file under:- Production base, panoramic views, close to London, Interior (Victorian Gothic), minstrels’ gallery, swimming pools
 
 

This non-working farm sits alone at the top of Britwell Hill and whilst it offers the hill’s only crew and production facilities, it is also a very special location in its own right.

Exterior

Unparalleled 50 mile 360 degree views over 7 counties.
(Berks, Bucks, Oxon, Wilts, Glos, Northants, Herts).

Stunning night views. The nearest street lights are about 6 miles away and about ten towns (from Swindon to Aylesbury) are visible

There is little to No light pollution, very rare in Southern England

Unobstructed communications (for outside broadcasts and mobiles) – a large number of distant communications towers are visible from here. New in August 2003: The only wireless broadband connection in the area (via microwave)

Very quiet. Being 6 miles from the M40, on a D road and 28 miles from Heathrow airport.

Easy access (10 minutes from M40). Close to West London (45 minutes from Notting Hill)

Stunning landscaped inside/outside swimming pool (“Best home-designed swimming pool 1992” – Oxford Pools ltd award), in a walled garden with a flow-over spa from inside a conservatory. Dark blue mosaic tiles, rocks and planting to the edge of the pool give the impression of a natural “swimming hole”

Ample parking for up to 40 cars (on grass) plus hard parking for large vehicles.

Concrete helicopter landing pad away from trees.
 
 
 
House
The cottages, sitting inside a “clump” of trees that form a clearing, were built in July 1861 (the date features in the end gable which is now inside the house and visible on exposed brickwork) were abandoned in 1952. Following 25 years of negotiation, the owners finally acquired the property in 1993 and have been restoring and extending ever since. There are 4 bedrooms and although the upstairs rooms are not that large, they do have some nice cottage features and spectacular views. The ground floor is spacious and offers the photogenic features that attract most interest.


The bright, galleried living area (40ft x 25ft) with Victorian Gothic antique furniture throughout, features 13ft, fully-retractable glass doors to maximise views and a unique antique-framed plasma screen, fully-recessed above the fireplace. Hallway with Welsh slate floor and original open hearth fire. Underwater window to pool features on the way down to the Wine cellar with its Burgundian shingle floor
The house was featured in 25 Beautiful Homes May 2003.

 
 
Barn
The main “hall” itself is approximately 75 ft x 25ft, 200 years-old, with fine timbers and a half timbered, insulated roof. It is unfurnished except for 4 large medieval candle chandeliers and a minstrels’ gallery featuring a rare “Juliet balcony”. It is therefore ideally suited as a film set (a sort of blank canvas if you like). It has 2 pairs of 10ft high loading doors offering vehicular access and tons of north light. It also has fine distant views with no visible buildings, the silence only being broken by the occasional aircraft – Heathrow is 28 miles away. There is a 60 amp electricity supply and fully wired throughout with microwaved wireless broadband Internet access (512k up / 512k down) receivable throughout most of the grounds.

Adjoining the main hall there are a number of rooms off offering a Toilet, shower, kitchen and comfortable dressing room.
 
 
 

 


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