4 bed country house for sale

Cherington, Shipston-On-Stour Warwickshire CV36

18th century grade II listed cotswold country house & private equestrian estate with 10.5 acres. Located in the heart of one of the cotswolds sought after village close to daylesford organic farm, outstanding independent schools, soho farmhouse & 90 minutes to london paddington

grade II listed 4 bed detached country house | 10.5 acres of grounds & paddocks | stables | tack room | feed store | hay store | detached 1 bed garden cottage | detached converted barn | substantial agricultural barn & storage | outbuildings | private gated

Hirons Farm lies within the quintessential village of Cherington, one of the North Cotswolds' most attractive and sought after villages with a wonderful community spirit.

Dating back to the 18th Century, Hirons Farm was the original farmhouses to the centre of the village. Historic England has noted Hirons Farm for it's historical and architectural importance. Inside beautifully restored interiors welcome you, a wonderful family kitchen with stunning original flagstone flooring and a magnificent Aga. Throughout this exceptional home are an abundance of original features beams, exposed Cotswold stone, Oak wooden window seats and floorboards.

Located in the heart of the village with St. John The Baptist Norman church on the opposite lane, this really is Quintessential Cotswolds living. This stunning Country House offers extensive equestrian facilities and a remarkable collection of detached residential and traditional farm buildings.

Rarely does a property offer such a compelling combination of heritage, lifestyle and acreage, whilst remaining within convenient reach to London Paddington via nearby Moreton-in-Marsh and Banbury train stations. Daylesford Organic Farm, Kingham and Oddington 18 mins, Stow on The Wold 20 mins, Soho Farmhouse 25 mins. The renowned Independent schools of Kingham Hill is 18 mins and Kitebrook 12 mins.
Description


Hirons Farm is an exceptional Grade II Listed Country House, recognised by Historic England for its architectural and historic significance, Hirons Farm dates principally from the mid-18th century and retains many of the characteristics associated with traditional Cotswold farmhouses, including honey-coloured limestone elevations, stone slate roofs, original beams and period detailing.

Approached through private electric gates and centred around an attractive courtyard, the property has evolved into a highly versatile country holding extending to approximately 10.5 acres.

The moment you step inside Hirons Farm you feel a true sense of peace and belonging, this is a beautiful home that has been loved and cherished over the centuries. The internal interior decoration is stunning with exposed beams and natural Cotswold stone. The original flagstones are abundant throughout the newly appointed handmade kitchen. A room which flows beautifully around a central Island, under an abundance of beams and an incredible electric double aga that draws everyone to the very heart of this home.

The kitchen naturally flows through to the dining room with double height ceilings and onto the family snug with French Doors opening out onto the rear courtyard terracing. The formal sitting room and study feel beautifully cosy with exposed Cotswold stone walls, beams and window seats. Original flagstones and wooden flooring are found throughout this incredible Country House offering a sense of historic provenance.

Alongside the principal home sits a 1 bedroomed self contained detached Garden Cottage with stunning views of the farm beyond. The Garden Cottage provides multi-generational living, guests or staff use. *This has also provided income for Hirons Farm in the past with established rental income from holiday lets.

Within the courtyard is parking and a large two-storey detached barn converted to a high specification and is currently used as an artist's studio with an abundance of natural light to both floors. Attached to the barn are 2 garden rooms and, with the necessary planning consents this beautiful barn could provide further additional residential accommodation.

The traditional farm buildings are a particular feature offering Stables, Barn & Storage facilities. A substantial modern agricultural barn can offer extensive infrastructure for indoor equestrian pursuits or indeed, smallholding activities, classic car collections, workshops or lifestyle and commercial enterprises.

The paddocks extend to approximately 10.5 acres and are ideally suited to horses and country pursuits, whilst the landscaped gardens and mature grounds complete what is a quintessential Cotswold lifestyle property.

Properties that successfully combine listed heritage, income generation, equestrian facilities and excellent access to London are increasingly rare.

Hirons Farm represents an outstanding opportunity.

London Paddington from Moreton In Marsh Train Station approximately 90 minutes

Banbury 12 miles (London Marylebone approximately 60 minutes)

Oxford 29 miles

Birmingham International Airport 39 miles

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