Listed for £1,100,000
May 28, 2025
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An extensive programme of refurbishment to the house and communal facilities took place during 2024/2025 and have since created a wonderful sense of comfort and class throughout.
Outside there are 12 acres of gardens with herbaceous borders, yew hedging, and orchards looked after by gardening staff. Communal facilities include an orangery with a lovely seating area, heated swimming pool and tennis court. The original walled kitchen garden is available for allotments. There is a full-time caretaker to ensure the house and grounds are well maintained and to look after apartments when owners are away.
Location
Charlbury (mainline station into London Paddington 75 minutes) 11 miles, Oxford Parkway (mainline station into London Marylebone 67 minutes) 25 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, Oxford 26 miles Stratford-upon-Avon 29 miles (all distances and times are approximate).
The village of Sherborne lies on the Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire border between Burford and Northleach. The village and surrounding land is predominantly owned by the National Trust providing wonderful walks. The village lies within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has a Parish Church, village shop/cafe, primary school and a social club.
Nearby Northleach and Burford provide everyday shopping amenities whilst the larger centres of Cheltenham and Oxford provide more extensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The A40 provides easy access to London, Oxford and Cheltenham.
Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Naunton Downs, Burford and Cheltenham. Hunting with the Cotswold and Vale of White Horse. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford, Warwick and Worcester.
The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival or the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.
Square Footage: 2,233 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 956 years remaining.
Directions
Directions GL54 3DZ: From Cheltenham and the West, take the A40 towards Burford and Oxford. Continue for approximately 3½ miles after the A40/A429 roundabout and take the left hand turn to Sherborne and Clapton. Proceed until reaching the crossroads and turn right and continue towards Sherborne. The entrance to Sherborne House will be found on the right hand side after a short distance. Proceed along the drive to the visitor parking area and continue on foot to the main entrance.
Additional Info
Local Authority: Cotswold District Council. Tel: .
Service Charges: The current service charge is £16,800 per annum which covers the upkeep of the gardens and grounds and other communal facilities as well as building insurance and water charges. The ground rent is £20 per annum. The Sinking Fund is £120 per month.
Managing Agent: Ash & Co Property, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL3 7NG.
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric night storage heaters. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.
Tenure: Leasehold. There is a 999 year lease which expires on 1 January 2981. The freehold is owned by Sherborne Park Residents Company to which all residents belong.
Viewing: Strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold.
Date of Information: Particulars prepared: May 2025. Photographs taken: May 2025.