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COWCOMBE HOUSE Cowcombe House, Cowcombe Hill, Chalford, , Gloucestershire GL6 8HP

A CLASSICALLY PRETTY ATTACHED LATE 17TH CENTURY HOUSE, WITH AN EXCELLENT PURPOSE BUILT ANNEXE, LOVELY GARDEN, TENNIS COURT, STONE BUILT STABLES AND PADDOCK - ABOUT 3 ACRES IN ALL

Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Living Room, Snug, Kitchen, Cloakroom, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Cellar, Annexe with Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen and Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Well Stocked Garden, All-Weather Tennis Court, Stable Block, Workshop and 1.5 Acre Paddock. OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £850,000

DESCRIPTION DIRECTIONS Grade II listed, Cowcombe House is believed to date from the late 17th century and is attached to a smaller From our office proceed up the High street into Butt Street and at the junction with the property in separate ownership. Behind Cowcombe House's attractive facade lies an interior of Common turn right for . Proceed towards and immediately prior to the roundabout exceptional quality. Period features abound - stone mullions, leaded lights, exposed beams, Wainscot there, turn left into 'Gipsy Lane'. Follow this down the hill until just before its junction with the A419, where panelled window seats and a delightful low balustrade to the staircase to name but a few and the house you turn left into the entrance to the drive to Cowcombe House. This is marked by a white painted 5 bar is also beautifully presented. There are 4 reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with Aga, ground floor metal gate. Follow the drive round past the stables (on the right) through a 5 bar wooden gate, down to a cloakroom, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a cellar. In addition, the vendors have added an excellent self- sweep at the side of the house. From Stroud follow the A419 towards Cirencester, pass Chalford and go contained annexe, accessible, from the house with a spacious open-plan sitting room/kitchen and bedroom up Cowcombe Hill. At the roundabout at the top turn right for Minchinhampton and then almost immediately with bathroom over. The attractive garden has been carefully landscaped with formal and informal areas, right again into Gipsy Lane. there is a large stone built stable block with two loose boxes either side of a covered area with workshop General Information behind and an all weather tennis court. The drive (initially shared), sweeps down to the house and is Cowcombe House is listed Grade II and is in an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The first part flanked by the gently sloping paddock of approximately 1.5 acres, the property being about 3 acres in all. of the driveway is shared with a neighbouring property. LOCATION Cowcombe House has a strategic position high up on the hillside overlooking the 'Golden Valley', just as the Cirencester Road below, descends towards Stroud. It is therefore rural but not isolated and likely to be popular with families because of the excellent choice of schools for all ages in the vicinity including TENURE Freehold Beaudesert Park Pre and Prep school and Stroud's two grammar schools. Cowcombe House should also EPC N/A Grade II listed appeal to commuters, as London is about 2 hours by road (or 75 minutes by train from Kemble station to SERVICES Mains water and electricity are believed to be connected to the property. Private drainage. Separate oil-fired central heating systems to the house and the annexe. Paddington), with good access to the M5 motorway as well for Bristol or the Midlands. Both Cirencester and Stroud have major Waitrose stores (among other supermarkets), the former often considered the VIEWING By prior appointment with MURRAYS ESTATE 'Capital of the ', the latter better known for its arts scene, independent retailers and award AGENTS, Minchinhampton Office 01453 886334, who will be pleased winning Farmers Market. Nearby Minchinhampton has good local facilities as well as three challenging golf to show prospective purchasers around the property courses. The surrounding countryside is a wonderful source of walks, there are opportunities to ride and keep a horse at livery, local pony clubs, the Gatcombe Horse Trials and High Goal Polo, all in the vicinity. AGENTS’ NOTE: (OFFERS) Murrays, as agents for the vendor, are obliged to verify the terms of any offer received. We therefore seek your kind co-operation in confirming whether your offer is subject to:- a) The sale of a property. b) A building survey. c) A mortgage. d) Any other condition – e.g. Planning consent. Cash purchasers will also be asked for proof of funding and its availability.

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