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primrose hill • alcester • warwickshire

Butler Sherborn, Parklands House,Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire GL54 1AQT (01451) 830731 E ben@butlersherborn.co.ukwww.butlersherborn.co.uk

Description Summerhill House was originally the gamekeeper’s cottage and was part of a large landed estate called Oversley Park. The ancillary

accommodation known as Gardener’s Cottage was originally the stabling for the gamekeeper’s horse. The House sits well within the large formal

gardens and is bordered by Oversley Wood which is a large area of ancient woodland historically forming the southernmost point of the Forest of

Arden.

The house sits in an elevated position and is approached up a long private driveway, leading from the A46 over which Summerhill house has the

benefit of a right of way. There are two large entrance gates with separate driveways leading to the house and the outbuildings. Over the years the

property has been extended and improved to create a spacious family home.

Situation & AmenitiesNearby Alcester is an attractive and thriving historic market town, and offers a good range of variety of schools shops and recreational facilities. The

town has regularly won the Britain in Bloom small town competition and sits on the River Arrow.

There is a wide range of private, grammar and state schools to suit most requirements including grammar schools in Alcester and Stratford upon

Avon; and Warwick Schools

The area has excellent communications to other centres and the national motorway network with easy access to the M40, M42 and M5/M6.

Redditch, Stratford and Warwick stations provide easy access to London and Birmingham as well as Birmingham Airport and International Railway

Station.

Theatres at Chipping Norton, Oxford, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Malvern. Racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Summerhill HouseAn attractive family home sitting in stunning gardens with ancillary accommodation and just over 7 acres

PRINCIPAL HOUSE

• EntranceHall

• MusicRoom

• SittingRoom

• DiningRoom

• Conservatory

• Kitchen

• Utility

• Cloakroom

• MasterBedroomwithen-suite

• 4FurtherBedrooms(2en-suite)

• FamilyBathroom

GARDENER’S COTTAGE

• EntranceHall

• Kitchen

• SittingRoom/Bedroom

• Bathroom

• StoreRoom

OUTSIDE

• MatureGardens

• Paddocks2.4acres

• RangeofOutbuildings

• StablesandTackroom

• LargeGlasshouse

• Inallabout7.1acres

Alcester 1.9 miles, Stratford upon Avon 7 miles, Evesham 10 miles,

Royal Leamington Spa 16 miles Worcester 19 miles and Moreton

in Marsh 23 miles. M5 Junction 7 (20 miles) and M40 Junction 15,

Warwick (12 miles) (all distances approximate)

Accommodation

MAIN HOUSE

GROUND FLOOR

A large door flanked by two pillars opens into a large Entrance Hall,

a pair of double doors open into the Music Room, five large windows

overlook the gardens to the side. From the hallway an archway leads

through to an open plan Sitting Room with split levels. The room

has a central wood burner and impressive bay window at one end

providing views to the garden and filling the room with natural light.

Double doors lead through to Dining Room with stone floor, exposed

beams and views to the garden and woodland beyond. Adjacent to

this sits the Conservatory constructed from timber on a brick base,

and makes the most of the south, east elevation.

FromthediningroomdoubledoorsleadintoKitchenwithfittedunits,

tiled floor and exposed beams. There is a gas hob, and fitted electric

oven set within an alcove. A door leads into a small Larder. Adjacent

to the kitchen and with the benefit of a separate access sits the Utility

Room with fitted cupboards sink and connections for white goods.

On the ground floor there are also two Double Bedrooms both with

fitted wardrobes and En-suite Bathrooms. Downstairs Coat Room

with separate WC.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs lead to the Landing and on to Master Bedroom with fitted

wardrobes, stunning bay window overlooking neighbouring fields and

En-suite Bathroom with separate WC. Bedroom 2 is a good sized

double room with views over the central courtyard fitted wardrobe

and wash hand basin. Bedroom 3 with duel aspect windows fitted

wardrobe and wash hand basin.

Gardener’s CottageThe cottage sits close to the main house, surrounded by lawn and

gardens and could provide ideal accommodation for staff or family.

DiningroomleadsthroughtoasmallKitchenwithflittedunits,

oven, sink and connections for white goods. There is a large open

plan Sitting Room with original fireplace and duel aspect windows

overlooking the garden and woodland beyond. This room is currently

split in two, with half used as an open plan Bedroom. Door leads

through to Bathroom with bath and shower over. Double doors

from the sitting room lead into a store room which could easily be

converted to create further accommodation.

OutsideSet within approximately 4 acres of grounds Summerhill House has

wonderful far reaching views. The Gardens are a mixture of sweeping

lawns, established flower beds, shrubs and planted woodland. There

are a number of large, mature conifer and broadleaved trees within

the garden and formal Yew and Beach hedges intersect the garden

separating the various areas.

The woodland that borders the garden is mixture of Oak, Ash and

Silver Birch with an under canopy of Rhododendron providing a

wealth of colour throughout the summer.

There are two greenhouses within the garden along with a very

large glasshouse formally used as an enclosed swimming pool and

entertaining area.

Gardener’s Cottage

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The Outbuildings & LandA separate driveway leads down the stables, garage and other

outbuildings. The two stables are constructed of breeze blocks under

a cement tile roof and includes a good sized tack and feed store.

Around the stables is an enclosed concrete yard area in which horses

can be turned out. To the rear of the stables is a field shelter.

The land is stock fenced and currently split into two well-maintained

paddocks which are gently sloping and extend to approximately 2.4

acres. The gradient of the land means they are free draining and the

mature hedges provide natural shelter.

The garage and open fronted store provide ideal areas to store hay,

straw and machinery.

PLANNING

There is potential, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, for a

replacement dwelling(s) at Summerhill House, which is in the Green

Belt. This is a very attractive site currently with a good family house,

cottage, stabling and a large greenhouse, in all without 7.1 acres.

Local policy supports the principle of replacement dwellings to a

size 30% larger, measured by volume. The emerging Core Strategy

(not yet adopted) may give a more flexible approach to this limit

with consideration to the removal of outbuildings. The redundant

greenhouse has a footprint of about 2,937 square feet

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity. Drainage to a septic tank and Oil fired central

heating. The gas hob if fuelled by bottled gas. (No tests to the

suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers

should commission their own tests if required.)

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the

sale. All other fixtures and fittings are expressly excluded.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Stratford Upon Avon District Council Tel 01789 267575. Council Tax

Band G – 2015 = £2,707.81

VIEWING

By appointment only: Butler Sherborn. Telephone Stow-on-the-Wold

01451 830731 or The London Office (0207) 839 0888.

Email ben@butlersherborn.co.uk

Directions (B49 6LH)From Stratford Upon Avon take the Stratford Road / A46 towards

Alcester, after approximately 5 miles take the turning on the left up

Primrose Hill. Please note there is not sign, if you go under the bridge

you have gone too far. Having turned left, you will cross a cattle grid,

take the first left up a private drive , through the pillars and Summerhill

house is the last property at the top after approximately 250 meters.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of

any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details

are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not

be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to

their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn nor the seller, accepts

responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the

partners or any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation

of warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Bearings are approximate and you should

not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are

particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken: April

2015. Particulars written: BW/April 2015

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Summerhill House

Swallow Fields

Dulais Track

Cattle Grid

Area : 7.1 acres

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April 2015 (To scale at A3)

Summerhill House, Primrose Hill, Alcester

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1250

This Plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. Crown Copyright reserved. (ES744697). This Plan is published for the convenience of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. NOT TO SCALE.

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Swimming Complex20.51 x 13.2967'3 x 43'7

Bedroom4.84 x 3.86

15'11 x 12'8

Bedroom5.00 x 3.29

16'5 x 10'10

Bedroom4.43 x 2.3814'6 x 7'10

Entrance Hall4.66 x 2.4015'3 x 7'10

4.72 x 2.2215'6 x 7'3

Sitting Room10.70 x 3.8235'1 x 12'6

Conservatory4.84 x 3.59

15'11 x 11'9

Dining Room4.07 x 3.8413'4 x 12'7Kitchen

5.13 x 2.5616'10 x 8'5

Utility4.42 x 2.9914'6 x 9'10

Bedroom3.66 x 3.0612'0 x 10'0

Bedroom3.66 x 2.9912'0 x 9'10

3.04 x 2.3810'0 x 7'10

2.16 x 1.927'1 x 6'4

Sitting Room8.40 x 2.7327'7 x 8'11

Garage7.58 x 5.46

24'10 x 17'11

Kitchen2.46 x 1.768'1 x 5'9

Ground Floor First Floor

Cottage

Stables

(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Music Room4.47 x 3.8514'8 x 12'8

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Summerhill House, Oversley Green, Alcester, B49 6LHApproximate Gross Internal Area = 267.3 sq m / 2877 sq ft

Swimming Complex = 272.9 sq m / 2937 sq ftGarage = 41.4 sq m / 446 sq ftStables = 34.3 sq m / 369 sq ft

Total = 615.9 sq m / 6629

FLOORPLANZ © 2015 0845 6344080 Ref: 144893 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate.Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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Summerhill House

Gardener’s Cottage