House For Sale £1,750,000
Historic family home set in the centre of a sought after village.
Description
The Gables is a Grade II Listed building, and has a Stonesfield Slate roof. The south end of the house is an oak timber a-frame building dating from about 1570. The rest of The Gables was built around 1650 and built of stone walls to the ground floor and an oak timber frame for the two floors above. About 200 years ago the Swann family altered the Gables by changing the original casement windows into sash windows which were fashionable at the time, but which now make the house look Georgian; it is in fact considerably older.
Although situated in the centre of the old part of this thriving village, the Gables remains very secluded because the entry is through the archway and its garden has high walls.
Inside
The Gables shows its origins with many old oak beams which form the main roof structures of the house. It has been well maintained and modernised by the current owners and provides comfortable accommodation throughout.
The Gables is entered via a small porch which opens up to an entrance hall and dining room. This leads to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with utility and pantry. To the left of the entrance is a generous sitting room. Past the impressive original staircase, is a second sitting room.
Upstairs, there are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors. There are two staircases in the house and this allows the second sitting room, and the bedrooms above, to be used as self-contained accommodation if required.
On the ground floor is a large room named The Music Room, which opens directly onto the courtyard. This room offers excellent flexibility and can be used as part of the main house or could be completely self-contained and has its own washroom and toilet. It has been used by a number of local organisations as well as being available for hire.
Outside
The property is approached via a private archway leading to an enclosed courtyard and parking area. There are various outbuildings, garden stores and garages which are also accessed via the courtyard. The property sits in generous grounds of over an acre, and The Gables looks over a formal lawn with mature trees and herbaceous borders. There is a wall to one side with a pathway leading to a thatched summerhouse. There is also an orchard with a number of mature fruit trees, and beyond the orchard is a set of solar panels supplying the Gables and the grid under the Feed in Tariff system.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Location
Eynsham is an historic village lying seven miles west of Oxford. In the middle ages there was a substantial abbey which was built around 1005 and became famous in the region. In 1538 the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the remains stood for a century or so before eventually the stones from the abbey were used to build various houses in the village. The front door of The Gables comes from the abbey.
At the start of the 19th century the Gables was owned by James Swann. He also owned the paper mills at Eynsham and Wolvercote which supplied paper to the University of Oxford. Swann was a great friend of William Cobbett, who brought the first Acacia seed to England from America. One of the original four seeds is the massive tree in the Gables garden planted in 1805.
The Gables lies in the heart of this popular and thriving village which boasts good local amenities including primary and secondary schools, butcher, hardware store, small supermarket, public houses with restaurants and a weekly country market in the square. Further shopping, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Oxford and Witney, six miles to the west. Regular bus services operate to both Oxford and Witney.
Eynsham is ideally situated for anyone wanting to run a business from home. The village is on the A40 going west, and has easy access to the A34 going north and south, and to the M40 from London to Birmingham. There is a frequent bus service (the S1) from Eynsham into Oxford (passing the rail station) and out to Witney.
Directions
From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the first roundabout turn left onto the B4449, proceed to the next roundabout and then turn right into Cassington Road. Proceed into Newland Street and turn left into Queen Street. Take the first drive on the left and continue through the archway into the parking area for The Gables.
Additional Info
Witney 5.6 miles, Woodstock 6 miles, Oxford 7 miles, Oxford Parkway 5.8 miles (London Marylebone from 55 mins) (Distances are approximate)
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Services - Mains services connected.
Local Authority - West Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax - Band H
Date Code - Brochure prepared November 2021
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills Summertown office Fixtures and fittings - Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from Savills.
Description
The Gables is a Grade II Listed building, and has a Stonesfield Slate roof. The south end of the house is an oak timber a-frame building dating from about 1570. The rest of The Gables was built around 1650 and built of stone walls to the ground floor and an oak timber frame for the two floors above. About 200 years ago the Swann family altered the Gables by changing the original casement windows into sash windows which were fashionable at the time, but which now make the house look Georgian; it is in fact considerably older.
Although situated in the centre of the old part of this thriving village, the Gables remains very secluded because the entry is through the archway and its garden has high walls.
Inside
The Gables shows its origins with many old oak beams which form the main roof structures of the house. It has been well maintained and modernised by the current owners and provides comfortable accommodation throughout.
The Gables is entered via a small porch which opens up to an entrance hall and dining room. This leads to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with utility and pantry. To the left of the entrance is a generous sitting room. Past the impressive original staircase, is a second sitting room.
Upstairs, there are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors. There are two staircases in the house and this allows the second sitting room, and the bedrooms above, to be used as self-contained accommodation if required.
On the ground floor is a large room named The Music Room, which opens directly onto the courtyard. This room offers excellent flexibility and can be used as part of the main house or could be completely self-contained and has its own washroom and toilet. It has been used by a number of local organisations as well as being available for hire.
Outside
The property is approached via a private archway leading to an enclosed courtyard and parking area. There are various outbuildings, garden stores and garages which are also accessed via the courtyard. The property sits in generous grounds of over an acre, and The Gables looks over a formal lawn with mature trees and herbaceous borders. There is a wall to one side with a pathway leading to a thatched summerhouse. There is also an orchard with a number of mature fruit trees, and beyond the orchard is a set of solar panels supplying the Gables and the grid under the Feed in Tariff system.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Location
Eynsham is an historic village lying seven miles west of Oxford. In the middle ages there was a substantial abbey which was built around 1005 and became famous in the region. In 1538 the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the remains stood for a century or so before eventually the stones from the abbey were used to build various houses in the village. The front door of The Gables comes from the abbey.
At the start of the 19th century the Gables was owned by James Swann. He also owned the paper mills at Eynsham and Wolvercote which supplied paper to the University of Oxford. Swann was a great friend of William Cobbett, who brought the first Acacia seed to England from America. One of the original four seeds is the massive tree in the Gables garden planted in 1805.
The Gables lies in the heart of this popular and thriving village which boasts good local amenities including primary and secondary schools, butcher, hardware store, small supermarket, public houses with restaurants and a weekly country market in the square. Further shopping, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Oxford and Witney, six miles to the west. Regular bus services operate to both Oxford and Witney.
Eynsham is ideally situated for anyone wanting to run a business from home. The village is on the A40 going west, and has easy access to the A34 going north and south, and to the M40 from London to Birmingham. There is a frequent bus service (the S1) from Eynsham into Oxford (passing the rail station) and out to Witney.
Directions
From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the first roundabout turn left onto the B4449, proceed to the next roundabout and then turn right into Cassington Road. Proceed into Newland Street and turn left into Queen Street. Take the first drive on the left and continue through the archway into the parking area for The Gables.
Additional Info
Witney 5.6 miles, Woodstock 6 miles, Oxford 7 miles, Oxford Parkway 5.8 miles (London Marylebone from 55 mins) (Distances are approximate)
Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Services - Mains services connected.
Local Authority - West Oxfordshire District Council
Council Tax - Band H
Date Code - Brochure prepared November 2021
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills Summertown office Fixtures and fittings - Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from Savills.
