ready token house

R E A DY T O K E N HOUSE
READY TOKEN
8
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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R E ADY TOKEN HOUSE
READY TOKEN
8
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Bibury: 3 miles, Cirencester: 6 miles, Cotswold Airport: 11 miles, Cheltenham: 17 miles, Swindon: 17 miles
Oxford: 35 miles, Kemble (mainline station to London Paddington in 80 minutes): 11 miles M4 (J.15): 15 miles
(Distances & time approximate)
A STUNNING COTSWOLD STONE HOUSE
WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND 57 ACRES
MAIN HOUSE
Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Cellar, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study with Cellar
Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Pantry, Boot Room, Cloakroom, Utility and Boiler Room
Master Bedroom Suite with En-Suite Bathroom Cloakroom
Family Bathroom, 4 Further Bedrooms (2 En-Suite)
2 Further Potential Double Bedrooms or Attic Storage.
COTTAGE
Kitchen, Sitting Room/Dining Room, Bathroom, Two Bedrooms.
Stable Block, Garaging, Studio, Indoor Air Conditioned Swimming Pool, Kitchen Garden and Greenhouse
Gardens, Orchard, Field Shelter, Airstrip, Parkland and Pasture.
IN ALL 57 ACRES
For Sale Freehold
The London Office,
Butler Sherborn
40 St James’s Place
43-45 Castle Street, Cirencester,
London, SW1A 1NS
Gloucestershire GL7 1QD
T 0207 839 0888
T 01285 883740
E [email protected]
E [email protected]
www.thelondonoffice.co.uk
www.butlersherborn.co.uk
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Description
Ready Token House is a handsome Cotswold stone house
with 17th Century origins with later additions. The present
owners have spent a great deal of time and care restoring and
refurbishing Ready Token House to an exceptionally high
standard whilst retaining many original features.
Ready Token House is constructed of Cotswold stone under
a Cotswold tile roof. Many of the windows are large stone
mullions with leaded light windows with attractive wrought iron
fittings. Arranged on three floors, the house provides excellent,
well proportioned accommodation with high ceilinged rooms.
Standing in a commanding position, lying behind Cotswold
stone walls, the house is privately set within its own delightful
gardens and grounds amounting to some 57 acres. Beyond the
paddocks the countryside rolls away into the distance providing
fabulous views as far away as the Marlborough Downs.
The house is approached through a pair of painted metal gates
onto a large gravelled drive. To the left is a well established
stable block and the Cottage providing useful ancillary
accommodation, and across the garden to the right is an
impressive air conditioned indoor swimming pool and
artist’s studio.
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Situation & Location
Ready Token House is situated close to the unspoilt Cotswold village of
Barnsley. The village is famous for Barnsley House, which is now an hotel
together with its famous gardens originally designed by the late Rosemary
Verey. There is also an excellent pub in the village known as the Village Pub
with a very good restaurant.
The main shopping centre for Ready Token House is Cirencester. Cirencester
is an historic Roman town, which became an important centre for the wool
trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. Shopping in
Cirencester is highly regarded, and off the main streets there are many
interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street.
More extensive shopping and cultural facilities are provided at Cheltenham,
Oxford and Swindon all of which are within easy reach.
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Barnsley is well served by good access
to the A417/A419 at Cirencester, which
provides excellent links to the M4 and
M5 motorways. Kemble and Swindon
stations provide regular inter-city train
links to London Paddington.
Amenities
There are many enjoyable walks in
the area together with an extensive
network of footpaths and bridleways
with excellent riding. Hunting is with
the VWH and polo played regularly at
Cirencester Park. Water sports at the
Cotswold Water Park, golf at South
Cerney, Swindon and Cirencester. Racing
at Cheltenham and Newbury. Theatres at
Oxford, Cheltenham and Bath.
There is a good choice of nursery
and primary schools in and around
Cirencester. The area is noted for both
its private and state schools. The former
include Hatherop Castle which is just a
short drive from the house, Rendcomb
College, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt,
and Cheltenham Ladies and Cheltenham
Boys Colleges.
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Accommodation
The ground floor offers generous and elegant
reception rooms comprising an Entrance Hall
with flag stone floor and large Oak staircase
rising to first floor landing. An impressive
Drawing Room with parquet flooring and
two large open fireplaces with carved stone
surrounds, stone mullion windows and door to
front. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room with bespoke
designed units and a four oven Oil fired Aga is
a superb space for relaxed family living while
the adjoining Dining Room provides a more
formal space for entertaining. There is a Study,
Boot Room and Utility Room all located on the
ground floor.
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On the first floor a wide landing leads to an impressive Master Bedroom with stunning views over the gardens and beyond with a series of
built in wardrobes and large stylish en-suite Bathroom. A further four Double Bedrooms (2 en-suite) lead off the landing as well as an airing
cupboard, cloakroom and family bathroom.
The second floor lends itself to two further double bedrooms but is currently used as storage.
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Gardens & Grounds
The gardens have been very well designed throughout with care
and attention that has been lavished upon them and provide
wonderful colour and splendour. The interestingly and well
stocked borders contrast well with the different areas of the
gardens. The flowering herbaceous borders have been planted
with a mass of ground under planting of spring bulbs. The
gardens are a balance of the formal with individual corners
contrasting well with the wide expanses of lawns, edged with wild
flower meadow planting.
Numerous doors from the main house lead directly out to the
terrace and formal lawned area. Beyond the fountain and across
the sweeping lawns is a Ha-Ha, which seamlessly divides the
gardens and the land. The paved Fountain Area sits grandly
in front of the house, with an attractively planted avenue
of evergreen oaks. Commanding views of the surrounding
countryside can be enjoyed from almost every aspect of the
garden.
The borders surrounding the terrace have been generously
planted with a wide variety of mature bushes, roses, lavender and
plants to provide intense colour and scent throughout the year,
including topiary shaped yew and a magnificent Magnolia tree.
To the side of Ready Token House is a secluded pond garden
with a Roman well (160’ deep)and well house.
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Outside
Ready Token House is set behind secure electronically controlled painted metal gates
and Cotswold stone walls offering privacy and tranquillity. The property stands within
mature landscaped gardens and terraces with parking for numerous cars to the rear.
To the rear and opposite the back door of Ready Token House is a wooden
Greenhouse, which is well located to the kitchen garden and the orchard. Adjacent to
this is the oil tank and an open fronted log store.
From the side of the house a path leads to the Swimming Pool and Studio. Well
screened from the house this imaginative constructed indoor pool is like an oasis.
Fully equipped with underwater lighting and sound system its by-folding doors gives
commanding view over surrounding land. Stone paved terrace surrounds the pool. The
swimming pool area can also be accessed from the Studio. Suitable for a variety of uses
this versatile space is both light and spacious.
The walled area is edged by raised Cotswold stone borders planted with clipped box
hedging, roses, and variety of climbers along the wall together with ground under
planting.
Approached from a separate five bar gate off the lane and to the rear of the house lies
the Stable Block with 3 loose boxes with tack room, feed/rug store as well as further
stores, including workshop and machinery store. At each end of the stable block is a
garage.
Adjacent to the stable block is a two storey Cottage. The Cottage is situated within
close proximity to the main house yet retaining its own privacy. An open plan Sitting
Room with exposed ceiling timbers and wood burning stove and opens to the Kitchen
with an ample range of built in cupboards and drawers. Electric oven and 4 ring hob
with extractor hood over. Space for washing machine and stainless steel sink with
mixer tap. From the sitting room a corridor leads to: Bedroom 1 Double bedroom with
windows to front. Bathroom Bath with shower over, W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and
heated towel rail. From the sitting room a stair case rises to first floor landing and
door to: Bedroom 2 A small single room with window to side and build in cupboards.
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Land
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Ready Token House
Ready Token House is being sold with about 57 acres
(23.26 hectares). Of this about 50.7 are paddocks and
fields running away to the south of the house. They
provide excellent amenity and grazing for livestock, horses
and ponies. The level fields are walled and fenced with
water supplied to each of them. The enclosures vary in size,
many with natural hedges, and are going to provide ideal
grazing and facilities for eventers, hunters and polo ponies.
Included in the land are some lovely mature trees and young
plantations which are beginning to get very well established. These are predominantly hardwoods oaks, beeches, cherry
and ash. There is road frontage and gate access. In one of
the large fields is a 360 metre grass Airstrip
Conveniently the railed paddocks are situated nearest to the
house with a separate access from the road into the stable
yard. There is room for an arena or ménage (subject to
consent) and in one corner a stone field shelter with water
connected, two bays, a built in manger and concrete floor.
There are uninterrupted views across the Ha-Ha from
the lawns and gardens with the lane providing wonderful
protection of the outlook and views and control of the
privacy.
On the far 36.5 acres there is a grazing licence, which
terminates on 30th November 2014.
An airstrip is located within the land that is approximately
360 meters long.
Footpaths
There are no public rights of way on the property.
Directions
Leave Cirencester on the Barnsley/Burford road. After about
a mile from the traffic lights with the Fosse, and in a dip,
turn right towards Quenington. Ready Token House is
exactly
3 miles along this road on the right hand side.
Services
The house and cottage are on mains water with an annual
charge of £24 established in perpetuity, mains electricity
and private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone
and Broadband connected (subject to transfer regulations
and charges). (No tests as to the suitability of services have
been carried out and intending purchasers must commission
their own tests.)
Fixtures & Fittings
Only those items mentioned in Butler Sherborn’s sales
particulars are included. All other items including carpets,
curtains and the ceiling paintings in the drawing room are
specifically excluded as are garden ornaments and statuary
(some may be available by separate negotiation if required).
Postcode
GL7 5SX
Local Authority
Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX.
Tel: (01285) 623000 www.cotswold.go.uk
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Butler Sherborn. If there are
any points, which are of particular importance, we invite
you to discuss them with us before you travel to view the
property. Please telephone Butler Sherborn Cirencester
Office T 01285 883740 or
The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E sam@
butlersherborn.co.uk
Disclaimer
These particulars, including any plans, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good
faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler
Sherborn, nor the seller, accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners nor any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation or
warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking
them first. Please discuss with us any aspects, which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken: May 2013. Particulars written: IRD April 2014.
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Ready Token House
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Cellar
7.08 x 3.29
23'3 x 10'10
Study
5.58 x 3.73
18'4 x 12'3
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House = 606 sq m / 6523 sq ft
The Cottage = 63 sq m / 678 sq ft
Outbuildings = 189 sq m / 2034 sq ft
Swimming Pool Complex = 262 sq m / 2820 sq ft
Total = 1120 sq m / 12055 sq ft
Rear
Hall
Cellar
Drawing Room
13.31 x 6.09
43'8 x 20'0
Dn
Dining Room
6.60 x 4.56
21'8 x 15'0
Boot Room
3.78 x 2.78
12'5 x 9'1
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
10.02 x 5.01
32'10 x 16'5
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Entrance Hall
5.15 x 3.46
16'11 x 11'4
B
Up
Utlity Room
3.87 x 2.74
12'8 x 9'0
In
Bedroom
7.91 x 3.54
25'11 x 11'7
Porch
Larder
Up
Ground Floor
Dn
Bedroom
4.53 x 3.59
14'10 x 11'9
Up
Bedroom
5.02 x 4.07
16'6 x 13'4
Bedroom
4.76 x 2.90
15'7 x 9'6
Bedroom
5.01 x 4.53
16'5 x 14'10
Log
Store
Bedroom
5.02 x 5.01
16'6 x 16'5
T
T
Dn
Bedroom
8.18 x 4.07
26'10 x 13'4
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Greenhouse
7.60 x 3.63
24'11 x 11'11
Up
Dn
Oil
Tank
First Floor
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Second Floor
The Outbuildings
Swimming Pool Complex
Store
9.78 x 1.58
32'1 x 5'2
Dn
Machinery Store
9.78 x 4.96
32'1 x 16'3
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First Floor
Studio
9.34 x 3.05
30'8 x 10'0
Stable
3.60 x 3.34
11'10 x 10'11
Stable
3.60 x 3.39
11'10 x 11'1
Pump Room
Stable
3.60 x 3.39
11'10 x 11'1
Swimming Pool
15.80 x 15.80
51'10 x 51'10
Stable
3.60 x 3.39
11'10 x 11'1
The Cottage
Dn
Void
Garage / Workshop
8.68 x 4.64
28'6 x 15'3
First Floor
Ready Token House – Energy Efficiency Rating
The Cottage – Energy Efficiency Rating
Kitchen
3.40 x 2.66
11'2 x 8'9
Tack Room
3.60 x 3.00
11'10 x 9'10
Bedroom 2
3.32 x 3.02
10'11 x 9'11
Bedroom 1
3.61 x 3.29
11'10 x 10'10
Sitting / Dining Room
4.72 x 3.50
15'6 x 11'6
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Ground Floor
Seventeen