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Tumblewood AMBERLEY • NEAR •

Tumblewood AMBERLEY • NEAR NAILSWORTH • GLOUCESTERSHIRE

A splendid contemporary house occupying an elevated position from which there are glorious views.

Mileages Minchinhampton 2 miles; Nailsworth 2.5 miles; 12 miles; 3 miles; 9 miles

Accommodation Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room Sitting room Gym • Kitchen/breakfast/ family room • Utility • Cloakroom • Wine cellar 6 Bedrooms • 4 Bath/shower rooms • Garage block with room over Landscaped gardens and grounds About 1.43 acres in all

Savills Cirencester 1 Castle Street, Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD 01285 627 550 [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION The property is adjacent to , an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which extends to about 600 acres of Common Land. The house is at the edge of Amberley village which boasts two public houses, primary school and Church. Nailsworth, in the valley below, has excellent shopping including a renowned delicatessen (William’s Kitchen), with its fresh fish counter, Raffles Wine Merchant and an award winning bakery – Hobbs. Stroud is about 3 miles and supports a Waitrose and a thriving and successful weekly Farmers Market. The larger centres of Tetbury, Cirencester, and Bath provide a wider range of specialist shops and cultural activities. with its world famous cathedral is easily reached with impressive shopping at Gloucester Quays. Communications are excellent within Junction 13 of the M5 motorway being about 5 miles away, giving access to Bristol, Cribbs Causeway and Birmingham. Junction 18 of the M4 is about 16 miles away giving access to London. Trains from Stroud to London Paddington take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and approximately 80 minutes from Kemble. Bristol International Airport is about 40 miles away. Sporting opportunities in the area include: sailing at the Cotswold Water Park; racing at Cheltenham; Bath and Chepstow; polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt, gliding at ; horse riding from local stables; and golf at Minchinhampton and Cotswold Edge. There are lovely walks over Minchinhampton and Commons. There is a wide choice of schools in the area, including the renowned prep school, Beaudesert Park, which is on Minchinhampton Common, and Amberley has its own Church of primary school. In Stroud both the grammar schools, for girls and for boys, are rated outstanding by OFSTED, and in the independent sector, Westonbirt, Wycliffe College and the Cheltenham schools are all nearby and benefit from direct school bus services from Amberley. There is also a bus service to Pate’s Grammar School and The King’s School in Gloucester.

DESCRIPTION Tumblewood occupies an elevated position from which there are glorious westerly views across the valley. Indeed all principal rooms enjoy the view and the wide windows make for a light and airy feel throughout. This is particularly so of the drawing room with its floor to ceiling window allowing the light to flood in. The house itself was built by the current owners approximately 8 years ago to a high standard. The striking design allows for good sized rooms which are well laid out, particularly for family living. Off the reception hall is the dining room with the drawing room beyond. The latter is an impressive entertaining room with a mezzanine study area which opens out onto a decking area. Also forming the side of the house is a wine cellar and a gym with a shower room and sauna. The kitchen/breakfast/sitting room is a marvellous room which takes in both views of the valley and also the garden. Indeed there is a direct access to a paved terrace area which overlooks the pond. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke cupboards by Stroud Furniture Makers, includes a central island and has plenty of space for a large dining table. There is also a walk-in larder. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family sitting room with a woodburner. An elegant flight of stairs lead to the first floor where five bedrooms are approached off a galleried landing. The principal bedroom includes a dressing room as well as an extremely well appointed bathroom. There are two further bathrooms, one being en suite. On the second floor there are two bedrooms (one currently used as a media/cinema room), a shower room and ample storage space. TUMBLEWOOD

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

Outside the property is approached via a sweeping driveway which nearby planted specimen trees. There is a paved terrace outside SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Central leads to a gravelled parking area to the front of house. Steps lead both the drawing room and kitchen. The latter edged by pleached under floor heating via an air source heat pump in the main house. up to the front and side doors. There is also additional parking to hornbeams. Below is a pond fed by a stream sourced from a The studio over the garage has calor gas central heating. Solar the front of the garage. The block comprises two open fronted natural spring. There is also a tool shed, easily managed vegetable panels on the garage. Rako lighting in the main house. garages together with stone and wood stores. An external oak garden and a small paddock to the rear of the house. To the side staircase leads up to a first floor studio with an en suite shower of the drive is another lawn with a small pond. COUNCIL TAX: Band H room. POSTAL ADDRESS: GL5 5AZ The gardens are a particular feature of the property and are divided LOCAL AUTHORITY: Council, Ebley Mill, by formed and more natural areas. Colour is provided by the Stroud, GL3 4UB - Tel: 01453 766 321 mixed borders and the expanses of lawn are interspersed with

Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. HF 18/10/11 Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. TUMBLEWOOD Approximate Gross Internal Area: House 515 sq metres / 5544 sq feet Atiic Space 28 sq metres/ 301 sq feet Storage Area 28 sq metres/ 301 sq feet Garage I Workshop 23 sq metres/ 248 sq feet Carport 31 sq metres/ 334 sq feet Studio/Office 27 sq metres/ 291 sq feet Store 7 sq metres/ 75 sq feet Garden Store 12 sq metres / 129 sq feet Total 671 sq metres/ 7223 sq feet

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