Location

Barcote Park is approximately half way between Swindon and Oxford, easily reached by the A420. Barcote Manor itself is set back half a mile from the road and surrounded by mature parkland containing rare and impressive trees, including majestic Wellingtonia planted in the Victorian era.

Barcote Manor enjoys a peaceful setting with glorious views over its own sweeping garden and countryside beyond. The Barcote Park estate is rich in wildlife and has a beautiful secluded Victorian fern garden. Communications are excellent, with mainline train stations at Didcot, Oxford, Oxford Parkway and Swindon, and good access to junction 15 of the M4.

Faringdon provides day to day shopping. Oxford, Swindon, Abingdon and Witney offer extensive shopping and recreational facilities.

There is an excellent choice of schools in Oxford and Abingdon, together with nearby St Hugh's School and Buckland Primary School

Description

The principal part of an elegant Grade II listed Victorian manor house with its own large private garden and the use of 20 acres of picturesque parkland.

Barcote Manor forms the principal part of this splendid Victorian manor house with impressive and elegant accommodation arranged over three floors. The house has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment, and it is well suited to both formal entertaining and modern family living. It retains many fine features including striking bay windows overlooking the garden and grounds, original carved oak and walnut panelling to the walls, original shutters to the windows, ornate moulded ceilings and cornices, fine panelled doors with original brass fittings, ornate period fireplaces with over mantels and a magnificent staircase to the first floor with fine stained glass windows depicting the four seasons.
   
The impressive drawing room has extensive walled panelling, a carved oak surround fireplace and a large bay window overlooking the garden. Carved oak arches divide the room from the magnificent galleried staircase hall and the dining room. The sitting room/study has south facing French doors to the garden and a fireplace with ornate carved walnut surround. Arranged at the rear of the house is the stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room. This is a sumptuous space which is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings, with a comprehensively equipped modern kitchen, and French doors opening to the terrace and gardens.

At first floor level, leading off the large landing, are four elegant and spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate cloakroom. The second floor comprises a suite of rooms with gabled ceilings and windows overlooking the gardens, and includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area.

OUTSIDE
Barcote Manor is approached by a driveway secured by electric security gates with intercom. This driveway is for the shared use of only the main house area. There is parking for the property located within a short distance of the front door. Along this driveway is garaging for the main houses of Barcote Park, and Barcote Manor owns the freehold of two garages.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The property has its own private two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and access over 20 acres of glorious parkland. The private gardens comprise sweeping lawns with a fine selection of mature trees. Immediately to the rear of the house is a paved terrace within an enclosed internal garden with beautifully planted flower and shrub beds. Steps lead from the terrace down to the sunken formal garden, enclosed by box hedging with a central circular pond and fountain.   Steps lead up to a path through a pergola to a tree lined avenue. flanked by lawn. The avenue leads to a gate beyond which is communal parkland with meadow, matured trees and a Victorian water garden. At the end of the private lawns is another enclosed, part walled area with a tennis court and a summerhouse. There is a side access to the gardens from the main gravelled driveway.

The 20 acres of communal parkland is owned and managed by Barcote Park Management Ltd for the benefit and use of all residents. Each house has an equal share of Barcote Park Mangement Ltd.

Directions

From Oxford take the A420 towards Swindon. After approximately 14 miles go past the turnings for Buckland/Bampton and the Carswell Golf and Country Club. Continue for just under half a mile. The entrance to Barcote Park is on the right at a small crossroads, through imposing stone and iron gates. Continue up the tree-lined driveway to the fork and keep right continue to the gated entrance which will be found straight ahead.