12 bedroom detached house for sale

Down a private lime tree drive, this 17th century manor near Cirencester embraces English eccentricity.

Description

A stone’s throw from the River Thames which meanders gently towards Oxford to the south of the quaint village of Kempsford, Kempsford Manor and The West Wing is a substantial family residence set with some 9 acres of grounds, including a prosperous orchard; greenhouses; wildflowers; and an array of outbuildings.

There is a total of 12 bedrooms, consisting of principle suites; generous guest and family rooms, as well as formal dining rooms, drawing rooms, gymnasium and kitchens.

Kempsford Manor has recently been restored to an exquisite specification designed by Jade Jagger and Tom Bartlett. The use of natural materials and finishes throughout the building ensures the comfort of a true Cotswolds country home.
This Grade II listed, mid-Georgian Manor house with significant Regency additions and alternations, is a historic building constructed between 1700 and 1750. The house maintains period charm whilst fully modernised with kitchens, efficient heating systems and new services.

Set down a private lime tree drive, this 17th century manor on the outskirts of Kempsford near Cirencester embraces English eccentricity. Twisting succulents convolute over enormous windows and deep, gem like colours lead through hallways and into an immaculate array of rooms. At Kempsford Manor, sophistication meets playfulness giving a sense of unabashed fun against the backdrop of architectural elegance. The manor is made up of rich colour, bold patterns and unteachable taste, between its honeyed Cotswold stone exterior.

In recent history, the Manor House and West Wing were inhabited as separate dwellings, however, are now offered on the market as a consolidated estate suitable as a large family home.

Set across some 9 acres of grounds, outbuildings include garages and pavilion (suitable for conversion to accommodation or equestrian use), glasshouses, summer house, wood fired hot tub as well as mature specimen trees, fruit orchard, vegetable patch, wildflower meadow, formal gardens and terraces.

Kempsford is located in the South East corner of Gloucestershire and is the unofficial gateway to the world famous Cotswold Hills. The village is rich in historical and legendary lore with many royal links. The village is a vibrant hub of activity with a cricket club, primary school, classic car and motorcycle club as well as enjoying close proximity to Cotswold Water Park. Kempsford is just under 4 miles south of the market town of Fairford, which sits on a lovely stretch of the River Coln. There is an array of shops and cafes in Fairford for convenience and leisure. The Coln Gallery and Lynwood & Co Café are amongst our favourites. Cirencester known informally as the capital of The Cotswolds is only 12 miles north west of Kempsford and his a historic roman market town with a multitude of attractions. The immediate opportunities, Kempsford is located just 14 miles from the M4 taking you directly to West London or Heathrow International Airport. There is an effective train line from Swindon Station (10.3 miles) to London Paddington, train times are from 55 minutes.

Cirencester: 12 miles
Swindon: 13 miles
Pinewood School: 13.4 miles
Marlborough College: 21.8 miles
London Heathrow: 75.3 miles

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Acreage: 6.87 Acres