BOSCOBEL, BURLEIGH

BOSCOBEL, BURLEIGH, , GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL5 2PH

OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £850,000

IN ONE OF THE BEST LOCATIONS ON MINCHINHAMPTON COMMON, THIS SPACIOUS HOME HAS GREAT CHARACTER AND ENJOYS GLORIOUS VIEWS OVER THE GOLDEN VALLEY AT ITS REAR.

Outer Porch, Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Pantry and Utility Room, Ground Floor Guest Wing with two Bedrooms and a Bathroom, spacious central Landing with Master and Guest Bedroom Suites off and a Study/fifth Bedroom, Cellar, Double Garage, Private Drive, Level Garden

DESCRIPTION Boscobel is arguably one of the most distinctive houses on Minchinhampton Common and instantly recognizable as a result. Behind the colonial style exterior, is a house of real charm and character with a friendly welcoming atmosphere. A much loved family home, Boscobel is now at the stage where the fabric and fittings would reward judicious investment as it is a great venue from which to entertain. Visitors are greeted by a dramatic entrance hall, gracious sitting room and a formal dining room, serviced by a large kitchen/breakfast room (with adjacent pantry and utility room) and a ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs are two spacious double bedrooms (both en-suite), flanking a spectacular landing with a fifth bedroom off, currently used as a study. Two further good guest bedrooms (with a bathroom) are in a self contained ground floor wing - a very practical arrangement. Boscobel has an external cellar and is surrounded by its level garden, with a private driveway and a double garage. From the front, the outlook is almost due south with views directly over the Common while at the rear these are arguably even more spectacular, taking in the sweep of 'The Golden Valley' opposite.

DIRECTION From our Minchinhampton Office go up the High Street into Butt Street and at the junction with the Common turn left. Proceed as for . Shortly after the junction with Dr Brown's Road/Burleigh Lane and immediately after the last house on the right, turn right and follow this lane round the north side of the Common and Boscobel will be seen on the right. LOCATION Boscobel is located within walking distance of the historic small town of Minchinhampton, on the north side of its Common. The latter has a certain bucolic charm, especially in the summer months when the cattle free range across it, an additional hazard to the golfers playing the ancient 18 hole course, at its heart. This therefore is a very special part of the , quite unlike any other, from where walking out of the front gate of Boscobel it is possible to freely explore over 650 acres of unspoilt countryside, protected from change by the National Trust. Minchinhampton is a very welcoming community with good local services or there are the larger towns of or Stroud nearby - the latter with four major supermarkets, cinema, leisure centre and main line station - about 95 minutes into Paddington. London is normally under 2 hours by road and Junction 13 of the M5 Motorway is only about 15 minutes away for commuting to Bristol or Cheltenham/Gloucester. Beaudesert Park pre and prep school is immediately across the Common, the local primary schools are excellent and Stroud has separate boys and girls grammar schools.

Motorway M5 J13 Stroud - 6 miles, Motorway M4 J15 Swindon - 29 miles, Motorway M4 J18 Old Sodbury (Bath/Bristol) - 18 miles, Stroud Railway Station 3.5 miles, Kemble Railway Station - 13 miles, Cirencester (centre) - 10.5 miles, Cheltenham (centre) - 17.5 miles, Bristol Temple Meads - 35 miles. Distances are approximate.

Please note: Boscobel is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

TENURE Freehold EPC EER: Current 36 / Potential 69 SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage are believed to be connected to the property. Oil Fired central heating.

VIEWING By prior appointment with MURRAYS ESTATE AGENTS, Minchinhampton Office 01453 886334 who will be pleased to show prospective purchasers around the property SUBJECT TO CONTRACT

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Murrays Estate Agents for themselves, their clients and any joint agent give notice that whilst these particulars have been prepared with all due care, they are for guidance only, are not guaranteed correct, do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as stataements or representations of fact. No responsibility is accepted for any error, mis-statement or omission whether verbal or written in describing the property. No warranty or representation is authorised in respect of this property. It should not be assumed, 1] that any services, appliances, or fixtures and fittings are in working order, or fit for their purpose ( they not having been tested ), or owned by the seller: 2] that statutory regulations e.g. planning consent, building regulations etc., are complied with: 3] that any measurements, areas, distances and/or quantities are correct: 4] that photographs, plans and text portray the complete property. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the particulars and should seek expert advice where appropriate