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ARRETON HOUSE | STATION ROAD | BLOCKLEY | GLOUCESTERSHIRE | GL56 9DT


Arreton House, Station Road, Blockley,<br />

Gloucestershire, GL56 9DT<br />

Positioned close to the centre <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the most popular villages in the<br />

North Cotswolds and privately screened in a cloak <strong>of</strong> mature foliage,<br />

this magnificent detached five bedroomed country residence stands in<br />

approximately 0.5 acres <strong>of</strong> its own ground and provides in total around<br />

4200 sq ft <strong>of</strong> accommodation.<br />

<strong>The</strong> property has been run as a successful bed and breakfast operation<br />

over the last 16 years and could be further developed along those lines<br />

if required or transformed into a stunning Cotswold home. <strong>The</strong> innate<br />

character and charm <strong>of</strong> the property is manifest in the many oak<br />

panelled walls and floors, exposed oak beams, pointed stone walls and<br />

particularly attractive fireplaces. <strong>The</strong>re is a magnificent entrance hall<br />

now used as a living room, separate sitting room and dining room and<br />

the property has a grand staircase to the front and a stone butler's<br />

staircase to the rear. At first floor first floor level the property has been<br />

divided into two sections with three very attractive suites, all with en-suite<br />

facilities, an additional living room and separate two bedroomed<br />

owner's accommodation and shower room.<br />

Externally there are formal gardens on three sides with a landscaped<br />

patio area and a well screened lawn. Arreton House has not been on<br />

the open market for over 20 years and therefore creates a special<br />

opportunity for those looking for a substantial home in a discreet village<br />

location. <strong>The</strong> courtyard through which the property is approached has<br />

parking for around six vehicles, access to which is shared with the<br />

adjacent Coach House.<br />

Blockley is positioned midway between the cafe society <strong>of</strong> Chipping<br />

Campden and the more traditional market town <strong>of</strong> Moreton in Marsh<br />

where there are rail links to London Paddington. <strong>The</strong> village has two<br />

public houses, two hotels, a nursery and primary school and combined<br />

village shop and tearoom which has now become the hub <strong>of</strong> the village.<br />

<strong>The</strong> village is also within the catchment area for Chipping<br />

Campden school.


Accommodation<br />

(all measurements are approximate)<br />

Front Living Room:<br />

6.83m (22ft 5in) x 5.38m (17ft 8in)<br />

Oak panelled walls. Exposed beams to the<br />

ceiling. Stone mullioned window with Easterly<br />

aspect over well screened garden. Solid oak<br />

floor. Cotswold stone Minster fireplace. Easy<br />

staircase leading to first floor.<br />

Family Room:<br />

4.57m (15ft 0in) x 3.91m (12ft 10in)<br />

Attractive outlook over garden. Stone fireplace.<br />

Central Dining Room:<br />

5.84m (19ft 2in) x 4.01m (13ft 2in)<br />

Stone fireplace. Oak panelling to picture rail<br />

height. Exposed antique beams to the ceiling.<br />

Mullioned windows with outlook over garden.<br />

Solid oak floor. Hatch leading to butler's pantry.<br />

Store Room:<br />

5.97m (19ft 7in) x 1.5m (4ft 11in)<br />

Single radiator. Double built-in cupboard. Could<br />

be used as alternative cloakroom.<br />

Lower Ground Floor Cellar Room: 6.63m (21ft<br />

9in) x 5.51m (18ft 1in)<br />

Stone flagged floor.<br />

Inner Hallway:<br />

6.32m (20ft 9in) x 2.26m (7ft 5in)<br />

Quarry tiled floor. Exposed stone wall. Back to<br />

back hatch to dining room. Butler's sink with tiled<br />

work tops and elm drainer. Leaded pane stained<br />

glass sash window. Original bell pulley system<br />

with two bells still working.<br />

Cold Room:<br />

Storage shelves<br />

Breakfast Kitchen:<br />

4.27m (14ft 0in) x 4.11m (13ft 6in)<br />

Quarry tiled floor. Timber trim work tops with<br />

tiled surround and 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink<br />

unit with single drainer and mixer tap. Six<br />

handmade base cupboards. Dresser unit to one<br />

corner. Two wall mounted cupboards. Gas fired<br />

Aga built-in to original stone trimmed chimney<br />

breast. A space and plumbing for dishwasher.<br />

Walk-in larder with ample shelves and<br />

cold storage.<br />

Rear Hallway:<br />

Stone servant's staircase rising to first floor.<br />

Built-in understairs<br />

storage cupboard.<br />

Ground Floor Cloakroom:<br />

High flush suite in white and part tiled walls.<br />

Side Office:<br />

3.51m (11ft 6in) x 2.59m (8ft 6in)<br />

Quarry tiled floor. Single radiator. Attractive<br />

stained glass sash window.<br />

Rear Utility Room:<br />

4.22m (13ft 10in) x 3.51m (11ft 6in)<br />

Space and plumbing for washing machine and<br />

storage. Gas fired central heating boiler.<br />

First Floor Landing:<br />

Accessed from servant's stairs. Double built-in<br />

linen cupboard.<br />

Residents Lounge:<br />

6.81m (22ft 4in) x 3.56m (11ft 8in)<br />

Solid oak floor. Substantial stone fireplace.<br />

Windows on three sides with Easterly, Southerly<br />

and Westerly aspect. French door leading on to<br />

side sun terrace. Exposed stone walls. Exposed<br />

beams and battens to the ceiling.<br />

Bathroom:<br />

Enamelled steel bath. Antique art deco style tiles.<br />

large heated towel rail. Vitrolite ceiling.<br />

Separate WC:<br />

Low flush suite in white and matching<br />

1930's tiles.<br />

Northwick Suite:<br />

5.38m (17ft 8in) x 4.32m (14ft 2in)<br />

Natural wood floor. Corner wash hand basin.<br />

Mullioned window with outlook over garden.<br />

Stone fireplace.<br />

En-Suite Shower Room:<br />

1.83m (6ft 0in) x 2.06m (6ft 9in)<br />

Tiled walls. Ceramic tile floor. Two piece suite in<br />

white.<br />

Mill Dene Suite:<br />

5.44m (17ft 10in) x 2.82m (9ft 3in)<br />

Mullioned windows with outlook over treescape<br />

towards countryside. Wash hand basin.<br />

En-Suite Shower Room 2:<br />

Two piece suite in white. Fully tiled walls. Part<br />

exposed stonework.<br />

Dovedale Suite:<br />

5.41m (17ft 9in) x 2.92m (9ft 7in)<br />

Mullioned window with outlook over gardens.<br />

Wash hand basin.<br />

En-Suite Shower Room 3:<br />

Two piece suite in white. Ceramic tile floor. Part<br />

tiled walls and part exposed stonework.<br />

Main First Floor Landing:<br />

Accessed via solid oak staircase from main living<br />

room incorporating owners accommodation.<br />

Corner Bedroom 2:<br />

4.09m (13ft 5in) x 3.89m (12ft 9in)<br />

Attractive outlook over garden in two directions.<br />

Stone fireplace with grate for real fire. Pedestal<br />

wash hand basin.<br />

Family Bathroom:<br />

3.15m (10ft 4in) x 2.24m (7ft 4in)<br />

Double built-in airing cupboard with single<br />

radiator. Three piece suite in white. Ceramic tile<br />

floor. Tiled walls. Attractive outlook over garden.<br />

Bedroom 1:<br />

4.11m (13ft 6in) x 3.89m (12ft 9in)<br />

Outlook over treescape. Three double fitted<br />

wardrobes to two sides. Stone fireplace. Corner<br />

wash hand basin.<br />

Outside:<br />

Sun Terrace:<br />

15.24m (50ft 0in) x 30.48m (100ft 0in)<br />

approximately<br />

Westerly facing sun terrace with formal patio,<br />

pond and water feature. Lawned area on three<br />

sides <strong>of</strong> the patio.<br />

Through the wall to the Northern side <strong>of</strong> the<br />

garden is a wrought iron gate leading to the<br />

property's own private garden with potential<br />

vegetable garden approximately 50' deep by<br />

80' wide.<br />

Northerly Facing Garden:<br />

15.24m (50ft 0in) x 22.86m (75ft 0in)<br />

approximately<br />

With buttressed stone wall. Substantial fir tree.<br />

Lawned area and mature garden.<br />

Easterly Aspected Garden:<br />

15.24m (50ft 0in) x 27.43m (90ft 0in)<br />

approximately<br />

With mature foliage and extending down to<br />

Station Road.<br />

Double Garage:<br />

6.1m (20ft 0in) x 5.49m (18ft 0in) approximately<br />

With sliding timber door. Power and light<br />

installed and l<strong>of</strong>t storage.<br />

Formal Courtyard:<br />

Double wrought iron entrance gates with stone<br />

supports. Gravelled area with trellis work central<br />

section. Steps ascending to rear garden area.<br />

Courtyard Parking:<br />

15.24m (50ft 0in) x 15.24m<br />

(50ft 0in)<br />

Pebbled area and entrance through gates. Ample<br />

parking for at least eight vehicles, two <strong>of</strong> which<br />

are allocated to the adjacent Coach House.


Arreton House | Station Road | Blockley | Gloucestershire | GL56 9DT<br />

We would like to inform prospective purchasers that Holmans <strong>Estate</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> have not tested any included apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings, central heating systems or services mentioned<br />

in these particulars, and purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their working order and condition. <strong>The</strong>se particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part <strong>of</strong>, an <strong>of</strong>fer or contract.<br />

All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part <strong>of</strong> Holmans <strong>Estate</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> or the vendors or lessors. Any intending purchaser must<br />

satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> the statements contained in these particulars. <strong>The</strong> vendors do not make or give, and neither Holmans <strong>Estate</strong><br />

<strong>Agents</strong> nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Printed 15.06.12


DIRECTIONS:<br />

From our Moreton in Marsh <strong>of</strong>fice turn left and at the second mini roundabout turn right along the A44 continuing through the<br />

village <strong>of</strong> Bourton on the Hill after which turn right signposted Blockley 1 1/2 miles. When entering the village continue past<br />

Lower Brook House on the right hand side and then continue through the following crossroads and just after the Great Western<br />

Arms turn left into a private driveway leading to Arreton House.<br />

Barklays House<br />

High Street<br />

Moreton-in-Marsh<br />

GL56 0AX<br />

T: 01608 652345<br />

www.holmansestateagents.co.uk<br />

sales@holmansestateagents.co.uk<br />

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £995,000<br />

121 Park Lane<br />

Mayfair<br />

London<br />

W1K 7AG<br />

Tel: 020 7409 8391

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