Dorsington, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37

Unique family home in the north Cotswold village of Dorsington.

Description

The Moat House, parts of which date back to the Middle Ages, is a stunning country house set in formal gardens. Heaped in history, the House was extended in the sixteenth century and over time became the centre of village life, as a working farm and more recently as a private residence.

There are several unique features including an imposing fireplace in the hallway, an award winning 20th Century “glass room” which cantilevers over part of the moat and an ancient apple press located outside the main entrance to the house. The principal living accommodation is set out over two floors with a versatile layout which is ideal for the demands of family life. The property retains numerous wonderful period features and is offered in excellent condition.

The Moat House is approached from the south side through an imposing oak door. Opening the door, you enter an impressive hall with a magnificent fireplace and hearth which extends up past the first floor and into the second floor. To the right is a door to the formal dining room which opens into a study area with view across the moat and garden. Another door leads into a wonderful drawing room with double doors leading out to a spectacular glass room, which sits very comfortably alongside the historic house, seeming to float over the moat. Leading off the hall to the left is a door to the family room which opens into a spacious kitchen/breakfast room which together provide an exceptional space for a family to gather. A superb bespoke kitchen with an excellent range of cabinets, an island and breakfast bar is the perfect place for family life and entertaining. Double doors lead out to a timber framed conservatory which lends itself to a number of uses. Also on the ground floor is an enclosed loggia which could be used either as a bedroom or a home office.

An oak staircase rises to the spacious first floor galleried landing with substantial timbers which provides access to the bedroom accommodation. There is a fabulous principal bedroom suite with dressing room with fitted cupboards and a well-appointed bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, one with planning permission for an en suite shower room.

As you approach the property you a presented with a tree lined driveway, matured garden with manicured lawns, well stocked borders and established specimen trees. There is ample parking for several cars. and an oak framed three-bay car garage was erected in June 2022.

The property is ideally located against the North Cotswolds Hills, bordering Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and a stone’s throw from Stratford upon Avon.

Location

Honeybourne 4 miles (mainline station to London Paddington in 100 minutes). Stratford-upon-Avon 7 miles. Chipping Campden 9 miles. Warwick Parkway station 13 miles. M40 (J15) 15 miles. Birmingham Airport 22 miles. Birmingham NEC 22 miles. Heathrow Airport 97 miles. London 110 miles. (all distances and times are approximate)

Dorsington is a particularly well kept and charming village surrounded by rolling hills and close to the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which at 787 square miles, is the largest designated in England and Wales. The village is widely known for its arboretum and mile after mile of woodland walks which can be enjoyed by local residents. A local farm shop is expected to open in the village in 2021. Superfast broadband was recently installed. Dorsington is an ancient village dating back to at least the Saxon period. The earliest written record is from the Domesday Survey of 1089. The village is situated between Welford-on-Avon and Barton.

There are several golf courses in Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area together with active cricket and tennis clubs. There are National Hunt racecourses at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Cheltenham and boating and fishing on the Avon.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a thriving market town famous throughout the world as the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare. There are excellent shopping and recreational facilities in the town as well as The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. There are good state, grammar and private schools in both Stratford-upon-Avon and nearby Warwick.





Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £1,350.00 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £8,100.00 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 6 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance


Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Biomass central heating.