House For Sale £7,500,000
A glorious Grade II listed family home. An inspired fusion of contemporary and traditional architecture combined with spectacular gardens, grounds, moat and waterways.
Description
A quintessentially English country house that nestles gently within its landscape surrounded by its gardens, meadows and waterways. It has been lovingly and meticulously restored and enhanced by the present owners, seamlessly marrying ancient and modern.
Having worked closely with Sprately Architects in Henley, this stunning home showcases inspirational key architectural innovations. A bespoke, curved glass roof, encloses what was previously an external courtyard, now forming the spectacular kitchen at the very heart of the house. A striking glass cantilevered staircase appears to float to a glass landing from the kitchen, the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. The house is testimony to the ability of historic and contemporary architecture to coexist harmoniously.
The front door opens to the entrance hall with its original stone flagged floor. The morning and dining rooms sit immediately either side of the hall. Both these rooms feature tall ceilings, working fireplaces with stone surrounds and traditional cast iron radiators. The dual aspect morning room has cornicing, working wooden shutters and part panelled walls.
The hall leads on to the magnificent kitchen. Flooded with natural light from its glass roof, designed by ipig (Inspiring Projects Involving Glass), this room now connects to all principal rooms ensuring a pleasing flow to the ground floor. Wide douglas fir floorboards, 50ft in length, by Dinesen, span the kitchen and continue into the family room. The sleek lines of a Bulthaup kitchen grace the working end of this room with composite stone and stainless steel worktops. Twin large islands feature every amenity including an oak breakfast bar to one side. Appliances include Gaggenau full height fridge and freezer, wine fridge, five zone induction hob, steam oven, fan oven and warming drawer. There is also a Miele dishwasher, Quooker boiling tap and extra undercounter fridge. A large door opens to the kitchen garden. Original wide stone steps, that in an earlier life led to an outside store, now access the vaulted games room with its bespoke contemporary stone fireplace. Open plan steps spiral down from the kitchen to the two cellars with their barrel ceilings. Opposite, the dramatic cantilevered glass staircase, with its fibre optic illuminated open treads, floats seamlessly to the first-floor glass landing, accessing two of the bedrooms. A wide glass sliding door retreats into the wall leading to the east facing family room with glazed French doors opening to the garden. Two stone flagged rear hallways house the boot room, two cloakrooms and utility/laundry room. Both open to the garden.
The atmospheric library is a wonderfully cosy room with its beams, wood panelling and open fireplace. Dual aspect with south and westerly views, it has a connecting door to the dining room and views into the garden. Opposite is the cinema room with inset 60 inch TV, surround sound and wood burning stove. From here, behind a door, a staircase rises to the principal bedroom suite.
Steps lead up through glazed French doors to the double height east entrance hall with its exposed timber work and stone floor opening to the parterre garden.
From the front hall, stairs wind to the galleried landing above. Here there are three bedrooms, one also connecting to the principal bedroom suite. A corridor leads on to the family shower room and bathroom and a further separate cloakroom. At one end the corridor opens to the glass landing and two further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. At the opposite end is another door accessing the principal bedroom suite. From here a winding staircase leads to the attic bedroom with its den and separate workstation.
The lovely, dual aspect principal bedroom suite has glorious views over the garden. It can be accessed via the landing, its own staircase down to the cinema/TV room and via a further bedroom, offering flexibility of use. The dressing room opens on to the en suite bathroom where there is a contemporary freestanding bath and large shower spanning the depth of the room.
The eclectic fusion of styles culminates in a wonderfully warm and welcoming family home, which is just what The Manor has been for the past 16 years.
Awards include The riba Ibstock Downland Prize (conservation extension winner) 2009, finalist of the Grand Design Awards 2009 and riba South Conservation Award 2010.
Technical specification
• Water source heat pump system
• rhi (Renewable Heat Incentive) government grant of £22,000pa for a further three years
• Solar panel photovoltaic system for all electricity with a c.£3,000 pa feed in tariff for a further ten years
• Solar hot water heating system
• Underfloor heati
Location
Blewbury is a pretty Oxfordshire village lying at the foot of the Berkshire Downs, within a conservation area and the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a strong community spirit and boasts two local pubs, pre-school and primary school, farm shop, recreation ground, Post Office, croquet, tennis and cricket clubs. There are myriad footpaths and bridleways to enjoy, including along the ancient Ridgeway, just a short distance away.
The property is ideally situated for easy access to the road and rail networks via the M4 and M40 and both Didcot Parkway and Reading stations, offer fast and efficient services to London Paddington with journey times from 39 and 23 minutes respectively.
The market town of Wallingford, under six miles away, is ideal for everyday shopping requirements, with historic Oxford presenting a vast array of cultural opportunities and pastimes.
Schools
There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Moulsford, Cranford House, The Europa School, Radley and Downe House, as well as the highly regarded schools in Abingdon and Oxford.
Sporting Opportunities
Hunting with the Old Berks Hunt, National Hunt Racing at Newbury, shooting on the Yattendon Estate. There is a choice of golf clubs nearby and Lambourn, the Valley of the Racehorse, is approximately 18 miles away.
Although situated within the village, The Manor is tucked away and hidden from view down a tree lined drive and offers total privacy and seclusion.
Directions
From London take the M4 exiting at J12 onto the A4 towards Theale and Reading. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Bath Road towards A340 and Newbury. Remain on the A340 for 4.6 miles and then take the A329 at Pangbourne. Head straight on at the traffic lights at Streatley and after 500 yards bear left on the A417. Continue into Blewbury village, past the petrol station and turn right onto South Street. Continue until the lane forks left and becomes Berry Lane. The entrance gates will be found on the right after a short distance.
From Oxford take the A34 south to the Chilton/Harwell A4185. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Hagbourne Hill towards Blewbury and Didcot. After approx.1 mile, at the roundabout, take the second exit towards Blewbury. After approximately 1.9 miles upon entering the village turn left onto Westbrook Street. Keep left onto Berry Lane. The entrance gates will be found after 230 yds on the left.
Additional Info
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Services
Three-phase mains electric
Heating via water-source heat pump
Supplementary power via solar photovoltaic panels
Solar water heating system
Mains drainage and water
Electric Vehicle charging point
Local Authority
Vale of the White Horse
Date Code
Photographs taken and brochure prepared August 2022
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or Knight Frank
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
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.
Description
A quintessentially English country house that nestles gently within its landscape surrounded by its gardens, meadows and waterways. It has been lovingly and meticulously restored and enhanced by the present owners, seamlessly marrying ancient and modern.
Having worked closely with Sprately Architects in Henley, this stunning home showcases inspirational key architectural innovations. A bespoke, curved glass roof, encloses what was previously an external courtyard, now forming the spectacular kitchen at the very heart of the house. A striking glass cantilevered staircase appears to float to a glass landing from the kitchen, the first of its kind to be installed in the UK. The house is testimony to the ability of historic and contemporary architecture to coexist harmoniously.
The front door opens to the entrance hall with its original stone flagged floor. The morning and dining rooms sit immediately either side of the hall. Both these rooms feature tall ceilings, working fireplaces with stone surrounds and traditional cast iron radiators. The dual aspect morning room has cornicing, working wooden shutters and part panelled walls.
The hall leads on to the magnificent kitchen. Flooded with natural light from its glass roof, designed by ipig (Inspiring Projects Involving Glass), this room now connects to all principal rooms ensuring a pleasing flow to the ground floor. Wide douglas fir floorboards, 50ft in length, by Dinesen, span the kitchen and continue into the family room. The sleek lines of a Bulthaup kitchen grace the working end of this room with composite stone and stainless steel worktops. Twin large islands feature every amenity including an oak breakfast bar to one side. Appliances include Gaggenau full height fridge and freezer, wine fridge, five zone induction hob, steam oven, fan oven and warming drawer. There is also a Miele dishwasher, Quooker boiling tap and extra undercounter fridge. A large door opens to the kitchen garden. Original wide stone steps, that in an earlier life led to an outside store, now access the vaulted games room with its bespoke contemporary stone fireplace. Open plan steps spiral down from the kitchen to the two cellars with their barrel ceilings. Opposite, the dramatic cantilevered glass staircase, with its fibre optic illuminated open treads, floats seamlessly to the first-floor glass landing, accessing two of the bedrooms. A wide glass sliding door retreats into the wall leading to the east facing family room with glazed French doors opening to the garden. Two stone flagged rear hallways house the boot room, two cloakrooms and utility/laundry room. Both open to the garden.
The atmospheric library is a wonderfully cosy room with its beams, wood panelling and open fireplace. Dual aspect with south and westerly views, it has a connecting door to the dining room and views into the garden. Opposite is the cinema room with inset 60 inch TV, surround sound and wood burning stove. From here, behind a door, a staircase rises to the principal bedroom suite.
Steps lead up through glazed French doors to the double height east entrance hall with its exposed timber work and stone floor opening to the parterre garden.
From the front hall, stairs wind to the galleried landing above. Here there are three bedrooms, one also connecting to the principal bedroom suite. A corridor leads on to the family shower room and bathroom and a further separate cloakroom. At one end the corridor opens to the glass landing and two further bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. At the opposite end is another door accessing the principal bedroom suite. From here a winding staircase leads to the attic bedroom with its den and separate workstation.
The lovely, dual aspect principal bedroom suite has glorious views over the garden. It can be accessed via the landing, its own staircase down to the cinema/TV room and via a further bedroom, offering flexibility of use. The dressing room opens on to the en suite bathroom where there is a contemporary freestanding bath and large shower spanning the depth of the room.
The eclectic fusion of styles culminates in a wonderfully warm and welcoming family home, which is just what The Manor has been for the past 16 years.
Awards include The riba Ibstock Downland Prize (conservation extension winner) 2009, finalist of the Grand Design Awards 2009 and riba South Conservation Award 2010.
Technical specification
• Water source heat pump system
• rhi (Renewable Heat Incentive) government grant of £22,000pa for a further three years
• Solar panel photovoltaic system for all electricity with a c.£3,000 pa feed in tariff for a further ten years
• Solar hot water heating system
• Underfloor heati
Location
Blewbury is a pretty Oxfordshire village lying at the foot of the Berkshire Downs, within a conservation area and the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a strong community spirit and boasts two local pubs, pre-school and primary school, farm shop, recreation ground, Post Office, croquet, tennis and cricket clubs. There are myriad footpaths and bridleways to enjoy, including along the ancient Ridgeway, just a short distance away.
The property is ideally situated for easy access to the road and rail networks via the M4 and M40 and both Didcot Parkway and Reading stations, offer fast and efficient services to London Paddington with journey times from 39 and 23 minutes respectively.
The market town of Wallingford, under six miles away, is ideal for everyday shopping requirements, with historic Oxford presenting a vast array of cultural opportunities and pastimes.
Schools
There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Moulsford, Cranford House, The Europa School, Radley and Downe House, as well as the highly regarded schools in Abingdon and Oxford.
Sporting Opportunities
Hunting with the Old Berks Hunt, National Hunt Racing at Newbury, shooting on the Yattendon Estate. There is a choice of golf clubs nearby and Lambourn, the Valley of the Racehorse, is approximately 18 miles away.
Although situated within the village, The Manor is tucked away and hidden from view down a tree lined drive and offers total privacy and seclusion.
Directions
From London take the M4 exiting at J12 onto the A4 towards Theale and Reading. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Bath Road towards A340 and Newbury. Remain on the A340 for 4.6 miles and then take the A329 at Pangbourne. Head straight on at the traffic lights at Streatley and after 500 yards bear left on the A417. Continue into Blewbury village, past the petrol station and turn right onto South Street. Continue until the lane forks left and becomes Berry Lane. The entrance gates will be found on the right after a short distance.
From Oxford take the A34 south to the Chilton/Harwell A4185. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Hagbourne Hill towards Blewbury and Didcot. After approx.1 mile, at the roundabout, take the second exit towards Blewbury. After approximately 1.9 miles upon entering the village turn left onto Westbrook Street. Keep left onto Berry Lane. The entrance gates will be found after 230 yds on the left.
Additional Info
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion
Services
Three-phase mains electric
Heating via water-source heat pump
Supplementary power via solar photovoltaic panels
Solar water heating system
Mains drainage and water
Electric Vehicle charging point
Local Authority
Vale of the White Horse
Date Code
Photographs taken and brochure prepared August 2022
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills or Knight Frank
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
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.
