Wonderful former mill in the perfect setting

Description

SITUATION
Priory Mill is located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 2.5 miles from the vibrant market town of Chipping Norton. The town itself is a thriving local community from the monthly farmers market, infamous Station Mill Antiques Centre and M&S supermarket toindependent interior and hardware stores, it has it all. The transport infrastructure is excellent with Charlbury railway station (to London Paddington from 70 minutes) approximately 6 miles away and the A44 providing access to Oxford and London beyond. There are also regular train services from Banbury (to London Marylebone from approximately 65 minutes) and M40 access at Junction 11 (Banbury) and Junction 10 (Ardley). There are a wealth of attractions and activities in the area, from Soho Farmhouse Members Club only 6.1 miles away, Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and The Bamford Club, a drive of 9.7 miles. The newly launched Estelle Manor is only 15.1 miles away. There is a plethora of highly recommended local pubs, The Chequers at Churchill (5.4 miles), The Crown Inn at Church Enstone (5.1 miles), Norman Knight at Whichford (5 miles) and the newly re-launched Bull Inn at Charlbury, which is run by the team behind The Pelican, Ladbroke Grove. There is a wide range of leisure pursuits including fishing on the Evenlode, horse racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford–upon– Avon and polo at Cirencester Park. The surrounding countryside has many bridleways and footpaths for walking and riding.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. Access to excellent education is some of the best in the country. Preparatory schools include Summerfields and the Dragon in Oxford, Windrush Valley School in Ascott-under-Wychwood; St Hugh’s, Cothill and Kitebrook. Secondary schools include Burford School, Magdalen College School and St Edwards in Oxford, Tudor Hall, Radley, Stowe, Bloxham and Cheltenham Ladies and Cheltenham College.

DESCRIPTION
Priory Mill sits on the course of the River Swere, which is supported by spring-fed water running throughout the property. There are no footpaths, which is extremely unusual being relatively close to a market town. It is very private and secure with private entry gates and a drive of c. 1/3 mile. This exquisite naturally idyll, supported by spring-fed water, has flora and fauna and every expected species of Animalia, including kingfisher, Brown Trout, deer, hare, swan etc. There is brown trout fishing can be had on the mill pond. The house was renovated to a high standard in 2006, well insulted and damp-proofed. The property offers exceptionally well proportioned family sized accommodation in excellent order throughout. Features include limed oak flooring and a bespoke oak staircase. A key aspect of the property is a large open plan kitchen/ family room, with exceptional views across the lake which is mentioned and goes back to the Domesday Book. The dining room/study and drawing room also enjoy these expansive views. The first floor has a generous principal bedroom suite, benefitting from a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and floor to ceiling windows with views across the front of the property. There are seven bedrooms in total. Additionally, there is a spacious former Coach House, various barns and outbuildings, including a charming Dovecote. The Coach House is currently used for residential purposes consisting of two bedrooms, kitchen and associated rooms. The Dovecote I also currently occupied for residential purposes to include a lovely sauna and circular sitting room. (for both the Dovecote and The Coach House please speak to selling agents for planning status). The land is made up of generous gardens, wild flower meadow paddock and two further grazing paddocks, 2 acres of bluebell woodland, a lake and a further freshwater swimming lake with decking.

The woodland comprises a variety of hard wood indigenous species including; Larch, Ash, Chestnut, Oak, Scots Pine, Poplar and Field Maple. The property also has its own private rough shoot and flight pond. The River Swere runs throughout the property and creates an exceptional habitat for wildlife.

STABLE BLOCK AND CREATION OF MANÈGE
Planning Application Reference: 18/00914/FUL
Decision Issued Date: Thursday 26th July 2018 – Approved
Planning consent was given in 2018 for a stable block and manège this has now expired but precedent would suggest it should be relatively straightforward to secure another consent.
Buyers should take their own professional advice.

PLANNING
Planning application 17/01466/HHD for a significant extension
to the house comprising a further potential extra 2000 sq ft
(approx.) was given in 2016. As works have commenced this
consent is extant.
Retrospective planning consent under 18/02128/FUL was
given in July 2018 for the conversion of part of the outbuildings
to storage.
Planning consent was approved for the Dovecote under
planning reference 16/00663/FUL in April 2016.
Planning Consent was approved for the Stable Block and the
Creation of Manège under planning reference 18/00914/FUL in
July 2018.
For all the above please speak to selling agents for further
details.

Square Footage: 5,531 sq ft


Acreage: 32 Acres