Marston Farm

Marston Farm
Priors Marston, Southam, Warwickshire
Marston Farm
Shuckburgh Road, Priors Marston, Southam, Warwickshire CV47 7RY
Approximate distances
• Southam 6 miles
• Daventry 7 miles
• Banbury 13 miles
• M40 (J11) 12 miles
• M1 (J16) 15 miles
• Leamington Spa 13.5 miles
• Northampton 20 miles
An exceptional lifestyle property combining period family home,
leisure facilities, agricultural and equestrian buildings sitting
in 85 acres of pasture and amenity land
Entrance hall • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Snug/library
Former barn incorporating living/dining/entertaining areas • Games room
Study area • Master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom
Three further bedrooms (two with ensuites) • Guest suite with bedroom and bathroom
Family bathroom
Leisure complex with indoor 18 metre heated pool • Changing rooms
Shower room • Study • Astro turf tennis court
Beautifully maintained gardens • BBQ entertaining area • Pond • Lake with jetty
Steel portal framed building • Stables • Tack room • General store
Productive pasture and amenity land
In all 85.98 acres ( 34.80 hacters)
For Sale as a Whole
Banbury
01295 271555
fishergerman.co.uk
Situation
Marston Farm is situated close to the village of Priors Marston.
Priors Marston is a picturesque village situated in attractive
South Warwickshire countryside close to the borders of
Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. Made up of many period
houses, the thriving Conservation village offers a post office,
parish church, sports club, village hall, as well as a highly sought
after primary school and nursery, The Priors School, and a
popular public house, The Holly Bush Inn. It has easy access
to both the M40 (J11) and M1 (J16). There is a further range
of good schools in the area including Napton (3 miles) and
Southam (6 miles), along with Princethorpe (12 miles), Carrdus at
Overthorpe (15 miles), Warwick (16 miles) and Winchester House
at Brackley (18 miles).
Nearby Banbury, Daventry and Southam offer a wide range of
shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The larger centres of
Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon offer more
extensive facilities. There are regular train services to London
Marylebone from Banbury (53 mins approximately).
Description
Marston Farm is believed to originally date back to 1757. The
current owners have undertaken a complete and thorough
renovation and restoration programme of works, completed to
the highest of standards, which has resulted in a very special
property with abundant charm and a wealth of original retained
period features. It sits in the centre of its own land, providing
total privacy and seclusion with no footpaths crossing the farm.
The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway.
The entrance hall, with original stone floor, leads to the
well-designed kitchen/breakfast room, with bespoke hand
built units, granite worktops and central island. Integrated
appliances include a Britannia range cooker, dishwasher and
space for a large fridge/freezer. An inglenook fireplace, with
woodburner, at one end provides a comfortable seating area.
Steps lead down to a snug/library with woodburner. Adjacent
to the kitchen is a good size utility/boot room, leading to the
garage and boiler room.
The real heart of the property is the magnificent full height
former barn. This has been meticulously restored to now provide
impressive living, dining and entertaining areas, with bi-fold doors
at each side leading to the landscaped gardens. A feature
fireplace at one end provides a striking focal point.
Leading from this is the games room with study area. A spiral
staircase leads to a guest suite, incorporating a beautifully
presented bedroom, with original ceiling beams, and ensuite
bathroom. The minstrel gallery can be accessed from this level.
Adjacent to the leisure complex is a large study, with integrated
desk, drawers and bookshelves, with bi-fold doors leading to the
garden.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, two with
ensuite bathrooms, and stairs lead to an upper first floor family
bathroom.
A spiral staircase leads to the second floor master suite,
incorporating a bedroom, dressing room, with a range of built in
wardrobes, and adjacent bathroom benefitting from fine rural
views.
Leisure Complex
The leisure complex is accessed from the games room
and includes an indoor 18 metre heated swimming pool
incorporating a salted water system, with retractable glass walls
and ceiling, adjacent changing rooms and shower room. The
surrounding terrace leads to the gardens.
Adjacent to the pool complex is an all-weather astro turf tennis
court.
Gardens and Grounds
Buildings
The Land
The beautifully maintained gardens are predominantly laid to
lawn with mature trees, flower borders and shrubs. There are
several terraces providing perfect places to relax and entertain,
with a dedicated BBQ area and decked area with fish pond.
Situated to the rear of the property is a substantial fully enclosed
steel portal frame building extending to approximately 32 metres
x 14 metres. The building is currently used for storage purposes
but has potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining the
necessary planning consents. Adjacent to this building is a useful
portal frame lean to. Also included in the yard area is a range
of stables comprising two stables, tack room and a general
store. Situated on the principal barn and stables is a range of
photovoltaic cells generating an income. Further details are
available upon request.
The land is ring fenced and extends to approximately 85.98
acres, being productive pasture and amenity land. The land
is fully stock proof and is well divided by mature hedgerows
making it ideal for grazing purposes. Located close to the house
is an attractive lake with a jetty.
Views from the gardens are over your own land including a lake
and the open countryside beyond.
The property is approached via a private gravelled drive leading
to a parking area for ample vehicles.
Basic Payment Scheme and
Environmental Stewardship
Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are claimed and will be
included in the sale subject to the relevant clauses inserted in
the contract to protect the vendor for any breaches in cross
compliance for purchases within the scheme year. The property
is not entered into any Environmental Stewardship schemes.
Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights
The sporting, mineral and timber rights in so far as they are
owned are included in the freehold sale.
Local Authorities
Stratford-on-Avon District Council. T: 01789 267 575
www.Stratford.gov.uk
Council Tax band F
Services
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a
private Klargester system. Heating is via a hybrid ground source
heat pump with oil support.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these
particulars together are excluded from the sale but some may
be available by separate negotiation.
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Main House = 926 sq.m / 9972 sq.ft
Outbuilding = 553 sq.m / 5956 sq.ft
Total = 1479 sq.m / 15928 sq.ft
Gallery
18'4" x 6'4"
(5.60m x 1.93m)
Store
6'9" x 5'0"
(2.05m x 1.53m)
DN
Cellar
11'9" x 9'9"
(3.57m x 2.98m)
DN
Snug/Library
20'6" x 15'9"
(6.24m x 4.80m)
Guest Bedroom Suite
19'3" x 16'9"
(5.88m x 5.10m)
UP
DN
First Floor Above Games Room
Cellar
17'3" x 8'9"
(5.27m x 2.67m)
Bedroom
14'5" x 12'4"
(4.39m x 3.75m)
UP
Plant Room
12'2" x 8'8"
(3.70m x 2.65m)
Cellar
Pool Room
63'8" x 33'6"
(19.40m x 10.20m)
Games Room
27'1" x 25'7"
(8.26m x 7.81m)
DN
Drawing Room
26'6" x 24'7"
(8.07m x 7.50m)
UP
UP
DN
17'8" x 14'5"
(5.39m x 4.40m)
Study Area
Hallway
14'7" x 8'11"
(4.44m x 2.72m)
DN
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
33'8" x 20'6"
(10.27m x 6.24m)
DN
Utility Room/
Boot Room
10'0" x 4'8"
(3.05m x 1.42m)
DN
10'0" x 4'5"
(3.05m x 1.35m)
Swimming Pool
Bathroom
Bedroom
14'2" x 11'11"
(4.31m x 3.63m)
Upper First Floor
DN
Dressing Room
13'1" x 12'2"
(4.00m x 3.70m)
Study
21'4" x 14'6"
(6.50m x 4.41m)
DN
UP
Bedroom
16'5" x 12'4"
(5.01m x 3.77m)
Ground Floor
First Floor
Garage/
Boiler Room
25'1" x 14'5"
(7.64m x 4.40m)
Master Bedroom
19'11" x 18'10"
(6.07m x 5.74m)
Second Floor
Ground Floor
Easements, Wayleaves and Rights
of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of
way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the property
or not however it is believed there are no public rights of way
crossing the property.
Viewings
Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents.
Plans, photographs and
measurements
The plans, photographs and measurements and areas within
the sales particulars are provided for identification purposes only
and do not form part of the sale contract and the purchaser
(s) shall be deemed to have fully satisfied themselves as to
the description of the property and neither the vendor nor the
vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or
the ownership thereof.
Directions
From Banbury, (M40 J11) proceed north on the A423 Southam
Road, passing signs for Mollington, Farnborough and Claydon.
As you go over the brow of the hill with the ‘Wharf’ pub on
the left, turn right signposted for Wormleighton and Upper
Boddington. Proceed through Wormleighton and take the left
turn to Priors Hardwick. Continue through Priors Hardwick to Priors
Marston. On arriving in Priors Marston follow the road through
the village. Take the right hand turn onto the Shuckburgh Road
and Marston Farm will be found after approximately ¾ mile on
the left hand side.
Photos and particulars prepared August 2016
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This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES753270). 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.
This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M.
Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES753270). 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.
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Please note: Fisher German LLP and any Joint Agents give notice that: The
particulars are produced in good faith are set out as a general guide only
and do not constitute or form any part of an offer or any contract.
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representation or warranty on any property.