7 bedroom detached house to rent

Situation

Ascott is an attractive hamlet situated on the edge of the Cotswolds in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', in the Warwickshire countryside close to the Oxfordshire border. The neighbouring village of Whichford has a public house and village church and Long Compton, also nearby, has a post office/village shop and a primary school. Wyatt's Farm Shop is within 3 miles and the popular Daylesford Organic Farm Shop is just 9 miles away from the village of Ascott.

The local market towns of Shipston-on-Stour, Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh and Banbury are convenient for everyday requirements. Local leisure activities include golf at Tadmarton and Chipping Norton; racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Warwick; theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Chipping Norton. The area is well renowned for its country pursuits.

Description

Ascott House is a Grade II listed Cotswold Stone farmhouse. Built in 1737 by Yeoman farmers it has been extended many times over the years with a major refurbishment taking place in 2008/9 by the present owners.

Surrounded by glorious countryside, Ascott House sits in an elevated position with wonderful far reaching views. The property is an impressive and stylish country home offering substantial and well proportioned accommodation at the highest standard.

The house has numerous period features including oak panelling, flag stone flooring and large open fireplaces. In addition, the property benefits from underfloor heating, cctv and mood lighting. It is ideally laid out for entertaining but equally lends itself well to family life.

To the front and the rear of the property are formal gardens as well as a terrace taking full advantage of the magificent views. The lawns lead down to the outdoor heated swimming pool and large enclosed paddock.

Ascott House is exceptionally luxurious, well presented and characterful house. The combination of this beautiful house along with the addition of a coach house style courtyard containing stables, garages, and stone barn, make for the most outstanding country house.

A must-see property. Viewings highly recommended.

Accommodation

Ground floor: Large and elegant drawing room with an open fireplace at either end of the room, library/ study with built in bookcases, woodburning stove and stone fireplace, oak panelled dining room with period fireplace, impressive large kitchen/ breakfast room with limed oak units, black Indian stone flooring and underfloor heating, large walk-in pantry, utility, secondary Butler's kitchen ideal for entertaining purposes, temperature controlled cellar.

1st floor: Master bedroom suite with log burning stove, 2 dressing rooms and spacious en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and large walk-in shower, 3 further bedrooms (1 en-suite), large luxury family bathroom with roll top bath and separate double shower enclosure.

2nd floor: Bedroom five with fitted wardrobes, feature fireplace and period window shutters. Bedroom six with fitted wardrobes, feature fireplace and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom seven with fitted wardrobes and period shutters. All with fantastic views. One further family bathroom.

Outside: Coach house style courtyard approached via electric gated driveway with CCTV. Garaging, stone barn (currently used as a gym), 2 stables with tack room and feed room.

Heated outdoor swimming pool. Maintained formal gardens with raised dining terrace, paddock.

Rent inclusive of garden and pool maintenance.

Directions

Postcode: CV36 5PP

From Oxford take A44 towards Chipping Norton. At the Southcombe junction continue forward onto the A3400. At the next roundabout go straight over (2nd exit) continuing on the A3400. After a short while take the right turn signposted to Whichford. Take the next right turn into Ascott. Continue down the hill. Ascott House is the last house on the left hand side.