Situated in a conservation area, and the oldest property in the parish of Hailey, The Old Manor is cited in Nikolaus Pevsner's ‘The Buildings of England' and has medieval origins dating to the late 15th century including original medieval hexafoil. “It began life as a hall house but was extended and remodelled in c.1600 to give a T-plan with a rear wing".

The well preserved interior may be the work of Robert Yate in c.1609, and is notable for its period timberwork. (Conservation Area Character Appraisal West Oxfordshire District Council). Listed Grade II* the property has since evolved further over time and has been more recently modernised and updated by the current owners. Extensive works have included re-decoration of the property throughout, electrics, new boiler and hot water tank, replacing radiators, smoke and security alarms, new kitchen, new utility room, new bathrooms and the addition of bespoke bookshelving and cupboards, and the complete renovation of the 1-2 bedroomed cottage including re-wiring, re-plumbing, two new bathrooms and a new kitchen.

Externally, works include renovating the detached thatched home office, a new 3 bay garage and extensive landscaping.
Retaining a wealth of period features including exposed timbers, flag stones, fireplaces, doors and staircase, The Old Manor provides ample accommodation for family life. Three reception rooms all have inglenooks with Clearview wood burners, and there is a music room, cloakroom and utility room (with door to rear garden). The kitchen with electric Aga and work island opens onto the terrace and adjoins the dining/family room.

On the first floor the generous principal bedroom has a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There are six further bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, with 2 roll-top baths.
The attached Cottage is ideal for live in staff and dependant relatives. With access either externally or via stairs to the first floor, it is versatile in size and can alternatively be integrated into the main house accommodation depending on needs.

Outside, the property is accessed through high electric gates, to ample gravel parking in front of a three bay open garage with an additional closed/lockable bay. There is also a detached thatched outbuilding currently used as a home office, with consent (19/02405/LBC) for a shower room making it perfect for a gym. A further stone building is used as a log store.
Gardens surrounding the property are level and fully enclosed by Cotswold stone walls and fencing, and enjoy the benefits of additional evergreen privacy hedging.

The gardens have been landscaped (and maintained) by Nicholsons, inspired by NT Hidcote's ‘garden rooms' to create different areas including several lawns, a heritage orchard, vegetable garden, a blossom garden and terraces with views to the open countryside. For those with dogs, there is a separate fully enclosed walled garden accessed from the main garden or via the utility room, which also has a large butler sink and extendable tap to allow for dog washing.

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