7 bedroom property for sale

This attractive character built home is set within private established gardens where the valley setting affords wonderful views of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Upon entering, a large entrance hallway signifies the spacious nature and character of this beautiful home. A bespoke wooden taircase leads to the upper floors and a cloakroom is well positioned to the rear. To either side lie two well-balanced reception rooms. The sitting room benefits from a dual aspect, opening out to patios to the front and rear. The focal point is the marble fireplace flanked by built in cabinets. The light aspect enjoyed in this room is felt throughout the property. The second, and equally well-proportioned reception room is a formal dining room, also with an impressive fireplace and dual aspect. This flows through into the kitchen/ breakfast room, fitted with a wide range of cream shaker style units, complemented by solid wood worktops and flooring (with under floor heating). A central island features a secondary sink in addition to the Belfast sink. Black range cooker with matching extractor, a breakfast bar and a casual space for dining or soft seating that benefits from French doors opening out onto the side terrace. Completing the ground floor a useful boot/ utility room. The first floor can be accessed via two staircases giving great flexibility and providing superb guest accommodation to the rear with two double bedrooms served by two ensuites. From the main staircase; a generous landing leads to two wonderfully proportioned double bedrooms both with ensuite bathrooms and built-in storage, one takes in the picturesque valley scene. To the second floor, a further two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. A third room is particularly versatile as another large bedroom, an ideal home office work space, living rooms or childrens play room. Outside, to the rear of the property a paved courtyard patio provides a wonderful sheltered space for outside entertaining, there is also an attractive timber structure for all year round enjoyment of the garden, a store and boiler room. Surrounding gardens comprised, lawn areas bound by mature planting and beyond the triple garage is a further area perfect for the children to play. The Coach House provides superb annexe accommodation with an open plan living environment combining; fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting room, a generous dual aspect double bedroom and shower room. Set back behind electric gates a sweeping driveway with ample parking. Location: The property is situated on the fringe of Avening, a sought after Cotswold village which nestles in the valleys between Tetbury, Nailsworth and Minchinhampton. The village supports two pubs, a village hall, a good primary school and a Grade l Listed parish church which dates back to the late 11th century. The surrounding ountryside of rolling farmland, steep sided valleys and woods remains very unspoilt and is officially recognised as being an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Nearby Nailsworth and Tetbury offer an excellent range of shops and services to cater for all everyday needs. Williams Food Hall & Oyster Bar in Nailsworth is a multi-award winning delicatessen as is Hobbs House Bakery. Stroud Farmers Market is also well known and is one of the largest in the country. Junctions for the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (6 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington. Services: We understand that mains water, and electricity are connected and Air source heat pumps heat the property. EPC E (42) Outgoings: The main house has been placed in Band F for Council Tax purposes; charges 2023/24 2,969.37. Annexe Band A 1,370.47 Local Authority: Cotswold District Council, 01285 623000. Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.