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KNIGHTSGATE
QUENINGTON
Knights GateQUENINGTON • GLOUCESTERSHIRE
MAIN HOUSE
Hallway • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Drawing Room Master Bedroom with En-suite • Dining Room
4 further Bedrooms • Utility Room • Family Bathroom
THE ANNEX
Entrance Hall • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Sitting Room Bathroom • Bedroom • Office / Play Room • Utility
Gardens and Grounds • Parking • Garaging
Butler Sherborn
43-45 Castle Street, Cirencester
Gloucestershire GL7 1QD
T 01285 883740
www.butlersherborn.co.uk
The London Office
40 St James’s Place
London, SW1A 1NS
T 0207 839 0888
www.thelondonoffice.co.uk
A spacious Cotswold family house with Grade I Listed gatehouse, private walled gardens and separate annex
SituationColn St Aldwyns 1 mile, Cirencester 8 miles, Lechlade
6 miles, Fairford 3 miles, Swindon 17 miles (London
Paddington 55 minutes), Cheltenham 20 miles.
M4 (Junction 15) 14 miles. (All mileages approximate).
Surrounded by beautiful countryside and lying within the Coln
Valley, Knights Gate is situated within the Conservation Area
of Quenington, one of the most sought after villages within
the Cotswolds. Quenington has an active community featuring
a village hall, public house, playing fields and the Church of
St Swithin, which dates back to 1193. The nearby village of
Hatherop provides the nearest primary schools and Coln St
Aldwyns offers a post office/store and reputable hotel ‘The New
Inn’. Fairford (3 miles) is a charming market town offering an
excellent range of everyday shops together with banks, surgery
and cottage hospital. More comprehensive shopping and
recreational facilities are available at Cirencester and Swindon,
together with other local towns of both Lechlade and Burford.
The main regional centres are Cheltenham and Oxford, with
Bath and Bristol also being within daily commuting distance.
Easy access to the M4 (J.15) is about 14 miles to the south.
The M40 can be approached via the A420 or A40 to Oxford.
The M5 at Gloucester is via the A417 from Cirencester.
AmenitiesThere are many enjoyable walks in the area together
with an extensive network of footpaths and
bridleways with excellent riding. Hunting is with
the VWH and polo played regularly at Cirencester
Park. Water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, golf
at South Cerney, Swindon and Cirencester. Racing
at Cheltenham and Newbury. Theatres at Oxford,
Cheltenham and Bath.
There is a good choice of both Private and State
primary and secondary schools in the area,
including Fairford, Rendcomb, Cheltenham,
Minchinhampton (Beaudesert Preparatory
School) and Westonbirt. Hatherop Castle School
(Independent Preparatory) and Hatherop Church
of England Primary School are both within biking/
walking distance.
Historical NoteQuenington Knights’ Gate is a 13th century
stone gatehouse of the Knights Hospitallers’
commandery. The two storey gate-hall has a large
vehicular and small pedestrian archway at the front,
with a large square-shaped doorway at the rear.
This 13th century gatehouse is the only surviving
building from a preceptory (manor /estate) of
the Knights Hospitallers. It was founded in 1144-
62 by Walter, the first Prior of the
Order in England. It was dissolved in 1540. It
was one of the earliest Hospitallers Preceptories.
The Knights Hospitallers were created from a
religious brotherhood who cared for sick pilgrims in
a hospital in Jerusalem. This was following the First
Crusade in 1100 AD.
DescriptionKnights Gate is a spacious Cotswold family
house, which lies in an historic part of the village
of Quenington, approached through the well-
known 13th Century gateway. The house offers
flexible family accommodation, and has recently
been redecorated throughout. The reception
rooms are light and well proportioned, and ideal
for entertaining. Outside there are private and
enclosed walled gardens and parking.
Across the courtyard from the house are a range
of outbuildings which were converted from a
former stable block, to provide ideal ancillary
accommodation.
AccommodationMain House
GROUND FLOOR
Hallway: Solid Oak floor, under stair storage with
separate storage cupboards.
Door to rear garden
Cloakroom: Wash hand basin and WC.
Storage Area: Space for storage and hanging, boot
room.
Drawing Room: Light and well-proportioned with
exposed beams. A large open fireplace with log
burner. Three sets of French doors open to a paved
terrace overlooking the private garden.
Dining Room: Oak floor, Windows overlooking
the courtyard. Exposed beams.
Kitchen: Fitted with integral Bosh gas hob, double
integral Bosch oven, Contemporary wall and base
units including a dishwasher and refrigerator.
Utility Room: Plumbing and space for washing
machine and tumble dryer/condenser and space for
fridge freezer.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing: Door to walk-in linen cupboard.
Master Bedroom: Double bedroom with dressing
area with door to shelved cupboard and built in
wardrobe in dressing area.
En-suite Bathroom: Bath with shower over, wash
hand basin and WC. Storage cupboard with hot
water tank.
Bathroom: Bath with hand held shower, bidet,
wash hand basin and WC.
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with built in
wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: Double ‘L shaped’ bedroom.
Inner Hall: Steps up to door to Gate House window
Shower Room: With shower cubicle, wash hand
basin and WC.
The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse adjoins the main house with
internal connecting doors
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom having pitched roof
and exposed beams. Stairs to
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom with stone mullion
window overlooking inner courtyard.
The Annex
Situated across the courtyard from the house.
Entrance Hall: Airing cupboard housing Boiler
with slated shelves.
Cloakroom: WC, wash hand basin with cupboard
under and heated towel rail.
Bathroom: Bath with shower over, W.C, wash hand
basin with cupboard under and heated towel rail.
Dining room: Light spacious room suitable for a
variety of uses.
Bedroom: A good size double bedroom with built in
wardrobes and full length windows overlooking the
rear courtyard.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Fitted with wall and base
units, stainless steel sink with drainer, Built in double
electric over
Sitting room: Light spacious reception room suitable
for a variety of uses.
Utility: Work surface with space for washing machine
and tumble dryer. Further door leads through to a
storage room.
OUTSIDE
Driveway through the stone archway to ample private
parking.
GARDEN
Essentially the gardens surround the house and are
privately enclosed bounded by a Cotswold stone
wall and solid beech hedging. Approached from the
Drawing Room, French doors lead to the “secret”
enclosed garden with well stocked herbaceous borders
with a mass of ground underplanting of spring bulbs.
This garden is sheltered, sunny and private – ideal for
entertaining.
To the rear is the wide expanse of lawn bordered by
mature trees. In one corner a secure wooden garden
gate provides access to the village lane.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Mains drainage. Oil
fired central heating. Broadband connected. Security
system. Telephones subject to BT regulations,
transfer and connections.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Only those fitted integral items mentioned in these
particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures
and fittings including curtains, light fittings, garden
ornaments, statues etc are specifically excluded. Some
may be available by separate negotiation if required.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire GL7 1PX
T (01285) 623000 / www.cotswold.gov.uk
POST CODE: GL7 5BN
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with Butler Sherborn.
If there are any points which are of particular
importance we invite you to discuss them with us
before you travel to view the property.
Please telephone Butler Sherborn
Cirencester Office T: 01285 883740 or
The London Office T: 0207 839 0888.
DirectionsFrom Cirencester take the B4225 to Burford &
Bibury and past the turning to the A420 to Stow-
on-the-Wold. After about one and a half miles, as
the road sweeps to the left, turn right signposted to
Ampney Crucis and Quenington (indicate well in
advance of this turning as you go down the hill).
Continue along this road for about 5 miles into
the village of Quenington taking the right hand
turn at the cross roads. At the village green turn left
and proceed along Church Road past The Keepers
Arms and continue down the hill. Knights Gate
will be found at the bottom, on the right with the
entrance through a 13th Century gateway.
DisclaimerThese particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Neither Butler Sherborn, nor the seller, accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners, nor any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken: March 2015. Particulars written: ID March 2015
Ground Floor
First Floor
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Sitting Room5.06 x 3.7116'7 x 12'2
Kitchen5.46 x 2.7817'11 x 9'1
Dining Room5.63 x 3.0918'6 x 10'2
Bedroom6.92 x 5.2522'8 x 17'3
Utility Room3.89 x 2.7712'9 x 9'1
Kitchen4.96 x 3.30
16'3 x 10'10
Dining Room6.23 x 4.9920'5 x 16'4
2.61 x 2.148'7 x 7'0
Store8.07 x 2.6126'6 x 8'7
Sitting Room9.24 x 4.9630'4 x 16'3
Bedroom 55.72 x 4.5818'9 x 15'0
Bedroom 45.80 x 4.0119'0 x 13'2Bedroom 3
6.53 x 5.0921'5 x 16'8
Bedroom 23.96 x 3.4013'0 x 11'2
Master Bedroom 19.31 x 5.0730'7 x 16'8
Garage5.48 x 3.5918'0 x 11'9
Dn
Dn
Up
Up
Up
Gate House
IN
Carport5.62 x 5.0718'5 x 16'8
Ground Floor
First Floor
Annexe
Main House
Knights GateApproximate Gross Internal Area =
508.7 sq m / 5476 sq ft (Excluding Carport)
Garage = 19.7 sq m / 212 sq ft
Total = 528.4 sq m / 5688 sq ft
This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings
are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making
any decisions reliant upon them.