Donnington, Moreton-In-Marsh

A rare opportunity to buy a three bedroom detached house in a large plot and requiring complete modernisation. Set in an edge of village position, backing on to fields. Dwelling subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

Viewing And Agricultural Occupancy Condition - Strictly by prior appointment via the Stow office of Tayler and Fletcher .

Please note: Fox Hill was granted planning permission in 1973 for a farm manager’s house and garage on land at Manor Farm, Donnington Reference CD.5038/A.

Condition (e) limits occupation to persons employed or last employed in agriculture as follows:

“The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to persons employed or last employed solely or mainly and locally in agriculture as defined by Section 290 (1) of the Town and
Country Planning Act 1971 or in forestry and the dependants (which shall be taken to include a widow or widower) of such persons."

Before a viewing is arranged we have been asked to obtain confirmation from a prospective buyer that they understand the Planning Condition/ Restriction and to explain why they consider that they would comply. This is designed to avoid disappointment in the event that you do not comply and therefore avoid unnecessary wasted time and expense for all concerned.

Directions - Head north on the A429 from Stow-on-the-Wold for approximately 1.7 miles before turning left signed to Donnington. Proceed for a short distance and the property will be seen on the right hand side through a wooden five-bar gate.

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Location - Fox Hill is situated on the edge of the popular and unspoilt village of Donnington adjoining countryside. There are local facilities in the nearby towns of Stow-on-the-Wold (2 miles) which has a varied selection of shops, business and educational facilities and Moreton-in-Marsh (3.5 miles) which has a similar range of facilities together with a main line train station with a regular service to London Paddington via Oxford and Reading. Moreton-in-Marsh also has the benefit of a hospital and a garden centre.

Bourton-on-the-Water is 5.5 miles to the south and has a similar range of facilities, including the well respected Cotswold Secondary School and a public sports centre.

Cheltenham, 20 miles, is the principal commercial and cultural centre in the area and has excellent shopping facilities, with most of the nationally known High Street retailers represented. It also has a wide number of hostelries, as well as a number of annual festivals including the National Hunt, Literature, Music and Cricket festivals.

Description - Fox Hill is a substantial detached house constructed of reconstituted Cotswold stone under a pitched tiled roof. It has the benefit of a large garden with lovely views and a driveway leading to the single garage. The ground floor comprises an entrance lobby, porch, cloakroom, dining room, kitchen, and sitting room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a boiler and oil tank in a room adjacent to the garage.

Accommodation -

Front Porch - Leading to front door and then Entrance lobby.

Sitting Room - Fireplace with a raised hearth, set within a reconstituted Cotswold stone surround. Two sets of windows overlooking the front and rear gardens.

Kitchen - Single bowl sink unit with drainers either side and cupboards and drawers below. Leaded light casement windows overlooking the rear garden.

Dining Room - Windows overlooking the gardens.

Utility, Cloakroom And Rear Porch -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - Double Bedroom. 20'2" x 12'5"

Bedroom Two - Double Bedroom. 11'6" x 9'5"

Bedroom Three - Double Bedroom. 13'0" x 8'1"

Bathroom - Low-level w.c, wash hand basin, bath and airing cupboard.

Outside - Fox Hill is approached via a drive providing parking and leading to an attached single garage 20'3" x 10'4" with an up and over door. There are two store rooms, one accessed from the garage and the other from the front of the house.

The gardens are a specific feature of the property and extend to just over three quarters of an acre. They are mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by mature evergreen trees.

Services - Mains Electricity, Water, and Drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Please Note: We have not tested any equipment, appliances or services in this property. Prospective purchasers are advised to commission appropriate investigations prior to formulating their offer to purchase.

Overage Clause - An uplift clause will apply in the event that planning permission is granted for the erection of 1 or more additional dwellings within the curtilage of the property in the future.

Local Authority - Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1PX (Tel: )

Tenure - Freehold.

Council Tax - Council Tax band E, Rates Payable for 2025/6 - £2,662.76