About this property
Description
Set amidst approximately 11 acres of lawns and woodland, Bury Hill House is a rare find, in this highly sought after and stunning part of the Cotswolds.
Tucked away down a long driveway, this striking, Georgian style country house seamlessly wraps around a gravelled courtyard, creating an imposing first impression.
This classically designed house was completed in 2011 to a high specification showcasing impressive craftsmanship and materials. Bespoke, Georgian inspired skirting and architraves, detailed, deep cornicing, twelve and 16 pane box sash windows, tall ceilings and beautifully crafted stone fireplaces all feature throughout the house.
The house surrounds an impressive central hall, with its bolection carved stone fireplace and magnificent cantilevered stone staircase rising to a generous galleried landing. All reception rooms lead directly off and interconnect, making for a pleasing flow to the ground floor and allowing for ease of entertaining on a large scale. Three sets of French doors open directly from the drawing and dining rooms onto a south facing terrace with far reaching views beyond and the drawing and sitting rooms both feature beautiful stone carved open fireplaces.
The welcoming kitchen, with its wood burning stove, spans the depth of the house and features painted wooden units beneath quartz worktops.
Two sets of French doors open to the terrace that wraps around the southerly and easterly aspects, leading on to the pool.
Beyond is a utility room, shower room, that opens to the pool area, a rear hall with ample storage and a large boot room with bespoke full height cabinetry.
Also to the ground floor is a good sized study, further cloakroom and plant room.
From the entrance hall, the stunning staircase winds to the galleried landing. The dual aspect principal bedroom suite also spans the depth of the house, with outstanding views to the south and west with French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. The dressing room features floor to ceiling in built wardrobes to two walls and leads on to a stunning bathroom with walk through shower, free standing slipper bath and dual vanity units.
There are four further bedroom suites to the first floor, all with en suite bath/shower rooms and in-built wardrobes, and a laundry room.
Stairs rise to the second floor where there are four further attic bedrooms, two with en suite bath/shower rooms and a jack and jill bathroom. One of these bedrooms has a a dressing room, but could be configured as a self-contained flat, should the need arise. All utilities are in place behind a stud wall to provide a kitchenette. Off one room is a safe/gun cupboard.
Outside
The rear of the house faces directly south commanding outstanding views of the Evenlode valley. A stone terrace wraps around the house allowing a choice of spots to sit, relax and enjoy the light at all times of the day. The garden, with its ha-ha, is mostly laid to sweeping lawns with fir, beech and ash trees planted to the boundary. To the east lies four acres of mixed, broadleaf woodland.
The pool has its own terrace with easy access to the kitchen and downstairs shower.
Garage
To the west side of the entrance courtyard is a substantial, four-door, stone built garage with power, water and internet. The present owners added a contemporary, steel framed extension to the ground floor, all fully insulated with a resin floor, which now provides storage for 8-10 cars. There is also a gardeners WC.
An impressive workshop spans the first floor and houses a lifting winch to the ground floor.
Subject to usual planning consents, this could easily be reconfigured as ancillary accommodation.
Cottage
This pretty, stone built period cottage provides a living room, kitchen, hall, two bedrooms, bathroom and attached garage/utility room.
Situation
Bury Hill House sits in an elevated position with far reaching views over the beautiful Evenlode Valley between Chipping Norton and Wychwood Forest. Although tucked away from view and very rural, the property is ideally situated for easy access to the road and rail network via the M40 and Charlbury Station, both nearby.
The village has a highly regarded pub, The Tite Inn and local brewery, café and convenience store, village shop and deli and Slatters Butchers. There is also a well-regarded primary school and an active and inclusive village church.
