The Gables
Eynsham, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 4LA
Guide Price
£2,850,000
Residential Tags: Georgian, Grade II, Thatched Roof
Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jan 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Georgian, Grade II, Thatched Roof
- Property Tags: Solar Energy, Tennis Court
- Land Tags: N/A
Historic family home and four bedroom cottage, set in the centre of a sought after village.
Description
The Gables is a Grade II Listed building, and has a Stonesfield Slate roof. The south end of The Gables is an oak timber A-frame building dating from about 1570. The rest of The Gables was built around 1650 and built of stone walls to the ground floor and an oak timber frame for the two floors above.
About 200 years ago the Swann family altered the Gables by changing the original casement windows into sash windows which were fashionable at the time, but which now make the house look Georgian; it is in fact considerably older.
Although situated in the centre of the old part of this thriving village, the Gables remains very secluded because the entry is through the archway and its garden has high walls.
Inside, both The Gables and tables Cottage, show their origins with many old oak beams which form the main roof structures of each house. Both properties have been well maintained and modernised by the current owners and provide comfortable accommodation throughout.
The Gables is entered via a small porch which opens up to an entrance hall and dining room. This leads to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with utility and pantry. To the left of the entrance is a generous sitting room. Past the impressive original staircase, is a second sitting room. Upstairs, there are 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors.
There are 2 staircases in the house and this allows the second sitting room, and the bedrooms above, to be used as self-contained accommodation if required. On the ground floor of The Gables is a large room named The Music Room, which opens directly onto the courtyard. This room offers excellent flexibility and can be used as part of the main house or could be completely self-contained and has its own washroom and toilet. It has been used by a number of local organisations as well as being available for hire.
Stables Cottage is a generously sized home in its own right. The cottage has a spacious entrance hall which leads to a kitchen, reception room and dining room. There is a shower room off the dining room allowing it to easily be used as a downstairs bedroom if required. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stables Cottage was converted into a house in 1976 from the old Stables buildings. Further changes were made in 2008 with the formation of a third bedroom, a bathroom and a study/ bedroom over the garage.
Outside
Both properties are approached via a private archway leading to an enclosed courtyard and parking area. There are various outbuildings, garden stores and garages which are also accessed via the courtyard. The properties sit in generous grounds of about 2 acres. The Gables looks over a formal lawn with mature trees and herbaceous borders. There is a wall to one side with a pathway leading to a thatched summerhouse. There is also an orchard with an extensive array of mature fruit trees. At the end of the orchard is a former tennis court which currently houses the solar panels for both the houses. This could be restored to use as tennis court if required. The Stables enjoys its own private garden with mature planting and hedgerows which create an attractive and private setting.
Location
Eynsham is an historic village lying seven miles west of Oxford. In the middle ages there was a substantial abbey which was built around 1005 and became famous in the region. In 1538 the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the remains stood for a century or so before eventually the stones from the abbey were used to build various houses in the village. The front door of The Gables comes from the abbey.
At the start of the 19th century the Gables was owned by James Swann. He also owned the paper mills at Eynsham and Wolvercote which supplied paper to the University of Oxford. Swann was a great friend of William Cobbett, who brought the first Acacia seed to England from America. One of the original four seeds is the massive tree in the Gables garden planted in 1805.
The Gables and Stables Cottage lie in the heart of this popular and thriving village which boasts good local amenities including primary and secondary schools, butcher, hardware store, small supermarket, public houses with restaurants and a weekly country market in the square.
Further shopping, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Oxford and Witney, six miles to the west. Regular bus services operate to both Oxford and Witney.
Eynsham is ideally situated for anyone wanting to run a business from home. The village is on the A40 going west, and has easy access to the A34 going north and south, and to the M40 from London to Birmingham. There is a frequent bus service (the S1) from Eynsham into Oxford (passing the rail station) and out to Witney.
Directions
From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the first roundabout turn left onto the B4449, proceed to the next roundabout and then turn right into Cassington Road. Proceed into Newland Street and turn left into Queen Street. Take the first drive on the left and continue through the archway into the parking area for The Gables and Stables Cottage.
Additional Info
Witney 5.6 miles, Woodstock 6 miles, Oxford 7 miles,, Oxford Parkway 5.8 miles (London Marylebone from 55 mins) (Distances are approximate)
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Services
Mains services connected.
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council
Date Code
Brochure prepared November 2021
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills Summertown office
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Fixtures and fittings
Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from Savills.
Marketed by: Savills, Summertown
Description
The Gables is a Grade II Listed building, and has a Stonesfield Slate roof. The south end of The Gables is an oak timber A-frame building dating from about 1570. The rest of The Gables was built around 1650 and built of stone walls to the ground floor and an oak timber frame for the two floors above.
About 200 years ago the Swann family altered the Gables by changing the original casement windows into sash windows which were fashionable at the time, but which now make the house look Georgian; it is in fact considerably older.
Although situated in the centre of the old part of this thriving village, the Gables remains very secluded because the entry is through the archway and its garden has high walls.
Inside, both The Gables and tables Cottage, show their origins with many old oak beams which form the main roof structures of each house. Both properties have been well maintained and modernised by the current owners and provide comfortable accommodation throughout.
The Gables is entered via a small porch which opens up to an entrance hall and dining room. This leads to a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with utility and pantry. To the left of the entrance is a generous sitting room. Past the impressive original staircase, is a second sitting room. Upstairs, there are 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms arranged over the first and second floors.
There are 2 staircases in the house and this allows the second sitting room, and the bedrooms above, to be used as self-contained accommodation if required. On the ground floor of The Gables is a large room named The Music Room, which opens directly onto the courtyard. This room offers excellent flexibility and can be used as part of the main house or could be completely self-contained and has its own washroom and toilet. It has been used by a number of local organisations as well as being available for hire.
Stables Cottage is a generously sized home in its own right. The cottage has a spacious entrance hall which leads to a kitchen, reception room and dining room. There is a shower room off the dining room allowing it to easily be used as a downstairs bedroom if required. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Stables Cottage was converted into a house in 1976 from the old Stables buildings. Further changes were made in 2008 with the formation of a third bedroom, a bathroom and a study/ bedroom over the garage.
Outside
Both properties are approached via a private archway leading to an enclosed courtyard and parking area. There are various outbuildings, garden stores and garages which are also accessed via the courtyard. The properties sit in generous grounds of about 2 acres. The Gables looks over a formal lawn with mature trees and herbaceous borders. There is a wall to one side with a pathway leading to a thatched summerhouse. There is also an orchard with an extensive array of mature fruit trees. At the end of the orchard is a former tennis court which currently houses the solar panels for both the houses. This could be restored to use as tennis court if required. The Stables enjoys its own private garden with mature planting and hedgerows which create an attractive and private setting.
Location
Eynsham is an historic village lying seven miles west of Oxford. In the middle ages there was a substantial abbey which was built around 1005 and became famous in the region. In 1538 the abbey was dissolved by Henry VIII and the remains stood for a century or so before eventually the stones from the abbey were used to build various houses in the village. The front door of The Gables comes from the abbey.
At the start of the 19th century the Gables was owned by James Swann. He also owned the paper mills at Eynsham and Wolvercote which supplied paper to the University of Oxford. Swann was a great friend of William Cobbett, who brought the first Acacia seed to England from America. One of the original four seeds is the massive tree in the Gables garden planted in 1805.
The Gables and Stables Cottage lie in the heart of this popular and thriving village which boasts good local amenities including primary and secondary schools, butcher, hardware store, small supermarket, public houses with restaurants and a weekly country market in the square.
Further shopping, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in Oxford and Witney, six miles to the west. Regular bus services operate to both Oxford and Witney.
Eynsham is ideally situated for anyone wanting to run a business from home. The village is on the A40 going west, and has easy access to the A34 going north and south, and to the M40 from London to Birmingham. There is a frequent bus service (the S1) from Eynsham into Oxford (passing the rail station) and out to Witney.
Directions
From Oxford take the A40 towards Cheltenham. At the first roundabout turn left onto the B4449, proceed to the next roundabout and then turn right into Cassington Road. Proceed into Newland Street and turn left into Queen Street. Take the first drive on the left and continue through the archway into the parking area for The Gables and Stables Cottage.
Additional Info
Witney 5.6 miles, Woodstock 6 miles, Oxford 7 miles,, Oxford Parkway 5.8 miles (London Marylebone from 55 mins) (Distances are approximate)
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Services
Mains services connected.
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council
Date Code
Brochure prepared November 2021
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills Summertown office
[use Contact Agent Button]
Fixtures and fittings
Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from Savills.
Marketed by: Savills, Summertown
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.