Stunning Cotswolds manor, adorned with enchanting gardens and an antiquated orchard
A Grade II*-listed manor house with captivating gardens is available for purchase in the picturesque village of Blockley, Gloucestershire. The Manor House, which dates back to the medieval summer palace of the Bishops of Worcester prior to 1539, boasts extensive formal gardens, terraces, and an ancient orchard that boasts a diverse variety of fruits, offering the opportunity to create an unique fruit salad.
The main house boasts five reception rooms, including an orangery, and 10 generously proportioned bedrooms, three with luxurious en-suites. The exteriors feature gabled projections, sash and mullioned windows, and a Tudor arched doorway.
The gardens, which span nearly an acre, showcase the vendor's particular passion, featuring an ornamental fish pond, rose garden replete with lavender borders, a potager, white gardens, and a substantial pergola affording breathtaking views. For those seeking more outdoor space, a separate Lower Garden, consisting of an acre, is up for sale for an additional £250,000, featuring the orchard and a brook winding gracefully through. The Lower Garden is detached but can be accessed independently with its own entrance and offers the opportunity for potential development, subject to necessary approvals.
The Lower Garden shares a connection with the main house but is nestled in the Cotswold National Landscape between Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh, creating the illusion of being well hidden amidst a bustling village. Agent David Henderson states, "You are in the middle of a vibrant village, but you wouldn't know it."
The Manor House in Blockley is for sale at £3.5 million through Savills, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a slice of history in one of England's most charming regions.
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- In addition to the formal gardens and the main house's interior-design detail, potential buyers could consider investing in the separate Lower Garden, which features a potager, white gardens, and an orchard, extending the total livable space by an acre for £250,000 more.
- The Manor House's seductive gardens, with finely sculpted formal gardens, an ornamental fish pond, and a substantial pergola, provide an ideal setting for a formal lifestyle, making it an ideal home-and-garden project for those with an appreciation for artistry and gardening.
- Although nestled in the Cotswold National Landscape between Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh, the Lower Garden's location, shared with the main house and separated by its own entrance, offers a hidden retreat for those desiring tranquility while enjoying the bustling village's amenities.
- The Manor House in Blockley, not only a stunning real-estate acquisition, also presents an opportunity to experience the picturesque village lifestyle, fostering a unique connection with English history, and serving as an attractive investment in the ever-growing home-and-garden market.
