The DairyToot Baldon | Manor Farm | Oxford | OX44 9NG

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The DairyThe Dairy, Toot Baldon, is a historic former agricultural building which once housed the milking parlour and bull pen of a farm belonging to Queen’s College, Oxford. Immaculately converted by the present owner, the Dairy retains many original features such as an extra-wide entrance door (to accommodate cows walking two-abreast), exposed rounded internal brickwork on corners (to protect the cows’ hides), large oak beams, and wrought iron roofing supports.

“My husband, Max, did most of the conversion work on the property himself,” says Elisabeth. “He is a civil engineer by profession, as well as an expert wood-worker. He was taught his craft by his grandfather, a famous cabinet-maker who made a number of important pieces of fine furniture for Magdalen College, New College, and Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, so all of the building work and final finishing has been done to exacting standards. Max bought the Dairy in 1996, and eight years ago we completely refurbished the entire property, updating the decor throughout and adding an extra bedroom and en suite.”

Elisabeth is a professional musician and says, “my favourite part of the house is the enormous family room. It is so versatile. When the boys were teenagers it was a great space for them and their friends, but once they moved on to university, I took the room over and it became my music studio. The house is always full of music, and it’s a fantastic place to rehearse. Some very famous names have played chamber music here!”

“The Dairy is tucked away in a conservation area and is surrounded by historic dwellings including a magnificent 15th Century manor house and court house. Nearby, at the bottom of an avenue of trees lies the picturesque medieval church of St Lawrence, with views over open farmland, and the Mole Inn – rated by Sawday’s as one of Britain’s top gastro-pubs, is just a minute’s walk away. The neighbouring village of Marsh Baldon has a wonderful village green and enthusiastic cricket team as well as a community-owned pub. The leading independent schools of Oxford, Abingdon and Radley are all close at hand,” continues Elisabeth.

“We’ll be very sad to leave the Dairy,” says Elisabeth. “We’ve put so much into it creatively and it has been a beautiful and very happy family home. However, as I’m now travelling so much with my work, we feel the time is right to make a change so that I can be more flexible professionally and Max and I can spend more of that travel time together. We hope that we can pass the Dairy onto someone who will love it as much as we do.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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Converted dairy in historic village conservation area providing five bedrooms and three spacious reception rooms with an attached annexe which is integral to the principle property or alternatively can provide self-contained one bedroom accommodation. Newly built detached office/studio. Off road parking across gravelled private drive serving one other neighbouring home. Tenure: Freehold. ServicesMains electricity, water, gas and private sewage plant (not a septic tank).

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 04.08.2015

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Fine & Country Oxford 101 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire OX3 9AE

Tel 01865 759550

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