Immaculate country house set in about 24 acres
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 is 7495 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 24.2 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 for construction 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. Hard standing 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.
View payable Stamp Duty for this property
Larkstoke Manor is a magnificent country house and offers a buyer the perfect setting with impeccable interiors.
Stephen Christie-MillerProperty agent