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A Stunning and Historic Grade II Listed Cotswold Farmhouse Hill Farm House, Painswick, Gloucestershire A stunning and historic Grade II listed Cotswold Farmhouse Hill Farm House, Painswick, Gloucestershire Freehold Painswick 1 mile; Stroud Station 5 miles; Cheltenham 10 miles; Cirencester 14 miles (All mileages are approximate) Sitting Room • Study • Dining Room • Kitchen • Boot Room • Wine Cellar Library • Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room • 3 Further Bedrooms 2 Further Bathrooms • Landscaped Gardens with Greenhouse Double Garage with full storage space above • Parking for Approx. 6+ cars Situation Hill Farm House lies in an AONB. The property is in a secluded, but not isolated, rural position that enjoys glorious views across a classic Cotswold valley towards Edge. The property is located in Outer Painswick, off a quiet country lane between Painswick and the hamlet of Holcombe and is convenient for walking to the nearby Painswick surgery and the centre of Painswick. The property is referred to as a beautiful c18 building in the Buildings of England. The delightful Cotswold village of Painswick which is known as ‘The Queen of the Cotswolds’, in an area renowned as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The 15th Century Church with its steeple, table tombs and clipped yew hedges dominates this small Cotswold settlement with its ancient streets of stone cottages and houses. There are shops, pubs and hotels for everyday requirements but for more comprehensive shopping, commercial and recreational amenities Cheltenham, Gloucester and Stroud are all within easy motoring distance. Cheltenham is particularly well endowed with public schools being home to Cheltenham College (co-ed), Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Dean Close and St. Edwards: Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton about six miles away has a co-ed prep and pre-prep school with an enviable reputation. There are also highly regarded grammar schools in in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and the well regarded Croft Primary School in Painswick. Intercity trains from Stroud reach Paddington in as little as an hour and thirty five minutes and the M5 about five miles to the west of Stroud gives good access to the West Country and the Midlands: about six miles from the house the A417 dual carriageway leading to the M4 motorway, brings London within two hours. Description Hill House Farm is a classic Grade II listed Cotswold farmhouse on the Local wine expert Marcus Smith from Raffles in Nailsworth has quoted edge of the ever popular town of Painswick. Hill House Farm was the that the cellar is perfect for wine storage with an ambient temperature home farm for Painswick House, and now forms a discrete enclave of Hill and perfect humidity. It makes for the perfect addition for anyone Farm House and two converted farm buildings, each property retaining a interested in collecting wine. high degree of privacy. Internally, the house is full of charm and character Upstairs there is a first floor sitting room/library with wonderful views throughout with an abundance of natural light. On the ground floor, there and fitted book shelves. There is a large master suite with bathroom and is a bespoke kitchen made by the renowned Stroud Furniture Makers, dressing room, three further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. All including both a two oven classic electric Aga and a companion Aga the bedrooms boast ample character and charm which make this a truly module with 2 electric ovens and a gas hob with Wok burner. comfortable country house. Externally, there is a traditional concrete farm A large dining room gives ample space for entertaining with a stunning drive leading to the house, garage, parking and gardens. The Arts and original fireplace. A spacious sitting room complete with log burning Crafts inspired garden comprises a formal garden with raised Cotswold stove and a decorative vaulted front vestibule door leads to the garden. stone pond, sheltered terraces, raised-bed vegetable garden and A useful study which could be an additional bedroom if required leads to heritage orchard. There is also a double garage with space above and the ground floor cloakroom. parking for approx. 6+ cars. Approximate Area = 255.2 sq m / 2747 sq ft Tenure Local Authority Approximate Gross Internal Area: Freehold with vacant possession Stroud District Council Garage = 29.3 sq m / 315 sq ft upon completion. 55.2 sq m / 2747 sq ft Fixtures And Fittings CellarGarage = 15.1 = 29.3sq msq /m 162 / 315 sq sq ft ft Postcode Those items mentioned in these GreenhouseCellar = 15.1 = 3.2 sq m sq / 162m /sq 34 ft sq ft GL6 6RE sale particulars are included in the Greenhouse = 3.2 sq m / 34 sq ft freehold sale. All other fixtures, Total = 302.8 sq m / 3258 sq ft Services Total = 302.8 sq m / 3258 sq ft fittings and furnishings are expressly Mains water and electricity. Including Limited Use Area (11.1 sq m / 119 sq ft) excluded. Certain such items may Including Limited Use Area (11.1 sq m / 119 sq ft) Oil heating be available by separate negotiation. For identification only. Not to scale. Septic tank Further information should be © Fourwalls Group obtained from the selling agents. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the joint Approximate Area = 255.2 sq m / 2747 sq ft Up Wine Cellar agents. Garage = 29.3 sq m / 315 sq ft 4.60 x 3.07 15'1 x 10'1 Cellar = 15.1 sq m / 162 sq ft Greenhouse = 3.2 sq m / 34 sq ft Garage Cellar 5.83 x 5.03 = Reduced head height below 1.5m Total = 302.8 sq m / 3258 sq ft 19'2 x 16'6 Including Limited Use Area (11.1 sq m / 119Boot sq ft) Room For identification only. Not to scale. Greenhouse 2.40 x 1.32 © Fourwalls Group 7'10 x 4'4 Bedroom 2 Kitchen 4.02 x 2.56 13'2 x 8'5 5.15 x 4.66 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Bedroom 3 4.77 x 4.22 Up 16'11 x 15'3 15'8 x 13'10 Dn (Not Shown In Actual Wine Cellar Location / Orientation) 4.60 x 3.07 Dn 15'1 x 10'1 Up Up Dn Garage 5.83 x 5.03 Up = Reduced head height below 1.5m Cellar Dn Dining 19'2Room x 16'6 Library Dn Boiler Study Up Boot 4.46 x 4.08 4.64 x 4.14 Room 4.86 x 2.78 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 4 Room 14'8 x 13'5 Sitting Room 15'3 x 13'7 15'11 x 9'1 5.84 x 4.02 5.79 x 4.06 Storage 5.55 x 3.88 Greenhouse 19'2 x 13'2 Dressing 19'0 x 13'4 Room 18'3 x 12'9 2.40 x 1.32 Room 7'10 x 4'4 Bedroom 2 4.06 x 3.06 13'4 x 10'0 Kitchen 4.02 x 2.56 13'2 x 8'5 5.15 x 4.66 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Bedroom 3 16'11 x 15'3 4.77 x 4.22 15'8 x 13'10 Dn (Not Shown In Actual Dn Location / Orientation) Up Ground Floor Up First Floor Second Floor IN Dn Up Dn Dining Room Library Dn Boiler Up 4.46 x 4.08 Important Notice: Study 4.64 x 4.14 Savills Cirencester Room 4.86 x 2.78 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 4 14'8 x 13'5 Sitting Room 15'3 x 13'7 Savills, their clients and any15'11 joint x 9'1 agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make5.84 x 4.02or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either5.79 here x 4.06 or elsewhere, eitherStorage on 1 Castle Street, 5.55 x 3.88 19'2 x 13'2 19'0 x 13'4 Room 18'3 x 12'9 Dressing their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that mayRoom be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or Market Place, Cirencester, contract and must not be relied upon as statements Surveyed or representations and drawn of fact. in 2. Anyaccordance areas, measurements with the or distancesInternational4.06 x 3.06 are approximate. Property The Measurement text, photographs and Standards plans are for (IPMS guidance 2: only Residential) and Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD fourwalls-group.com13'4 x 10'0 245542 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 01285 627 550 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19/11/28 SH Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected] Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor IN Surveyed and drawn in accordance with the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS 2: Residential) fourwalls-group.com 245542.
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