CAN COURT STABLES, AMPNEY ST PETER, CIRENCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL7 5SQ

SOLD


An excellent stable yard with 2 bedroom cottage, 13 loose boxes, indoor & outdoor maneges and railed paddocks extending to about 10.10 acres, situated on the edge of the Cotswold Hills

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Guide Price: Offers in excess of £700,000

LOCATION:
Can Court Stables are situated on the edge of the hamlet of Ampney St Peter, approximately midway between Cirencester and Fairford. The property is situated in wonderful riding country on the edge of the Cotswold Hills with an extensive network of bridle paths and minor country lanes nearby. There is direct access onto a lane from across the fields as well as access onto the A417 road which provides convenience of travelling. The world renowned Talland School of Equitation is situated only two miles to the north.

Cirencester provides most day to day requirements with an excellent range of shops and other facilities. Communications are excellent, with the main A419 dual carriageway only 3 miles to the east, which joins the M4 and M5 motorways. Kemble railway station is approximately 5½ miles distant, providing regular train services to London (Paddington). There are many recreational opportunities in the area, including Cheltenham racecourse, polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt, water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, hunting with the VWH, and a good availability of golf courses, shooting and further equestrian facilities.

DESCRIPTION:
Can Court Stables previously comprised part of the farm building complex for Can Court, but have recently been converted and extended to form excellent equestrian facilities. There is a two bedroom cottage, two ranges of stables providing a total of thirteen loose boxes, together with tack rooms, stores, feed rooms and a fodder barn. There is an indoor manège and a full size outdoor manège. Further improvements to the property are available; planning consent has been granted to convert a single storey traditional building adjacent to the cottage into three holiday units. This building could be converted to provide an extension to the cottage subject to the necessary consents being granted. Consent has been granted to erect an American style enclosed stable building providing a further fourteen loose boxes.

STABLE COTTAGE
The dwelling was constructed in about 2004 from the conversion of a single storey traditional building constructed of rendered stone under pantile and blue slate roofing. The accommodation briefly comprises: Front Door to Entrance Hallway. Sitting/Dining Room, open to the eaves with exposed beams and large hatch to the kitchen.

Kitchen, fitted to a high standard with a range of base and wall units incorporating a single drainer sink with mixer taps, integral hob and oven with extractor fan over, and integral Zanussi dishwasher. Part tiled walls and storage cupboard over the hallway.

Rear Hallway with airing cupboard containing a Worcester Heatslave 20/25 oil fired combination boiler (providing central heating and hot water) and slatted shelving.

Bedroom One open to the eaves with exposed beams, range of fitted wardrobes and fitted carpet. Bathroom with matching suite of bath with electric shower unit and screen, washhand basin in vanitory unit and wc. Matching tiled walls and floor. Extractor fan and shaver light. Bedroom Two open to the eaves with exposed beams and fitted carpet.

Outside is a small walled Courtyard Garden, mainly laid to lawns. Fuel tank. External Shower Room in lean-to against the cottage containing a shower cubicle with power shower, washhand basin, wc, tiled floor, extractor fan and radiator..

FLOOR PLANS
 
These floor plans are for identification purposes only - not to scale

STABLE YARD
Adjacent to the cottage is a single storey Traditional Building of Cotswold stone construction under a pitched blue slate roof (approximately 25.3m x 5.3m) containing three large loose boxes, feed room and tack room with double opening doors. The building has planning consent for conversion into three holiday units. It could also, subject to the necessary consent being granted, provide an extension to the bungalow. This building opens onto a concrete courtyard with two raised flower borders. Opposite is a further Stable Block (approximately 32.5m x 5.38m) constructed of Cotswold stone, brick and blockwork, under a pitched boarded pantile roof. This building contains eight loose boxes, each with an automatic drinker, feed room and wash room.

Indoor School (approximately 24.3m x 17.6m) in a five bay steel portal frame building clad with corrugated iron and timber boarding and viewing stand. The building is fully lit.

Fodder Barn (18.29m x 7.31m) and lean-to Stable Block comprising two loose boxes, each with automatic drinkers.

Adjacent to the buildings is a substantial gravel parking area on which there is planning consent for an American style indoor stable yard providing fourteen further loose boxes.

Outdoor Manège (57m x 29.7m) bounded by post and rail fencing.



THE LAND
There are two pasture paddocks bounded by post and rail fencing and hedges. These are situated in a most attractive setting. From the further paddock, a field gate gives access to a minor lane from which extensive riding is available.



DIRECTIONS:
From Cirencester take the A417 Lechlade road in an easterly direction. After approximately 4 miles, and past the turning to Ampney St Mary, Can Court Stables will be found signposted on the left hand side of the road. Follow the railed driveway to the parking area adjacent to the stables.





GENERAL INFORMATION

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the Joint Agents, Butler Sherborn (01285 883740) and Moore Allen & Innocent (01285 648115).

Fixtures and Fittings: Those fixtures and fittings not mentioned in the sale particulars are not included in the sale.

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council (01285 623000).

Outgoings: Stable Cottage is registered in Band B for the Council Tax.

Town and Country Planning: Full planning and listed building consent has been granted for “conversion of barn to form a dwelling for use in association with the existing equestrian centre at Can Court” subject to conditions, dated 9 June 2004. Ref 04/00586/FUL and 04/00585/LBC. The building is curtilage listed.

Full planning consent has been granted for “conversion of stable to three holiday units in associated use with riding centre at Can Court Equestrian Centre” subject to conditions, dated 22 May 2006.
Ref 06/00781/FUL.

Full planning consent has been granted for “replacement of Dutch barn with enclosed stable building at Can Court Equestrian Centre” subject to conditions, dated 3 August 2004. Ref 04/01160/FUL. The Dutch barn has already been removed.

Further details are available from the Joint Selling Agents.

Tenure and Possession: The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole. Vacant possession will be given on completion. Two footpaths cross the property. The owners of a neighbouring property have a right of access over the entrance drive.

Seller’s Solicitors: Messrs Linnells, Greyfriars Court, Paradise Square, Oxford, OX1 1BB.
Tel: 01865 248607.
Sale Plan and Particulars: Butler Sherborn and Moore Allen & Innocent LLP for themselves and for the Seller of this property whose Agents they are give notice that:

1. These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending buyers, and do not constitute nor constitute part of an offer or contract.
   
2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation and the other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending buyers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
   
3. The sale plans are based on the National Grid sheets (as revised by the Joint Agents) and are published for identification purposes only.
   
4. No person in the employment of Moore Allen & Innocent LLP or Butler Sherborn has any authority to make or give any representation of warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.
   
5. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending buyers or their agents.
   
6. All areas, measurements and distances referred to herein are approximate only.
   
7. While we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact either Butler Sherborn or Moore Allen & Innocent LLP and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

Should you wish to view the property, please contact Emma Buse or Beth Morris. If you require any further information, please contact Mark Hill.

Tel:  01285  648115
Fax: 01285  640494

e-mail: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk

33 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD Telephone: 01285 648115 Fax: 01285 640494 Email: farmsales@mooreallen.co.uk Website: www.mooreallen.co.uk

43/45 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD Tel: 01285 883740 London Office: 020 839 0888 Email: sam@butlersherborn.co.uk Website: www.butlersherborn.co.uk