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Longmans Barn Farm AV E N I N G • G L O U C E S T E R S H I R E

A pretty Cotswold farmhouse in a spectacular setting overlooking its own land of about 90 acres Minchinhampton 3 miles, Nailsworth 2.5 miles, Tetbury 4 miles, Stroud 7 miles (London Paddington in approximately 91 minutes), Kemble 9 miles (London Paddington in approximately 76 minutes), Cirencester 12 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles, Bath 27 miles, Bristol International Airport 38 miles, London 103 miles (all mileages and times are approximate) Entrance hall, 4 reception rooms, kitchen utility room, cloakroom, 6 bedrooms, (2 en suite), family bathroom, Large period barn, modern agricultural outbuildings woodlands, paddocks. In all about 90 acres (36.4 hectares) For Sale Freehold

Savills, Cirencester 1 Castle Street, Market Place Cirencester GL7 1QD

London Country Department 33 Margaret Street London W1G 0JD

Nick Croall Tel:+44 (0) 1285 627550 [email protected]

James Walker Tel: +44 (0) 20 7016 3825 [email protected]

savills.co.uk

Situation

Longmans Barn Farm is beautifully positioned just outside of the thriving village of Avening near to the popular and historic towns of Tetbury and Minchinhampton. Avening benefits from a Post Office, shop, primary school and two public houses. The larger regional market town of Cirencester is within easy reach whilst Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol provide a much wider range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities.

Travel

Sporting and Leisure

There are a wide range of local sporting and leisure activities, the area being particularly well known for its equestrian activities and events: • Racing - Cheltenham, Bath and Chepstow racecourses all within 25 miles away. • Golf - Minchinhampton Golf Club, Cotswold edge golf club both within a 10 mile radius of the property.

The property is well connected with a good train service from Kemble and Stroud into London Paddington from 76 minutes. The M4 motorway (junction 17) is also within easy reach providing access to London, the M25 and Heathrow Airport to the east and Bristol and the M5 to the west.

• Polo - The Beaufort Polo Club at Westonbirt and Cirencester Park Polo Club

Education

• Eventing - Top-class Horse Trials at Badminton Park and neighbouring Gatcombe Park

The area is well regarded for its preparatory and public schools. A wide choice of schools in the area include the highly Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close, Westonbirt School, the Cheltenham Colleges, Wycliffe, Rendcomb, Pate’s Grammar School, Marling School for Boys and Stroud High School. The renowned prep school, Beaudesert Park, is on Minchinhampton Common.

• Hunting - The estate is situated within The Dukeof Beaufort’s Hunt territory

Description

Longmans Barn Farm is located amongst some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside, in the heart of Gloucestershire, near the village of Avening. The house is located centrally within its 90 acres of land and is positioned at the head of a long driveway, which sweeps up to the main house with open fields on either side. The house sits in an elevated position and enjoys superb views over its own land towards Minchinhampton. Constructed of Cotswold stone under a Cotswold stone tile roof, the property sits in the middle of its land with spectacular views in every direction. The sale of Longmans Barn Farm offers an outstanding opportunity to create a first class family home in a wonderful setting. The ground floor has a number of well-proportioned reception rooms with most having French doors that open onto the delightful gardens. The bedroom accommodation is made up of a master bedroom suite, five further bedrooms and to family bathrooms. The gardens have been largely laid to lawn and surround the house to the east and south east. The large period barn is constructed of Cotswold stone under a recently replaced roof that has been divided into storage rooms on the ground floor and on the first floor is an exceptional and expansive space with a vaulted ceiling. The barn offers great potential to convert to additional accommodation subject to the usual planning consents being obtained. There are also two stables on the ground floor. The gardens and grounds have been well-maintained and provide a charming setting. The garden to the rear of the house is laid mainly to lawn, interspersed with specimen trees and there is a large Walnut

The Land tree with is roots and trunk surrounded by a four foot Cotswold stone wall. To the eastern side there are deep herbaceous borders that back on to open fields beyond and the garden is completely enclosed. There are two further barns, both modern agricultural barns currently storing machinery and vehicles. The property sits in the middle of its 90 acres which is divided into paddocks and fields which are currently used as grazing for livestock and horses.

The land extends to approximately 90 acres within a ring fence and surrounds the farmhouse and buildings. The landscape is very picturesque with its undulating countryside providing an interesting and attractive environment in which to live. There are about 30 acres of flatter land to the South of the house and buildings. At present the farmland is occupied by a local farmer and is grazed under license which expires in October 2016.

The land is Grade 3 and according to the Soil Survey of England and Wales the soils are primarily of the Elmton 1 Series being shallow well drained brashy calcareous fine loamy soils over limestone with some similar deeper soils and some non calcareous and calcareous clayey soils.

Approx. Gross Internal Area House: 4252 Sq Ft 395 Sq M (including double garage) Outbuilding: 2896 Sq Ft - 269 Sq M Total: 7148 Sq Ft - 664 Sq M

Ground Floor

First Floor

Ground Floor Outbuilding

First Floor Outbuilding

LONGMANS BARN FARM

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills and their clients give notice that:

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908)

General Remarks and Stipulations Tenure and Possession The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession. Access to Longmans Barn Farm is via a private drive, the first part of which is by formal right of access as marked between points X and Y on the sale plan.

Environmental Stewardship and the Basic Payment Scheme The farm was approved in September 2014 to be included in the Entry Level Scheme (ELS). It is the intention of the vendor to transfer the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlements to the purchaser. For the avoidance of doubt, the 2016 claim has been made by the vendor who will receive the full payment.

Designations Longmans Barn Farm falls within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property is sold subject to rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for utility services, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale or not. Please refer to the sale plan enclosed for the location of public rights of way.

Services Oil-fired central heating, mains electric and water. Private drainage.

Local Authorities Gloucestershire County Council www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Cotswold District Council www.cotswold.gov.uk

Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Directions (GL8 8NH)

From Cirencester take the A433 Tetbury road and upon reaching Tetbury turn right on to Hampton Street. Continue along this road and in to the village of Avening. Pass through Avening towards Nailsworth and around ½ a mile after leaving the village, the driveway to Longmans Barn Farm will be found on your left hand side, just after entering the wooded area.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents.

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 has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3 The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function; prospective purchasers/tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements. 4 We have not made any investigation into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution of land, air or water contamination and the purchaser is responsible for making his own enquiries in this regard. Photographs taken: July 2016. 16/09/06 NC. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.