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9 Smith Barry Crescent Of all the homes in Upper Rissington, none are more sought after than the handful of prestigious officers houses designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to be found in

2 9 Smith Barry Crescent Of all the homes in Upper Rissington, none are more sought after than the handful of prestigious officers houses designed by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens to be found in a cul-de-sac at the quietest edge of the village, bordering fields and woodland with views towards Oxfordshire. Smith Barry Crescent boasts just six substantial and highly sought-after homes that were originally built for the highest-ranking officers on the former air base. Of these, Number 9 has undergone a wealth of upgrades and refurbishment throughout in the last eighteen months, and as such is an exceptionally well-presented and attractively finished property today. Just an amble to the nearby primary school, it not only fulfils the ambition of those looking for a perfect family home but also offers a most prestigious address. Bordered by dry-stone walling and a gravelled driveway, offering considerable privacy behind a high beech hedge, there is still plenty of potential to extend given the size of the plot and inherent potential uplift in value, with a generous garden surrounded by mature trees bordered by dry stone walling, backing onto a protected natural open space (designated as such within the village plan) and an attenuation pond at the rear. The main ground floor accommodation includes a delightful entrance hall with wooden floors, stairs newly fitted with oak banisters, a dual aspect formal sitting room with picture bay window warmed by a wood-burning stove, a stunning central kitchen/family room fitted out with a huge central breakfast bar and ornate cast radiators, plus two ground floor cloakrooms and a separate utility room. With five double bedrooms on the floor above including a new master en-suite shower room and a newly fitted family bathroom, each room has been redecorated and enhanced with highly attractive white painted shutters to every window. Already sizeable enough for the most thriving of families, the roof space above nonetheless offers clear potential to convert to more accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents. The current owners most certainly have design talent more importantly, they have poured heart and soul into their intended forever family home. Clearly no expense has been spared and therefore leaving after such a short time is something they are doing with deep regret but comes of necessity with a relocation for work. We have really loved living here and it s going to be incredibly hard to leave. It s genuinely the friendliest place we have ever lived - and we have lived all over the world. There s a great solace in how safe it is for the children particularly and being out in the countryside gives lots of time for reflection - all these open spaces are very healing. The children can run around freely and we have all made lots of friends. The house has been a great project but more than that, it has been the best family home it s really sociable, warm and cosy in winter, private and safe for the children, wonderful with the doors open out onto the garden in the summer we can t recommend this house too highly to the lucky ones who get to live here next. Offered to the market at a Guide Price of 735,000 via Fine & Country North Cotswolds, No 9 Smith Barry Crescent will undoubtedly attract a great deal of initial interest and therefore early viewing is highly recommended. For more information and to arrange a time to view, please contact Karen Harrison on

About Upper Rissington The original homes at RAF Little Rissington were built in the late 30s / 40s when the base played a crucial role as a training ground for pilots during World War II.

3 About Upper Rissington The original homes at RAF Little Rissington were built in the late 30s / 40s when the base played a crucial role as a training ground for pilots during World War II. The Officers Mess nearby has recently been converted into glamorous town houses - back then it was very much the place to be seen. During the 70s, the base became a renowned flying school and focus of local high society life. Huge dinner parties frequently went on until dawn and the hunt also regularly met at the Commander s home, where even the Queen Mother once stayed. Taken over by the Americans in the Cold War, abandoned in the mid 1990s, the airbase lay empty for several years before being finally sold off by the MOD for private development at the end of the twentieth century. However Upper Rissington, as it was to become, was on the verge of a new lease of life. It soon earned renown as the North Cotswolds best kept secret. Families loved the friendliness of the local community, the freedom and safety for their children whilst appreciating the sense of peace, vast skies, tree-lined avenues and wide-open spaces. Those who purchased in the early years were amply rewarded by sharply escalating prices, and planning permission for a new homes development a decade later ensured Upper Rissington s long-term viability and continuing sharp upward rise in fortune. With considerable investment into services and amenities today, attractions include an Outstanding primary school, market square, popular bistro and supermarket. Combined with a naturally beautiful elevated rural setting and a serendipitous location on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment, situated in a golden triangle between Burford, Stow and Bourton on the Water, it is no surprise that Upper Rissington has emerged today as one of the most desirable villages in the North Cotswolds for family life.

9 Smith Barry Crescent Accommodation Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room open to family room, cloakroom, utility room, WC, master bedroom with en-suite, four

Location Upper Rissington occupies an elevated location between the Windrush and Evenlode Valleys and offers easy access to the A424 Stow on the Wold/Burford road as well as

There is also the OUTSTANDING Rissington Primary School. Further facilities and schools can be found in both Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Burford.

Directions From the Bourton on the Water office of Harrison James & Hardie, Fine & Country, turn right onto the High Street and continue onto the Rissington Road.

6 9 Smith Barry Crescent Accommodation Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room open to family room, cloakroom, utility room, WC, master bedroom with en-suite, four further bedrooms, family bathroom, garage, gardens to front and rear and off road parking. Location Upper Rissington occupies an elevated location between the Windrush and Evenlode Valleys and offers easy access to the A424 Stow on the Wold/Burford road as well as Bourton on the Water. Upper Rissington has a fantastic new shop, pharmacy, gym and cafe as well as a brand new village hall. There is also the OUTSTANDING Rissington Primary School. Further facilities and schools can be found in both Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Burford. A bus service links the village to the local schools at Bourton on the Water, as well as wider destinations. Directions From the Bourton on the Water office of Harrison James & Hardie, Fine & Country, turn right onto the High Street and continue onto the Rissington Road. Proceed through Little Rissington to the T junction at the top of the hill. Turn right and continue down Barrington Lane, turning left at the roundabout. Turn left again at the Co-Op on the miniroundabout and follow the road to Wellington Road, then turn right onto Smith Barry Road. Turn right into Smith Barry Crescent and the property will be found on the right hand side, identified by our For Sale board.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to

The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they

Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included

7 Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No Registered Office: Harrison & Hardie Limited, High Street, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN. Printed

8 Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0) High Street, Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire GL54 2AN

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