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THE MANOR DRAYTON, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
The ManorDrayTon, abingDon, oxforDshire
5 bedroom (with additional attic rooms) 4,558 sq ft Listed Manor House | Beautiful grounds and Walled Garden | Stables/Coach Barn | Thatched Listed Traditional Barn | Large Listed Threshing Barn | Open fronted Barn | Paddock of approximately 4.11 acres
For sale as a whole by private treaty.
In all about 5.76 acres (2.33 hectares)
The Manor DrayTon, abingDon, oxforDshire
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•Oxford 10 miles (trains to Marylebone 1 hour) •Witney 8 miles •Didcot 5 miles (trains to London Paddington 40 mins)
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DescriptionThe Manor is an historic property situated on the eastern edge of the village of Drayton. The property comprises the main house, a large traditional barn with potential for a variety of uses, a second large thatched barn, beautiful grounds, stable/coach barn, double garage and approximately 4.11 acres (1.66 Ha) of paddock land.
The ManorThe imposing house is believed, in part, to date back to the 15th century. Later additions in the 1700’s and the early 20th century have created a good sized and fascinating property. Although in need of updating and sympathetic modernisation the house provides the opportunity for a buyer to create a statement home in a wonderfully accessible location.
The house has been in the possession of the current owners since the early 1950’s, the property having previously been in their family ownership between the late 1800’s and 1912. The Manor of Drayton can be traced back to the Doomsday Book and in 1381 it was acquired by William of Wykeham (Founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford) who alienated it to the Warden and Scholars of New College who owned the Manor until 1826. The Manor was sold in 1826,1871,1912and1953.Thisthereforerepresentsonlythefifthtime the Manor has been sold in 640 years.
The house is approached through large wrought iron gates between stone orb capped pillars into a large parking and turning area. The front door is accessed through the formal garden with its impressive yew topiary and gravelled path. The elevations of the house are primarily brick under tile with sash windows with the age of the property able to be traced through the different styles.
Thefrontdooropensintoaparquetflooreddininghallwithviewsoverthegardenandincludesafifteenthcenturytimberarcheddoorwaytoone side. To the west of the dining hall is an impressive sitting room with open fireplace,wooden panelling and large glazedwindowsproviding wonderful views over the garden and paddocks. Beyond is the dining room and kitchen which are currently separated by a relatively modern stud partition wall providing kitchen storage.
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This plan is published for the convenienceof the purchaser only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded
from any contract.
Drawing No. U13542-01 Date 23.07.20
Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2,500mapping with the permission of
the Controller of HMSO©Crown Copyright
Licence No. VA 100033416
The Manor, Drayton
Not to Scale For Identification Only
Removing this partition would create a very good sized kitchen/dining area in keeping with modern tastes. In addition to the ample storage the kitchen includes a 4 door Aga and wall safe.
Direct access to the parking area is provided by a door from the rear lobby which inturnleadstoadownstairsshowerroomandthenontoanoffice.
Totheeastofthedininghallisthelargedrawingroomwithsuperbopenfireplace,woodpanellingandFrenchdoorstotheformalgardenflankedbylargewindowscomplete with wooden shutters. A lobby beyond provides access to the cellar area andtoadownstairsw.c.andhandbasin.Thegroundflooriscompletedinstyleby a wonderful triple aspect morning room with superb wood panelling, window seats,anopenfireplaceandbookshelfalcoves.
Therearetwostaircasesprovidingaccesstothefirstfloorandthefivebedrooms.The principal bedroom is of extremely generous proportions and includes wood panelling, an open fireplace and en-suite which can also be accessed fromBedroom 4. Bedroom 2 sits above the Morning Room and is again triple aspect withanopenfireplaceanden-suitebathroom.
A staircase leads to the attic and the store room, complete with priest hole, at the western end of the house. A hatch from the landing provides access (restricted headroom) to the remainder of the attic space which includes a former chapel with stained glass windows.
The beautiful formal walled garden with its spectacular topiary lies to the front of the house and includes a summerhouse which is Listed Grade II within its own right. The yew hedging and gravelled paths are enclosed by a high listed stone wall. To the south of the house is the main lawn which provides space for a grass tenniscourtandbeyondtheHa-haliesthepaddockland.
The PaddockAccessed either from the parking area or by the accessway included within the sale to the east of the house is approximately 4.11 acres (1.66 Ha) of paddock land. The land is attractive in nature and includes a 4 bay open fronted timber pole barn. Thepaddockisenclosedpartlybymaturehedgerows,partlybyfencingandaHa-ha separates it from the rear lawn of The Manor.
Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:373302
LocationDraytonisasought-aftervillagewithamenitiesincludingaPostOffice,shops,twopubs,StPeter’sChurchandDraytonVillageHall. It is very accessible, being less than 2 miles from the A34 and 5.5 miles from Didcot with trains to Reading (12 minutes), Oxford Parkway (16 minutes) and London (39 minutes). The area is also particularly well served with highly regarded schools all within reach such as Abingdon, St Hugh’s, Cokethorpe, St Edward’s, Radley, The Dragon and Oxford High School.
Method of SaleThe Manor is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Restrictive CovenantThe Property will be sold subject to a covenant limiting the use of the barns and outbuildings to uses ancillary to the occupation of the main house as a private dwelling.
Services Mains water, mains electricity and mains drainage. OilfiredheatingandAga.
Wayleave, Easements and Rights of WayThepropertyisbeingsoldsubjecttoandwiththebenefitofallrights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.
Fixtures and Fittings Garden statuary, chattels and tenant’s fixtures are excluded.Carpets,curtainsandlightfittingsareincludedwithinthesale.
DesignationsThe Manor is Grade II* Listed. The walls of the walled garden are Grade II listed as is the summer house within the walled garden. The thatched barn and traditional barn are Grade II listed.
Local AuthorityValeofWhiteHorseDistrictCouncil
VATAnyguidepricesquotedordiscussedareexclusiveofVAT.Intheeventthata sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeablesupplyforpurposesofVAT,suchtaxwillbepayableinaddition.
Health & SafetyWe ask you to be as vigilant as possible when viewing for your own personal safety. In particular viewers are reminded to comply with all Government advice in respect of preventing the spread of Coronavirus.
Viewings and Further InformationPlease contact:Kevin Prince or Thomasina Quesnelon01235862888oralternativelybye-mailat:[email protected]@adkin.co.uk DirectionsFrom Oxford take the A34 towards Newbury. At the Marcham interchange takethetheA415towardsAbingdon.Atthedoublemini-roundabouttaketheB4017towardsDrayton.Atthemini-roundaboutinDraytonturnleftontoHighStreet and the property will be found on the right hand side as you leave the village just beyond Chiers Drive.
Agents’ NoteA Director of Adkin is a Trustee of the entity that owns the freehold of the property.
Important Notice: Adkinforthemselves,andtheVendorsofthisproperty,whoseAgentstheyare, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of any offer or contract; (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibilityonthepartofAdkin,ortheVendor;(3)Noneofthestatementscontainedintheseparticulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements of representation of fact; (4) Any intending purchaser or tenant must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness ofeachofthestatementscontainedintheseparticulars;(5)TheVendordoesnotmakeorgive,and neither Adkin nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Particulars produced: July 2020. Photographs taken: July 2020.
5.00 x 3.0616'5" x 10'0"
F/P
F/P
BoilerF/P
Morning Room4.98 x 4.77
16'4" x 15'8"(Maximum)
Sitting Room5.84 x 5.21
19'2" x 17'1"
Dining Hall5.28 x 4.50
17'4" x 14'9"(Maximum)
Drawing Room6.70 x 4.25
22'0" x 13'11"(Maximum)
WoodStore
Office4.97 x 3.36
16'4" x 11'0"
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
7.51 x 6.6024'8" x 21'8"
Summer House2.54 x 2.308'4" x 7'7"
(Maximum)
F/P
F/P
Principal Bedroom6.72 x 5.31
22'1" x 17'5"(Maximum)
F/P
F/P
Bedroom 25.00 x 4.89
16'5" x 16'1"(Maximum)
Bedroom 36.63 x 4.9021'9" x 16'1"(Maximum)
Bedroom 54.30 x 3.73
14'1" x 12'3"(Maximum)
Bedroom 44.27 x 2.5614'0" x 8'5"
Eaves
Eaves
Priest Hole5.23 x 2.8017'2" x 9'2"
5.23 x 2.8717'2" x 9'5"
Oil TankStorage
4.10 x 2.3613'5" x 7'9"
Hay Barn13.00 x 5.2542'8" x 17'3"
Squash Court9.58 x 6.08
31'5" x 19'11"
Barn11.20 x 7.3136'9" x 24'0"(Maximum)
Store4.23 x 4.14
13'11" x 13'7"
Garage10.50 x 4.9034'5" x 16'1"
Garage5.81 x 4.43
19'1" x 14'6"
Stable 15.80 x 2.72
19'0" x 8'11"
Stable 25.81 x 2.7519'1" x 9'0"
Stable 35.81 x 2.72
19'1" x 8'11"
Cellar
Barn31.94 x 11.29104'9" x 37'0"(Maximum)
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The Manor, High Street, Abingdon
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The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8428150/DGO
Denotes restricted head height
Ground Floor First Floor
Second Floor
Approximate Gross Internal Area
Main House = 4558 Sq Ft/423 Sq M
Garage = 831 Sq Ft/77 Sq M
Barns = 5025 Sq Ft/467 Sq M
Oil Tank & Summer House = 157 Sq Ft/15 Sq M
Stables = 531 Sq Ft/49 Sq MQuoted Area Excludes 'External Stores'
HOUSE NAMEAddress, Address NO POSTCODE
Orpwood House, School RoadArdington, Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8PQTelephone: 01235 [email protected]@adkin.co.ukwww.adkin.co.uk
Local Authority West Berkshire Council Tel: 01635 551111 www.westberks.gov.uk VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition. Health & Safety Given the potential hazards of the property we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety. Solicitors Coffin Mew Brooklands 4 8 Newbury Street Wantage OX12 8DF Please contact David Thomas for further information: [email protected] Postcode RG20 6RD Viewing Please view with details in hand and on confirmed appointment with the Vendor’s selling agent For further information Please contact: Hannah Rickards or Simon Alden on 01235 862888 or alternatively by e-mail at: [email protected] or [email protected]
Location Plan
Important Notice: Adkin for themselves, and the Vendors of this property, whose Agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of any offer or contract; (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of Adkin, or the Vendor; (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements of representation of fact; (4) Any intending purchaser or tenant must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars; (5) The Vendor does not make or give, and neither Adkin nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Particulars produced: May 2019. Photographs taken: April 2019. File Reference: S/119.
ImportantNotice:Adkinforthemselves,andtheVendorsofthisproperty,whoseAgentstheyare,givenotice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of any offer or contract; (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part ofAdkin,ortheVendor;(3)Noneofthestatementscontainedintheseparticularsastothispropertyareto be relied on as statements of representation of fact; (4) Any intending purchaser or tenant must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars;(5)TheVendordoesnotmakeorgive,andneitherAdkinnoranypersonintheiremploymenthas any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.Particulars produced: June 2020. Photographs taken: May 2020.
