miles, Heathrow Airport 46 miles (Distances and times approximate) Stunning Manor House set in about 35 acres, with convenient access to Oxford and commuter networks Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, utility room, 2 WC s, summer room, wine cellar, principal bedroom suite, dressing room & en suite bathroom, 6 further bedrooms (2 en suite), 4 further bath/shower rooms, 2nd floor study/sitting room, Indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, changing area and WC, plant room Integral double garage, detached barn, open bay storage Gardens, grounds, woodland and pasture. IN ALL ABOUT 34.7 ACRES Savills Oxford 256 Banbury Road Summertown Oxford OX2 7DE summertown@savills.com 01865 339700 Savills Country Department 33 Margaret Street London W1J 6ER countrydepartment@savills.com 0207 016 3780 3
Beckley Manor Directions From London exit the M40 at J8. Proceed along the A40 towards Oxford. At the Headington roundabout take the last exit on to Bayswater road as signed to Horton-cum-Studley. Proceed along this road for the T junction with B4027 turn left towards Islip. Pass the turns to Beckley. A short distance after the turn to Elsfield the entrance to Beckley Manor is found on the right. If you reach the turn to Woodeaton you have gone too far. From the Oxford ring road A40 take the Marston/ John Radcliffe exit taking the left turn for Elsfield and then immediately left again to Woodeaton. Proceed through Woodeaton and turn right on to the B4027. The entrance to Beckley Manor is on the left after about half a mile. Situation Beckley Manor is situated in glorious greenbelt countryside about 5 miles north east of Oxford between the villages of Beckley and Noke at the edge of the edge of the Otmoor valley and its RSPB nature reserve. The university city of Oxford is renowned for its excellent schools, easily accessed from Beckley Manor, including The Dragon, Summerfields, St. Edwards, Oxford High School, Headington School and Magdalen College School. The city also provides for extensive retail and cultural facilities. The village of Beckley has an active community and amenities include:-well regarded primary school, medieval church, community owned public house, new village hall and sports fields. Neighbouring Islip benefits from two public houses, doctors surgery, primary school and mainline rail station. More extensive amenities are found in Oxford and Bicester. Communication is excellent with M40 junctions 8 and 9 providing access to London and the Midlands. Islip Station is about 2 miles, (London/ Marylebone from 52 mins), alternatively the recently opened Oxford Parkway is about 5.5 miles (London/Marylebone from 55 mins) and the Oxford Tube provides a bus service from the Thornhill Park and Ride to London from about 1 hour. Leisure and sporting facilities nearby include Polo at Kirtlington, golf at many clubs including Studley Golf Club, North Oxford Golf Club, Kirtlington Golf Club and The Oxfordshire Golf Club, Thame. The property gives direct access to a bridleway through Beckley to the Otmoor Nature reserve for beautiful walks and rides. 4
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Description Sitting proudly in in its own land of about 35 acres, Beckley Manor is approached down a lime tree lined private drive opening to ample gravel parking at the front of the property. Constructed in 1997 of limestone beneath a clay tile pitched roof, with English oak throughout, the property has been well maintained and updated by the current owners. Beckley Manor is a beautiful family home finished to a very high standard with quality craftsmanship including solid oak panelled doors, deep skirting boards, bespoke oak radiator covers and ceiling cornicing. Accommodation over three floors lends itself perfectly to everyday family living and entertaining. The magnificent reception hall with an imperial staircase rising to galleried landing is most impressive. Beyond the stairs is a state of the art purpose built wine cellar, with electronically controlled glass vault door and space for 1300 bottles. Reception rooms include dining room, family room with wood burner and French doors to the terrace, study, and welcoming drawing room with bay window, oak floors and enclosed fireplace. 6
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The kitchen with large central island has granite surfaces, oak units, window seats, professional double Lacanche range (gas and electric hobs, gas and electric ovens), walk in pantry with hand-built oak units and informal breakfast area overlooking and opening to the terrace and gardens beyond. To the rear of the kitchen is a large boot room and utility room. Also, on the ground floor is the fabulous leisure wing, with a summer room which is ideal for use as gym, games room or party room depending on needs. The summer room opens to the indoor swimming pool, steam room and Jacuzzi with doors opening to the terrace. 9
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On the first floor the principal bedroom suite has a stunning feature window overlooking the gardens, large dressing area with bespoke oak fitted cupboards and en suite bathroom with underfloor heating, separate shower, bath and twin basins. There are four further bedrooms (2 en suite) and 3 bath/shower rooms on the first floor. On the second floor are two more bedrooms, a bathroom, large walk-in airing cupboard and sitting room/study/bedroom 8. 11
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Outbuildings, gardens and grounds Attached to the main house is an integral double garage with electric doors and a plant room. A short distance from the main house is a smart oak framed barn with an open bay and two closed stores, (a work shop and tractor garage). There is a further oak-framed open-sided equipment store and a log store. The grounds at Beckley Manor are very well established; a small lake and woodland at the entrance to the property are a haven for wildlife. To the rear large terraces are perfect for entertaining. There is a productive fruit and vegetable garden and orchard including apple, pear and plum trees. Agricultural land is currently divided into two large post and rail fields currently used for grazing. A special feature of Beckley Manor is the woodland. With more established woods being complimented with 1800 recently planted trees to encourage more wildlife. With 150 recently installed solar photovoltaic panels supplying electricity to heat the hot water and export excess to the national grid, Beckley Manor more than covers its own annual energy costs and provides additional income. Agent s notes 1/ The agricultural land is registered for payments under the Basic Payment Scheme and all the Entitlements relevant to the land will be transferred to the purchaser on completion of the sale. For the avoidance of doubt the Vendor will retain the 2018 payment. 2/ Woodland grants received in 1998, 2000 and 2013 for woodland planting, each lasting 30 years 3/ 150 solar photovoltaic panels generate 32 kilowatts and income of 13,000 per year (tax free and RPI linked). The Tarriff will be transferred to the incoming owner. 4/ A bridleway passes across the field. Refer to site plan. 5/ Beckley Manor has right of way over the first part of the lane and an agreement is in place to store bins in designated area. Services Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Separate boiler for swimming pool. Underfloor heating to family room and principal bathroom. Hot water heated by solar photovoltaic panels. Private drainage. Propane gas for cooking. Gigaclear high speed fibre broadband. Security System. Local Authority Cherwell District Council Council Tax Band H Tenure Freehold with vacant possession on completion. 13
Clariss House N Pond Pond Lower Wood' Farmhouse Pond Pond BW This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (100024244). 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. Beckley Manor B 4027 13.944ha 34.46ac BW ETL NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 24809/BECKLEY MANOR_BROC Date: 21/05/2018 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) 856800 NOTE: THE RIGHTS OF WAY SHOWN ON THE PLAN ARE FOR INDICATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. FOR LEGAL PURPOSES REFER TO THE DEFINITIVE RIGHT OF WAY MAP. FB NOT TO SCALE Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs taken and details prepared May 2018. 18/05/25 NQ. 14
Beckley Manor, Beckley, Oxford, OX3 9TG Gross internal area ( approx ) = 835.9 sq m / 8997 sq ft Basement (Including Wine Cellar) = 2.9 sq m / 31 sq ft Barn / Workshop = 60.4 sq m / 646 sq ft Total = 899.2 sq m / 9678 sq ft = Reduced headroom below 1.5 m / 5'0 N Bedroom 6 3.86 x 3.53 12'8 x 11'7 Dn T T Linen C'bd Bedroom 8 / Sitting Room 3.71 x 2.74 12'2 x 9'0 Bedroom 7 4.83 x 3.76 15'10 x 12'4 Bedroom 5 5.08 x 3.53 16'8 x 11'7 Bedroom 2 4.57 x 4.27 15'0 x 14'0 Pool 12.00 x 6.00 39'4 x 19'8 Jacuzzi Second Floor Eaves Up Dn Dn Galleried Landing Wine Cellar Entrance Bedroom 4 3.85 x 3.27 12'8 x 10'9 Bedroom 3 6.71 x 3.35 22'0 x 11'0 Dressing Room Swimming Room 16.62 x 8.25 54'6 x 27'5 Up Basement Dn Ground Floor First Floor Master Bedroom 5.49 x 4.57 18'0 x 15'0 Energy Efficiency Rating Steam Room Garage 6.50 x 5.45 21'4 x 17'11 Ground Floor Plant / Drying Room 5.45 x 3.02 17'11 x 9'11 Summer Room 6.86 x 5.00 22'6 x 16'5 Study 5.03 x 3.51 16'6 x 11'6 Drawing Room 7.06 x 5.66 23'2 x 18'7 Family Room 6.71 x 6.71 22'0 x 22'0 Breakfast Room 4.70 x 4.11 15'5 x 13'6 Reception Hall Up Kitchen 7.32 x 7.32 24'0 x 24'0 Pantry Barn 3 6.03 x 2.07 19'9 x 6'9 Barn 5.37 x 2.86 17'7 x 9'5 Barn 2 5.40 x 2.75 17'9 x 9'0 (Approx) Workshop 5.38 x 2.88 17'8 x 9'5 IN Dining Room 5.79 x 4.57 19'0 x 15'0 Utility 2.56 x 2.21 8'5 x 7'3 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) 15
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