HOLCOMBE GLEN COTTAGE MINCHINHAMPTON GLOUCESTERSHIRE 2
HOLCOMBE GLEN COTTAGE, MINCHINHAMPTON, STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE. GL6 9AJ
AN INTRIGUING PERIOD HOME BETWEEN MINCHINHAMPTON AND NAILSWORTH IN AN ELEVATED SETTING WITH A SPECTACULAR LARGE GARDEN
Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Office, Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room, 4 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower Room, 2 Cloakrooms, Double Garage, Useful Range of Outbuildings, Garden and Grounds with a pretty Brook flowing through them - About 3 Acres
DIRECTIONS. From our Minchinhampton Office turn right into West End and then first left into Cuckoo Row. Follow the road down the hill into the valley and about 100 yards after a cattle grid the white gate posts marking the shared entrance to the properties at Holcombe Glen are on the right. Turn in and follow the driveway round to the left and Holcombe Glen Cottage is immediately opposite thereafter.
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DESCRIPTION. Holcomb e Glen Cottage is a most intriguing period property designed to take full advantage of its elevated hillside position with panoramic views across the valley opposite. One of several period properties in the grounds of a Georgian country house, it is detach ed and with a gross internal floor area of over 3000 square feet, the layout of its rooms is delightfully quirky, which gives the house it its own unique appeal, the great majority of the rooms in the house face south and are accordingly flooded with light , none more so than the spectacular large kitchen/breakfast room which has folding doors opening onto a broad terrace that extends across the rear of the property. The remaining accommodation comprises an entrance hall, two or three reception rooms, five b edrooms, two shower rooms, a bathroom and two cloakrooms. There is internal access to the double garage, off which there are extensive storage areas.
The garden and grounds at Holcombe Glen Cottage are spectacular and would appeal to keen gardeners and ex tend to about three acres. There is a walled garden with a banana plant and peach trees, fruit and vegetable areas, sheltered terraces and level lawns. The informal areas include both banks of the stream, a delightful old cart bridge and an island; a wonderful area for children to enjoy and a natural haven for wildlife including kingfishers and herons.
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LOCATION. Holcombe Glen Cottage is strategically situated between Minchinhampton and Nailsworth in a wooded valley, one of several properties grouped together in this special setting of Holcombe Glen. An official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this part of the Cotswolds is noted for its dramatic scenery, spectacular views and the many period properties that are available from cottages to country houses. Consequently, it is a very popular location i n which to live with excellent local facilities, schools and transport links. Nearby Nailsworth is renowned for William's Food Hall, and its diverse range of independent retailers and restaurants. Minchinhampton has one of the best butchers in the area whi le Stroud has Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets. For families there is a choice of primary schools, Beaudeser t Park Preparatory School just up the hill, two grammar schools in Stroud and a further education college, as well as Wycliffe College and Westonbirt School in the vicinity. Road and rail links are excellent as this part of the Cotswolds is in the apex of the M4 and M5 motorways. London is normally under 2 hours and Bristol about 45 minutes. Main line stations are at Stroud or Kemble with regular services into London Paddington and connections to Birmingham New Street from the former. The surrounding countryside is a great source of walks and Minchinhampton has three challenging golf courses.
TENURE: Freehold EPC: EER: Current 47 / Potential 82 SERVICES: Mains electricity, water 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. 6
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 statements 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.
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