A wonderful private estate one hour south of central London with impressive manor house and extensive grounds of over 4,000 acres.
Positioned at the terminus of an age-old tree-lined avenue, the country manor house beckons for both indoor and outdoor events, offering an array of rooms for rent. Throughout the estate, you'll find diverse buildings, from quaint old farmhouses and thatched cottages to modern and traditional agricultural structures in the bustling farmyard.
The intricately designed walled gardens are artfully divided into distinct 'rooms,' each boasting its unique style and providing enchanting backdrops. Beyond these gardens, the landscape unfolds into historic parkland, grazing fields for cattle, arable expanses with wheat and barley crops, orchards, ancient woodlands, and a serene lake.
The estate encompasses garden grounds, expansive parkland, verdant grass fields, productive farmland featuring wheat and barley fields along with vegetable crops, orchards in full bloom, ancient woodlands, and stretches of evergreen forest. The terrain is a blend of rolling valley hills and vast, level expanses.
The country manor house is a versatile venue, available for rental both inside and out, providing access to an array of rooms, including two kitchens, a smoking room, library, drawing room, film room, billiards room, and various bedrooms. The formal garden grounds feature a 3-acre walled garden, pristine lawns, a fragrant rose garden, cutting garden, a sculpture pond with a fountain, a croquet lawn, a productive kitchen garden, and a charming greenhouse.
The active farmyard adds to the estate's vibrancy, featuring structures such as a traditional Elizabethan barn, grain stores, a tractor shed, workshop, garage, and stables. Scattered across the estate are distinctive properties, including old farmhouses, thatched cottages, bungalows, and multi-storey flats, all available for external use, complete with access to adjacent gardens.
Additional amenities abound, including overnight accommodations, proximity to an active church, and a scenic boating and paddle-boarding lake complete with a pontoon and boat rental. Vintage and modern tractors, a Land Rover, classic cars, an outdoor swimming pool, and a tennis court contribute to the estate's diverse offerings. An intricate network of private roads, encompassing country lanes and open roads, along with solid pathways and wooded tracks, weaves through the estate. The presence of animals such as cows, horses, ducks, and chickens further enriches the rural atmosphere.
Facilities at the estate cater to the practical needs of crew members, providing ample parking for vehicles and the option to set up a crew base in either the main manor house, depending on requirements. The property offer a 'Shoot and Stay' option, subject to availability, granting access to the 11-bedroom manor house and a 3-bedroom holiday cottage for overnight stays. Alternatively, self-catering options and hotels lie within a 4-mile radius of the estate.
Crew members are welcomed to partake in in-house catering services, pre-arranged for convenience, or explore takeaway options and local pubs within a 2-mile radius.
