Durcott House

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Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

Dating back to 1601, this stunning Grade II listed Georgian property has been decorated and furnished to a high standard, carefully blending modern conveniences whilst retaining an elegance befitting the period. Interior designed by Laura Ashley, it boasts over 3,500 square feet of living space - perfect for family get-togethers and parties. The enclosed rear garden is landscaped, with two patio areas and a wonderful ornamental koi pond (fitted with safety grid), which is illuminated by night. There is also a play area for children and a small fenced-off pets corner, with rabbits. Adjoining Durcott Cottage (NO6), it is set in a backwater, close to the heart of Evesham, with its picturesque abbey, and ¼ a mile from good fishing spots along the banks of the River Avon and a good rowing club. Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare, is just 12miles away. There are many National Trust properties nearby, including Ragley Hall, Tithe Barn, Hidcote Manor, Hailles Abbey with Broadway Country Park and golf centre just 5miles away. Cheltenham 10miles, Worcester 15miles, Chipping Campden 8miles and Broadway 3miles. Tennis, horse riding, golf, fishing, mountain biking, indoor and outdoor green bowling, and swimming locally. The N.E.C. only 30minutes drive. Gourmet restaurants and pubs, 5-minutes walk. Living room with open fire in large oak period fireplace and French doors to garden. Second living room with Adam-style marble fireplace and original flagstone floor. Dining-room with 3-metre long dining table to seat 10 people. Fully equipped smallbone gourmet kitchen with built-in German appliances, centre island with farmhouse pine breakfast table and TV. Utility/shower room/W.C. Further cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft brass bed, TV, and en-suite bathroom/W.C. with sunken Jacuzzi bath and power shower. Second double bedroom with 5ft four-poster bed and en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms with antique beds. Twin-bedded room with 4ft mahogany sleigh beds. Bathroom/W.C. with bidet and centre-staged period claw-foot bath. *Elec and full oil CH incl *Open fire - initial fuel incl, thereafter avail locally *Parking (4cars) *Shops 500yds *Seven TVs (Sky satellite) *DVD *Two videos *Playstation with games *Two radio/cassette/CDs *Auto wm *T/dryer *M/wave *D/washer *Freezer *Four cots *Three h/chairs *Baby intercom *Baby bath *Enclosed garden with patio and furniture *Pear trees, children's play area with swing, climbing frame and sand pit *Separately fenced pets corner *Living/games room with games, books, radio/cassette, pool table and darts *Chef avail for gourmet dinner parties/buffets by prior arr *Cleaning and laundry service by arr *Duvets with linen and towels *Friday to Friday Note: Durcott House adjoins Durcott Cottage (NO6). Both properties booked together can sleep up to 12.Note: Durcott House adjoins Durcott Cottage (NO6). Both properties booked together can sleep up to 12.

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