Ipsden, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10

Immaculate country house set in 24 acres

Description

Larkstoke Manor is a substantial country house which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment by the present owners. It offers flexible and stylish family accommodation which has been finished to a very high standard. Built circa 1895 it has painted render elevations under a clay tile roof and sits centrally within its plot enjoying its location surrounded by South Oxfordshire countryside.

The main house has in excess of 7,500 sq ft of spacious accommodation arranged over two floors with high ceilings and large windows enjoying views over the stunning gardens and grounds. There is a feeling of light and space and it is beautifully presented throughout. The kitchen is fitted with a superb range of painted oak cabinetry with appliances by Miele, Siemens, Capel, Quooker and an E-smart electric AGA with warming cupboard. It is open plan to the orangery with doors opening to the garden terrace. Period features have been retained in the main reception rooms with panelling, ceiling plasterwork and the magnificent oak staircase in the reception hall sweeps up to a galleried landing.

To the first floor is the principal bedroom suite which has an en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are five further bedrooms, all with en suite facilities.


Gardens and land
Larkstoke Manor is accessed via magnificent wrought iron gates opening to a long sweeping driveway, flanked by paddocks and leading to the main house and large gravel parking area. To one side is a detached garage block with annexe accommodation above comprising an open plan sitting room and kitchen, bedroom and shower. There is an additional garage and large car port with parking for three cars.

The house sits beautifully in the landscaped gardens which are laid mainly to lawn with flower borders, mature trees and hedging to the boundaries. There is a hard tennis court and a refurbished heated outdoor pool and pool house with changing room and shower, WC and kitchen with bifold doors opening to the poolside seating area.

The gardens, grounds and paddock land total circa 25 acres.

Special notes
• Planning permission P22/S2310/HH for a new pool building to cover existing swimming pool, gym and install a solar PV array.
• Planning permission P22/S0652/FUL granted in February 2022 forconstruction of an all weather riding arena.
• Planning permission P23/S1626/FUL granted in May 2023 for the construction of an American Barn with ten internal stables, tack room and feed store. Hardstanding and muck clamp to
support stable block. Change of use to equestrian for the barn only.
• There is lapsed planning permission for
conversion of the coach house into a two
bedroom cottage.

Location

Larkstoke Manor is situated on the edge of the pretty South Oxfordshire village of Ipsden. The village has a village store and post office, a farm shop, nursery school, village hall and public house. The property is surrounded by beautiful countryside with miles of walking and riding on The Ridgeway and the Icknield Way which pass through the village. Larkstoke Manor has a gated access onto the bridleway running to the east of the property providing quiet riding up onto the Ridgeway and beyond.

The market town of Wallingford is just 4 miles distant with a range of local shops and Waitrose supermarket and more extensive facilities are available in Henley-on-Thames (12 miles). Reading Mainline Station offers trains to London Paddington from 23 minutes and includes services on the Elizabeth Line. Access to the motorway network is via M40 J6 (12 miles) or M4 J12 (12 miles).

There is an excellent range of independent schools in the area including Radley College, Bradfield College, Cranford House, Moulsford Prep, Abingdon School, St Helen and St Katharine’s, The Oratory Preparatory and Senior schools and Queen Anne in Caversham.

Square Footage: 8,638 sq ft


Acreage: 24.2 Acres

Directions

From Henley-on-Thames take the A4130, Fair Mile, in the direction of Wallingford. Continue on this road for 12 miles. At Port Way roundabout take the first exit onto the A4074 in the direction of Reading. At the next roundabout take the first exit and continue on the A4074 for 1.5 miles. The gated entrance to Larkstoke Manor will be found on the left. Post code 0X10 6AF

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