Overview
Top Farm was built in the early 18th Century by the Earls of Gainsborough and stood guard to a concealed entrance to the hidden 12th century abbey they took over further up the valley. It has many original stone and timber features and unique views from its roof terrace over Campden’s historic townscape.
This traditional 4 to 6 bedroom, 18th Cotswold stone Century farmhouse property is now available for the first time in its long history. It is in excellent condition throughout with beautiful stone walls and oak beams yet it is a practical home with light oak Karndean flooring on the ground floor, carpeted first and second floors and double glazing. It has been tastefully refurbished to meet today’s requirements.
The ground floor has 2 light, cosy and yet airy reception rooms (one with the original oak floorboards and stone fireplace and the smaller one with an working ashlar fireplace. large fully equipped kitchen/diner which includes mixed fuel Range, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, etc. Off the central hallway there is an accessible ground floor bedroom with ensuite wetroom and entrance to a cool wine cellar.
The first floor comprises 2 ensuite double bedrooms, double and twin bedrooms, and a large bathroom. Without exception there some wonderful views over and around Chipping Campden from these bedrooms.
They are only surpassed by those from the second floor bedroom and its roof terrace. The bedroom dormers look up the valley towards Campden House and its woods, whilst the roof terrace can provide views over the rooftop of Chipping Campden to St James Church and Ilmington and Meon Hills beyond.
There is parking in the courtyard for at least 3 cars with an overflow facility behind the garden.
This has a lawns surrounded by deep and colourful borders maintained by Martyn, the gardener. Behind, there is larger area of amenity grass where children can exhaust themselves. The garden provides views of Campden Wood and nearby surrounding hillsides of Westington, Dovers Hill and Kingcombe, with magnificent views of the sunset.
Availability & Terms: Currently let on a Shorthold Policy until April 2019, may then be available as 3 to 6 bedroom holiday cottage For details, please contact Michael Haines 01386 840164, 0788 964 9812 michael@cotswoldcharm.com
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