6 bedroom detached house for sale

An outstanding detached family house set in gardens and grounds of approximately 1.8 acres in a delightful rural location, yet convenient for Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham with the M5 motorway junction only 5 minutes drive (approx).

Swanley House is a handsome and very substantial family home which offers fabulous accommodation extending to around 3,600 square feet, arranged over three floors. The generous living accommodation includes six bedrooms with a self contained apartment ideal for dual family occupation, granny annexe or letting as a separate income stream. The main house is believed to date back in parts to the early 18th century and had extensive renovations and was re-built in 1988 retaining the stunning natural stone front elevations under a slate tiled roof. The property has many period character features including an inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers and beams and a lovely 20ft farmhouse kitchen centred around an Aga Range cooker. There is a good sized utility room, cloakroom and large double garage adjoining the house having a tack room/games room beyond and independent access to a first floor apartment which includes a double bedroom, bathroom and large open plan/kitchen/living/dining space. The principal reception rooms are located to either side of the entrance hall with the sitting room featuring a stunning inglenook fireplace with wood burner and there is a further breakfast room adjoining the kitchen leading to a large double glazed conservatory overlooking the lovely rear gardens.

The house is set back from Swanley Lane and is approached via a long sweeping driveway with extensive parking, large double garage and two excellent stables with yard. There are expansive lawns to the front and side of the property with mature specimen shrubs, trees and bushes. There are two areas of fenced paddocks behind the stables ideal for those with equestrian needs. There are wonderful ornamental gardens to the side and rear of the property, with patios and quiet seating areas ideal for outside entertaining. The land accompanying this property is approaching 2 acres so opens all kinds of opportunities for prospective purchasers.

Swanley is a quiet hamlet situated on the outskirts of Berkeley which is essentially rural in character and surrounded by farmland but is by no means isolated being less than 3 miles from the historic castle town of Berkeley with a good range of shops, doctors surgery, primary school, pubs and the famous Berkeley Castle with its stunning grounds and estate which extends around the town for many miles. There are further retailers and supermarkets available at both Thornbury and Dursley Towns and access to the M5 motorway at Junction 14 (approx. 5 mins drive).