luxury house with pool for sale Evenlode, United Kingdom

Quarry Hill Farm is a substantial country house in Bibury, surrounded by open Gloucestershire countryside and accompanied by extensive stabling, a swimming pool and a separate leisure building. Extending to approximately 5,542 sq ft in the main house, with a further 2,081 sq ft of stables, the property pairs the character of its original Cotswold stone architecture with a striking contemporary addition. The kitchen and reception room is an impressive space measuring more than 43 ft in length. Large expanses of glass draw in natural light and frame views of the garden, while a substantial central island anchors the kitchen. There is plenty of room for both dining and informal seating, with doors opening directly outside. The older part of the house retains a more traditional character. Two reception rooms provide generous entertaining space, complemented by a library lined with bookshelves and a separate music room. A study completes the principal ground-floor accommodation. Practical rooms include a pantry, boot room and utility room, while a cellar provides additional storage on the lower-ground floor. The principal bedroom occupies the first floor, with an adjoining bathroom, while a second bedroom and further bathroom are arranged on the same level. Two additional bedrooms and a bathroom are found on the second floor. A further first-floor wing contains a games room, studio, kitchenette and fourth bedroom with a bathroom, providing particularly flexible accommodation for guests or family. Outside, the house sits within mature gardens that provide an attractive backdrop to the Cotswold stone elevations and contemporary extension. A swimming pool is surrounded by a broad paved terrace, creating a wonderful spot for summer entertaining. Beside it, a timber-clad outbuilding contains a gym measuring approximately 18 ft by 13 ft, along with a pool room, WC and covered outside seating. Equestrian facilities are a significant part of the property. The stables extend to approximately 2,081 sq ft and are arranged across two separate blocks, with multiple loose boxes, tack and storage rooms and further ancillary space. The surrounding paddocks and open countryside reinforce the property’s rural setting, while a carport provides covered parking close to the house. The land for lot one extends to about 17.73 acres. A further 13.91 acres available by separate negotiation. Quarry Hill Farm lies in the sought-after Coln Valley, in Bibury, once described by William Morris as “the most beautiful village in England”. One of the Cotswolds’ best-known villages, Bibury is characterised by its honey-coloured stone houses and the River Coln. Cirencester is within easy reach for a broader range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, while the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and riding. London is accessible by rail from Kemble, making the property well placed for both full-time country living and weekends away.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a substantial period home dating back to 1890, providing 3,286sqft of flexible accommodation in the main house, and a further 1,487sqft in a separate cottage. Boasting a delightful wrap-around mature garden, an enviable outdoor entertaining area, and stunning views over open countryside, this exceptional property enjoys a rural location, whilst still having easy access to commuter links and amenities. Cheesemans Barn occupies an enviable plot, which also takes in views in all directions. Carefully extended over the years, it now offers contemporary living space for modern family life, with large double bedrooms, a stylish kitchen at the heart of the property, and three reception rooms. A covered porch leads to the entrance hallway, which also has stairs to the first floor and a cloakroom. The sitting room is dual aspect, with exposed beams, oak flooring, and an impressive Inglenook fireplace. With French doors to the garden, it makes for the perfect space for entertaining. The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen. Also dual aspect, with views over the garden, oak flooring, and plenty of room for a large table and chairs, it offers a stylish setting for both formal dining and relaxing weekend lunches alike. The kitchen itself has been refitted with a generous number of painted country-style floor and eye-level units, integrated appliances, including a Rangemaster oven, a traditional Belfast double sink, and a large central island, all complemented by quartz worktops. A utility room with further storage is also accessed from the kitchen. A third reception room accessed from an inner hallway next to the dining room offers yet further flexibility to be used as a family room, large study, games room, or just a quiet space to enjoy a good book. The hallway at the end of the house also has a cloakroom and a second set of stairs leading to the first floor. The first floor is just as impressive, with five well-proportioned double bedrooms, each one is double aspect, and the principal bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. The views from the landing and bedrooms to the front of the property stretch for miles over open countryside, and showcase the exceptional setting this fabulous family home enjoys. Two modern bathrooms serve the five bedrooms, with one featuring a stylish freestanding bath. Outside: In a secluded position towards the rear of the property, there is a charming detached stone-built cottage with a fitted kitchen, large reception room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom, along with a study accessed via the reception room. Offering huge potential for self-contained annexe accommodation, a more than generous space to work from home, space for a large gym, impressive guest accommodation or an income generator, this is a fantastic opportunity. For parking, there is a double garage and a large driveway accessed on the right-hand side of the property. The garden is worthy of special note, mainly laid to lawn and wrapping around the property, it is fully enclosed by mature trees and hedging, making it incredibly private. For those who enjoy outdoor entertaining, there is an expansive patio to the rear, along with a secluded spot at the bottom of the garden with a fully enclosed heated outdoor pool. Relaxation does not stop there, the adjacent pool house contains a sauna, hot tub and a gym. The amenities at nearby Heyford Park include Heyford Park Free School, which opened in 2013. A selection of sporting facilities, a neighbourhood centre with retail outlets and a pub. Britain's number one shopping destination, Bicester Village, is less than 6 miles' drive away from Heyford Park. Bicester Village is both a tourist attraction and the UK's leading designer outlet village. Nearby Bicester town centre offers a variety of retail outlets and eateries, a Sainsbury's, a leisure centre, and a 7-screen cinema where you can watch the very latest blockbuster film. More extensive facilities can be found in Banbury, Oxford and Milton Keynes. Bicester North and Bicester Village offer a train service to London Marylebone in 45 minutes. The property is approximately 16 miles north of Oxford town centre, 6 miles northwest of Bicester, 16 miles southeast of Banbury and 3.5 miles to the southwest of Junction 10 of the M40,

An incredible opportunity to acquire a six bedroom farmhouse located on the former Warkworth Castle Estate. The house was built c.1690 and offers three reception rooms and an indoor swimming pool. The property also benefits from a range of facilities to include stables, menage, paddocks, annexe potential, workshops, garaging and a beautiful lake. All in around seven acres. Please click on the property brochure and the video tab for full details of this property, or for more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Terry Robinson Services, Utilities & Property Information: Utilities: Mains water, private sewerage, oil fired central heating, electricity supply. Tenure: Freehold Property Type: Equestrian Family Home Construction Type: Standard - local stone with slate roofs Council Tax: South Northamptonshire Council Tax Band: G Parking: Off road parking for twelve cars Mobile phone coverage: 5G mobile signal is available in the area but we advise you to check with your provider. Internet connection - Ultrafast Fibre Broadband FTTP connection available - we advise you to check with your provider.

Positioned on the edge of a private freshwater lake within The Lakes by Yoo, this striking contemporary house unfolds across more than 6,100 sq ft of carefully composed living space, surrounded by woodland, water and far-reaching Cotswolds scenery. Set within 1.6 acres on the exclusive Newfound Reach enclave, the house combines expansive entertaining spaces with a strong connection to the landscape, where floor-to-ceiling glazing frames uninterrupted lake views from almost every principal room. The architecture has been designed around light, scale and openness. A dramatic double-height sitting room sits at the heart of the house, anchored by a monumental stone fireplace and wrapped in vast panes of glass that draw the outdoors deep into the interiors. Beyond, an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room stretches across the rear of the house, opening directly onto terraces, gardens and the lake beyond. A large central island, bespoke cabinetry and a separate pantry and utility room create a space equally suited to everyday family life and large-scale entertaining. A series of additional reception spaces offer flexibility throughout the ground floor, including dedicated media and games rooms, while the generous entrance hall creates a strong sense of arrival. Throughout, natural materials and earthy tones reflect the surrounding landscape, with timber finishes, textured stone and soft neutral palettes giving the interiors warmth and cohesion. The bedroom accommodation is arranged across the first floor, where the principal suite occupies an entire wing overlooking the water. Exceptionally proportioned, it features a large dressing area, expansive en suite bathroom and panoramic lake views through full-height glazing. Five further bedrooms are arranged separately across the floor, several with en suite bathrooms and direct views across the gardens and surrounding woodland. A study overlooks the dramatic void above the main living space, reinforcing the sense of volume and openness throughout the house. Outside, landscaped gardens run directly to the water’s edge, with expansive decking and multiple seating areas positioned to capture the setting throughout the day. A heated swimming pool sits alongside the lake, while a gated driveway provides privacy and ample parking. Swan Lake House forms part of The Lakes by Yoo, one of the Cotswolds’ most exclusive private estates. Spanning more than 850 acres of lakes, woodland and meadows, residents have access to a concierge service, spa and wellness facilities, watersports, nature trails and a year-round programme of activities. Despite its remarkable sense of seclusion, the estate is within easy reach of London, with direct rail services from nearby Kemble reaching Paddington in approximately 75 minutes.