Filkins, Lechlade, Oxfordshire, GL7

A spacious 2-bedroom apartment, part of Filkins Hall and set in beautiful gardens and grounds. Flat 10 is a spacious apartment within this impressive Cotswold stone property. The original Georgian building was destroyed by a fire in 1876 and rebuilt in the Jacobean style in 1912. It has many character features including high ceilings, stone mullioned windows and stone fireplaces. The hall was converted into ten apartments during the 1980s and has been cared for and much improved by the residents since the early 2000s. The main entrance hallway features an impressive oak staircase which leads to the first and second floors. This spacious apartment is set on the second floor with far-reaching countryside views. The Hall sits in approximately three acres of its own land, with its own private gravel driveway and ample parking. The immaculate communal gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some impressive borders; there is an orchard and various walkways linking the estate together. The tennis court is a lovely addition to the grounds. Filkins is set on the edge of the Cotswolds and the Upper Thames Valley midway between Burford and Lechlade, both have a good range of local shopping facilities. The majority of properties in Filkins are constructed of mellow Cotswold stone. It has a community village shop and post office, fine parish church, public house (the well-known and highly regarded The Five Alls), a museum and craft workshop, an open-air swimming pool, playground and bowls club. The Cotswold Woollen Weavers are also based there. Oxford, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Witney provide the main shopping and cultural centres for the area. There are good communications with London either by train from Oxford Parkway to London Marylebone or by road via the A40 and M40. PROPERTY INFORMATION: Viewing: An appointment to view is essential and should be made through the Jackson-Stops Chipping Campden office. Telephone: 01386 840224. Email: campden@jackson-stops.co.uk Tenure: The property is Leasehold on a 999 year lease dating back to 24th June 1986. There is a quarterly service charge which applies to the hall £700) and the drive including gardens (£185). Management Company policy is that any major repairs are met by equal contributions from the Hall float owners (all are company shareholders) from the premises, or by all Estate shareholders for gardens/grounds. The ground rent is incorporated into the service charge and not paid (or identified) separately. Fixtures and Fittings: All items in the nature of fixtures and fittings described in these details will be included with the property. All other such items are specifically excluded. Local Authorities: West Oxfordshire District Council. Tel: 01993 861000 Council Tax: Council tax band E Mobile Coverage & Internet Connection: FFTC internet. Mobile coverage at the property. Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.