Location

The property is situated in the conservation area of the thriving village of Mickleton, which nestles at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment. Mickleton has several shops including a post office, general stores and butcher, a parish church, Methodist chapel and two public houses, at hotel, doctors’ surgery and a newly built primary school and nursery. The Village is conveniently located for Cheltenham, Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon and most Midland centres are within commuting distance. The village nestles at the base of the Cotswolds with it many attractions, including National Trust gardens at Hidcote Bartrim and Kiftsgate House and Gardens (both about one mile outside the village), lovely country walks and beautiful limestone villages.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival and the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Description

1 The Manor is a handsome Grade II listed property forming part of Mickleton Manor dating back to circa 1656, The Manor was split into four dwellings in the 1980s and is constructed of Ashlar limestone. The property has retained many fine period features including a fireplace and stone mullion windows overlooking the gardens and grounds.

From the reception hall there is a large sitting room with feature fireplace. The open plan kitchen/dining room offers a part glazed door leading out onto the private terrace and lawns beyond. The first floor consists of a light and spacious drawing room, with views of the main garden and countryside beyond, the principal bedroom and separate shower room. The second floor offers three further bedrooms and a shower room. The property would benefit from some modernisation.

The property is approached through stone pillars onto a private gravelled drive with garage and studio which offers scope for conversion to a home office or gym subject to the usual consents. From the terraces adjacent to the house the gardens open to a large expanse of lawn, interspersed with beautiful specimen trees. The lawn extends to a ha-ha wall with pasture land beyond allowing for a wonderful open vista.

Directions

From Chipping Campden High Street head north along Aston Road. After leaving the town, turn right on to B4081 signposted to Mickleton. Continue in to the village of Mickleton passing The Kings Arms on the right. At the next left hand bend with the lane up to the Church on the right, the entrance to 1 The Manor is immediately in front of you, through the stone pillars.