A rare opportunity to invest in a superb equestrian facility close to the foot of the Berkshire Downs comprising a substantial country residence in grounds and paddocks of just over five acres. The main house is a barn conversion incorporating original timbers, flagstone flooring and large solid oak doors which provide the framework of this substantial property. With established gardens to front and rear, it looks across a magnificent courtyard comprising sixteen stables, two tack rooms, two feed rooms, wash down box and hay and storage areas. There are two self-contained annexes one of which could be incorporated easily into the main house. The other is intended as staff accommodation. To the rear of the courtyard there are two further isolation stables, a Monarch 5 horse walker and a 60m x 20m Martin Collins manège, garaging, workshops and outbuildings.

Detailed description :

ACCOMMODATION:

Petwick Stables is approached via an imposing entrance with electrically operated double timber gates and sweeping driveway to the main house and courtyard.

OAK ENTRANCE PORCH TO;

DINING HALL: 28'10 x 12'1" (8.79m x 3.68m). Double aspect. Impressive brick open fireplace, exposed timbers and flagstone flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 19'7" x 13'10" (5.97m x 4.22m). Double aspect and with french doors to patio gardens. Superbly appointed John Lewis (Hungerford) Ltd bespoke kitchen with granite worktops. Triple width oil-fired AGA, additional LPG twin gas hob. Integrated appliances to include fridge freezer and dishwasher. Slate flooring. Stunning oak timbers through to;

SITTING ROOM: 14' x 13'11" (4.27m x 4.24m). Window to front. Fireplace with solid fuel stove. Slate flooring.

REAR PORCH: 6'5" x 6'5" (1.96m x 1.96m). Windows and door to garden.

Door to;

LAUNDRY ROOM: 9'3" x 6'5" (2.82m x 1.96m). Window to front. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Ceramic tiled floor. Water softening unit.

BOILER ROOM: Space for hanging coats and shoes. Oil-fired boiler.

SHOWER ROOM: Window to front. Suite comprising one and half width shower, low-level wc and washbasin. Ceramic tiled floor.

Stairs to first floor bedroom.

STUDY: 13'8" x 7' (4.17m x 2.13m). Windows and french doors to front.

DRAWING ROOM: 21' x 13'9" (6.4m x 4.19m). Windows and french doors to patio garden. Open fireplace with limestone surround and hearth. (11'10" ceiling height)

BEDROOM: 16'3" x 13'7" (4.95m x 4.14m). Window and french doors to front. Built-in double door wardrobe and additional storage cupboard.

Door to;

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Window to front. Suite comprising corner shower cubicle, low-level wc and washbasin. Ceramic tiled floor.

Stairs to first floor;

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: 16'2" x 13'8" (4.93m" x 4.17m). Dual aspect and french doors to balcony.

Door to;

ENSUITE BATHROOM: 10'4" x 9'4' (3.15m" x 2.84m). Comprising panelled bath, double width shower, low-level wc and pedestal washbasin. Ceramic tiled floor.

Door to:

DRESSING ROOM: 13'10" x 9'10" (4.22m" x 3m) max measurements. Window to front. Built-in triple door wardrobe and additional cupboarding housing the airing cupboard and hot water tank. (nb This room is built into the eaves and has restricted headroom).

From additional staircase;

BEDROOM: 11'11" x 11'5" (3.63m x 3.48m). Dual aspect. Built-in double door wardrobe.

The gardens sit mainly to the rear of the house with a westerly aspect and are laid to lawn areas with mature planting to borders. A private courtyard terrace patio is fronted by the kitchen and drawing rooms, with large french doors opening onto this sunny hideaway. An ornate fountain is the centrepiece to the terrace.

GARAGING: A detached four bay width garage block provides covered housing for vehicles, plus workshop & store housing the oil heating tank.

ANNEXE ONE: To one side of the main house there is an annexe with one double bedroom, fitted kitchen, sitting room and shower room. This accommodation could easily be incorporated into the main house if required.

ANNEXE TWO: There is another separate flat with one double bedroom, sitting room fitted kitchen and bathroom intended as staff accommodation.

Oil-fired central heating to the main house together with mains water and electricity, Biodisk drainage system.

The vendors presently lease additional paddocks from their neighbours and it is possible that this arrangement may be able to continue with the new owners.

DIRECTIONS: The property can be found on the B4001, (signposted Childrey and Lambourn) from the A417 between Wantage and Faringdon.

A detailed description is available at the property's own website which can be viewed by clicking on
the following link:

Petwick Stables  

and a .pdf brochure may be viewed by clicking here.

Contact Tim Green at: tim @ greenand.co.uk   or telephone 01235 763562.

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