Radclive Manor RADCLIVE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Radclive Manor RADCLIVE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Buckingham 2 miles Brackley 7 miles Bicester 10 miles M40 (J9) 11 miles Milton Keynes 14 miles M1 (J14) 18 miles Oxford 26 miles (Distances approximate) Historic Manor house offering space and privacy Dining hall Drawing room Sitting room Study, kitchen/breakfast room Utility room Cloakroom Boiler room Store room Cellar 7 principal bedrooms 4 bath/shower rooms 2 further bedrooms Extensive attic storage Landscaped gardens and grounds Orchard Hard tennis court Paddock grazing Woodland River frontage Garden stores Extensive range of traditional and modern outbuildings in a courtyard setting including former coach house, dovecote and stabling Steel framed Dutch barn Garaging Car port WCs Extensive off-road parking. In all about 6 acres Savills Banbury 01295 228 002 36 South Bar, Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AE savills.co.uk Contact: Nick Rudge nrudge@savills.com YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE IMPORTANT NOTICE ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE TEXT
Location Radclive-cum-Chackmore comprises two villages, Chackmore, the larger, lies to the north of Buckingham and Radclive is 2 miles to the west of Buckingham in attractive countryside in a loop of the River Great Ouse. There is a parish church in Radclive and in Chackmore a public house and a well regarded primary school. Everyday amenities are close by at the market town of Buckingham (about 2 miles). More extensive facilities can be found at Bicester and Milton Keynes, both towns also offering train links to London (Bicester/Marylebone about 45 mins and Euston to Milton Keynes from about 30 minutes). Excellent selection of educational establishments include the Royal Latin Grammar School and Buckingham school. Independent preparatory schools at Akeley Wood, Beachborough (Westbury), Winchester House (Brackley) and Swanbourne (nr Winslow), with senior independent schools including Stowe School, Akeley Wood, Thornton College (girls), Bloxham and Tudor Hall (girls). Sporting and leisure activities include golf at Buckingham and Whittlebury; cinema at Buckingham and Milton Keynes; horse racing at Towcester; National Trust house and gardens at Stowe; motor racing at Silverstone; cinema and theatre at Milton Keynes and Oxford.
History Radclive Manor has an interesting and extensive history going back over 500 years. From the 15th century until 1965 Radclive Manor was owned by New College, Oxford. It is not conclusive when the house was originally built, but it is known to have existed in 1476 and to have been altered and added to in the 16th and then again in the 17th century. The house was bought by the current owners in 1987, since then they have undertaken an extensive repair and improvement programme, not only to the house, but also to a number of outbuildings. References to Radclive Manor appear in all the standard books of reference such as Browne Willis, Lipscomb, Sheahan, the VCH, the RCHM and Pevsner, as well as in contributions to volumes such as the Records of Buckinghamshire. The house is Grade II* Listed. Of note is a 1621 date stone, Elizabethan chimney stacks, particularly the 5 square shafts set diagonally, wooden mullion and transom windows with leaded panes, Tudor wooden screen with embellished arches on Doric columns, 16th and early 17th century panelling, and an early 17th century staircase with newels and ball finials, moulded handrail and elaborate pierced balustrade. Description Stone construction under a pitch clay tile roof with Elizabethan chimney stacks. Wealth of period features including open fireplaces (inglenook fireplace in drawing room, sitting room with niche and shepherd seat), window seat, shuttered sash windows, leaded lights, deep window boards, exposed timbers, flagstone floor, oak panelling, dentil cornicing, panelled oak internal doors, elaborate Jacobean oak staircase. Many of the principal rooms offer high ceilings and tall windows, thereby providing light and a feeling of space. Impressive dining hall with elegant stone flooring providing a stunning entrance for guests and, being the heart of the house, ideal for entertaining. The drawing room has an impressive ceiling height, restored panelling and elegant fireplace. The sitting room is a light, more informal reception room with triple aspect, inglenook fireplace and bay window with seating.
Kitchen/breakfast room has extensive floor and eye level units, 4-oven oil fired Aga and offers scope for modernisation. The cellar is ideal for wine storage having arched wine bins, brick floor, light and ventilation with reasonable head height. The elegant Jacobean staircase is an extremely important feature of the house. Gentle oak flights rise to the top of the house allowing light to pour into the landings and staircase hall below. The craftsmanship in making such a feature is befitting the age and style of the house and reflects the wealth of the people behind the design and construction of the house. Substantial attics with exposed timbers and floorboards offer scope for improvement/conversion to further accommodation subject to the relevant consents.
RADCLIVE MANOR Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House - 642 sq m (6,911 sq ft) Attic room - 91 sq m (980 sq ft) Total - 733 sq m (7,891 sq ft) Not to scale. For identification purposes only. Ground Floor Second Floor Cellar First Floor
Outbuildings A key element to Radclive Manor is the extensive range of outbuildings in a courtyard setting. These comprise both traditional and more modern outbuildings suitable for a range of uses. In the past the current owners have used various barns for entertaining, weddings, Church fundraising events plus income stream from craft and light industrial users. Scope exists therefore to alter and convert some or all into additional accommodation to the main house or income stream (rental or holiday lets); party barn, workshops, artist studio, working from home etc, all subject to the relevant consents. Former stone threshing barn with concrete floor, pitch roof, light and power connected. Various offices. Stone dovecote. Stabling. Former cart sheds and general stores. Steel framed two storey Dutch barn with vehicular access, power (3-phase) and light connected. Ideal for storage or extensive garaging and workshop. Artist s studio with loft above (partly converted). Scope here to create annexe accommodation to the main house. Single garage adjoins the house with stores. Greenhouse.
RADCLIVE MANOR Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 1,511 sq m (16,265 sq ft) Not to scale. For identification purposes only.
Gardens The house sits within extensive gardens and grounds, predominantly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and beds and ha-ha. Orchard. A wealth of trees along several boundaries provide protection and privacy. Hard tennis court. Paddock grazing. Further lawns sweep down to the mill race and stream. Here a simple bridge leads across to an area of woodland stocked with a variety of trees including mature oak trees. Frontage to the River Great Ouse. Fruit cages and vegetable garden. Extensive hard standing and parking. In all about 6 acres.
RADCLIVE MANOR Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767. Directions (MK18 4AB) From the A43 take the A421 towards Buckingham and Milton Keynes. Shortly after the dual carriageway section and after the left turning to Tingewick and Buckingham golf course on the left, take the next left turn to Radclive. Follow the lane into the village and proceed over the small bridge and up into the village. Follow the road around to the left and then turn left onto a narrow lane that leads to the church. Continue past the church and onto a private driveway that leads to Radclive Manor. Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired Aga and central heating. Calor gas for cooking. BT connected. Broadband available. 3 phase electricity to one outbuilding. Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band H Local Authority Aylesbury Vale District Council. Viewing By appointment with Savills to view, Savills strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of the Savills team who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Fixtures and Fittings THose items mentioned in these sale particulars plus fitted carpets, curtains and modern light fittings are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings i.e. are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agents. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Particulars written and photographs taken September 2016.