Bryan Bishop & Partners appointed sole agent in the sale of this most valuable freehold property.
This historic property is now available for the first time in almost 50 years. There is a video tour which accompanies this text and available to download from our website.

Main House
Reception Hall, 2 Cloakrooms, Living room, Dining room, Sitting room, Study, fully fitted Farmhouse Kitchen, separate Utility room, Cellar, 5 Double Bedrooms (3 with en suite bathroom/shower), Shower room 4 with separate WC, Study/Library area, Carriage drive with parking, additional gravelled parking for several cars, Gas fired central heating

The Retreat
Sitting room, inner hall, fitted kitchen, double bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom, gas fired central heating, courtyard garden, parking.

The property is approached via Chells Lane which leads to a secluded little enclave within which Chells Manor commands a prominent position. It is set well back behind a pair of iron gates which front a private carriage drive and comprises:

The Main House
Chells Manor is a grade II* listed building and an important part of our national heritage. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book and believed to date from around the late 14th/early 15th Century when it formed part of the Manor of Box. The Manor House has evolved over the centuries and more recent alterations and improvements have been made to the fabric and internal finish of the house to bring it in line with modern living, but it is unmistakeably rooted in the past. The original Tudor windows are present in the jettied gable ends of the south elevation and this part of the house features some magnificent timber framing. The dining room has a fine wood panelled fireplace and on the floor of the inner hall is the original chequered stone finish. The house also has a useful cellar.

A heavy oak entrance door leads into a large reception hall off which are 2 cloakrooms and access to the cellar. There are high ceilings throughout the ground floor and most of the reception rooms have a double aspect. All the rooms are beautifully proportioned and there is a recently refitted farmhouse kitchen with electric cooking range, integrated fridge and freezer, dishwasher, butler sink and a wide range of storage units. Just above the door can be seen the original "servants bell" housing. A large utility room is adjacent and has a washing machine and tumble dryer, sink and worktop with cupboards. NB From this room one can gain access to The Retreat.

On the first floor is a wide landing off which all rooms lead. At the end of this is a secondary staircase leading back down to a rear hall. The magnificent master bedroom is the showpiece of this floor with its westerly aspect and high vaulted ceiling featuring spectacular 15th century timber framing. Next to it is a large en suite bathroom with double ended bath, pedestal sink and WC. Guest bedroom with en suite shower, 3 further double bedrooms (one with en suite shower) and a shower room with separate WC.

The Retreat
This is attached to the rear of Chells Manor and has vehicular access from the main drive. Via its own front door it opens into a delightful sitting room with exposed ceiling beams, this leads to an inner hall with access to a fitted kitchen with oven and hob and fridge/freezer. It has its own gas fired boiler and independent electric meter. An open tread stairway leads up to a double bedroom and en suite bathroom with sink, WC and bath. From the inner hall is a door to a pretty courtyard garden facing west.

Outside
The house stands on a secluded and established plot of almost 2/3 acre comprising various lawns screened by mature trees, shrubs and hedgerows. There is an impressive carriage drive with central shrubbery, well stocked front borders and climbing plants to front and side elevation. Steps up to a large gravelled drive with 5 barred gate and parking for several cars. Gated access to The Retreat which also has its own access drive.

Ground Floor -

Front Hallway -

Study - 4.83m x 3.71m (15'10" x 12'2") -

Dining Room - 5.61m x 4.95m (18'5" x 16'3") -

Lounge - 6.07m x 5.05m (19'11" x 16'7") -

Side Hallway -

Snug - 4.55m x 3.63m (14'11" x 11'11") -

W/C -

Kitchen / Family Room - 6.32m x 4.83m (20'9" x 15'10") -

Utility Room - 4.65m x 2.26m (15'3" x 7'5") -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 4.83m x 4.78m (15'10" x 15'8") -

Ensuite - 3.30m x 2.16m (10'10" x 7'1") -

Bedroom Two - 4.90m x 4.39m (16'1" x 14'5") -

Ensuite -

Bedroom Three - 4.83m x 4.17m (15'10" x 13'8") -

Ensuite -

Library Area - 3.96m x 2.97m (13'0" x 9'9") -

W/C - 1.45m x 0.99m (4'9" x 3'3") -

Shower Room - 2.29m x 0.99m (7'6" x 3'3") -

Bedroom Four - 5.41m x 4.67m (17'9" x 15'4") -

Bedroom Five - 4.55m x 3.51m (14'11" x 11'6") -

Basement - 5.84m x 4.65m (19'2" x 15'3") -

The Retreat -

Kitchen - 2.92m x 1.91m (9'7" x 6'3") -

Lounge / Diner - 4.83m x 3.25m (15'10" x 10'8") -

Bedroom Six - 4.83m x 3.25m (15'10" x 10'8") -

Bathroom -