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Home , Aston Down, Cirencester, Minchinhampton Common, Rodborough, Stroud

RIDGMONT COMMON • RIDGMONT GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Minchinhampton 1 mile • 2 miles 3 miles • 11 miles Kemble Station 11.5 miles • 16 miles

A fine Cotswold stone family house with far reaching views and having direct access onto Minchinhampton Common

Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing Room Dining Room • Sitting Room • Conservatory Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room 6 bedrooms • Bathroom • Study Shower Room • Dressing Room Double garage • Extensive Parking Landscaped Gardens About 0.75 Acres DIRECTIONS DESCRIPTION From Cirencester proceed west on the A429 towards Ridgmont is a fine family house which enjoys glorious views Stroud. At the roundabout at Airfield, turn from its elevated position, high up in the . Indeed left signposted Minchinhampton. Continue on past on a clear day there are views across the Chanel to Minchinhampton and across the common. About half a the Welsh Hills beyond. The house which is understood mile beyond Tom Longs Post, the driveway to Ridgmont to have been built in 1913 is a handsome home which has will be seen on the left hand side, just before the entrance been in the present ownership for over 40 years. Many to Bownham Park which is on the right. original features still remain including mullion windows, fireplaces as well as dado and picture rails. SITUATION The house is approached through a covered porch The property is situated in an area of Outstanding which in turn leads into an enclosed vestibule. The Natural Beauty and amidst 600 acres of National Trust accommodation is laid out to include an entrance hall land. Amberley is the nearest village and includes two off which is a cloakroom. On the west side and taking hotels, post office, two public houses, primary school in the garden and view, is a double reception room and Church. Nailsworth and Minchinhampton are both divided between sitting and dining areas. There is also nearby and provide daily shopping requirements as does a further sitting room which opens into the good sized Stroud which also supports a Waitrose and a well known conservatory. The kitchen/breakfast room is on the farmers market. The larger centres of , Cirencester, opposite side of the house with an adjacent utility room. Cheltenham, and Bath provide a wider range of shopping On the first floor there are four double bedrooms together amenities, recreational facilities and cultural activities. with a family bathroom, shower room, dressing room and with its world famous cathedral is easily separate wc. Stairs lead on to the second floor where reached with excellent shopping at Gloucester Quays. you will find a study and two further bedrooms, both with Communications are excellent with junction 13 of the M5 brilliant views down the garden and beyond. motorway being about 6 miles away, giving access to The house is approached through a stone pillared gateway Bristol, Cribbs Causeway and Birmingham and junction with cattle grid. The driveway leads to a parking area to 18 of the M4 about 16 miles away, giving access to the front of the house. To the side of the house are two . Trains from Stroud to London Paddington take outhouses and close to the house is the double garage. approximately 1 hour 30 minutes and 80 minutes from There is plenty of parking space for a number of cars. Kemble. Bristol International Airport is about 40 miles away. The majority of the garden is on the west side of the Sporting opportunities in the area include sailing at the house and is a particular feature of the property. It is split ; racing at Cheltenham, Bath and between lawn with lovely mature borders, with the second Chepstow; polo at Cirencester Park and Westonbirt; half having a vegetable garden and a variety of fruit trees gliding at Aston Down, horse riding from local stable including apple, pear, plum & damson. There is also a and golf at Minchinhampton and Cotswold Edge. greenhouse and useful garden sheds. The other main There are lovely walks over Minchinhampton and garden area is to the south of the house. Commons. GENERAL REMARKS:- There is also a wide choice of schools in the area including the highly regarded for boys, Stroud LOCAL AUTHORITY High School for girls, both grammar schools and rated Council (01453 766321) outstanding by Ofsted. In addition there is Westonbirt School, Wycliffe College and the schools and colleges SERVICES in Cheltenham. The renowned prep school, Beaudesert Mains water, electricity, gas and private drainage. Park, is on Minchinhampton Common and Amberley has POSTAL ADDRESS its own primary school. Ridgmont, Rodborough Common Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 5DA RIDGMONT Approximate Gross Internal Area: 3627 Sq Ft - 337 Sq M (Including Eaves) Garage: 404 Sq Ft - 37 Sq M

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS CIRENCESTER 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 1 Castle Street, 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 Market Place, Cirencester, 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 Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD 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. 19/02/05 AC. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected]