GLEBE HOUSE MINETY • •

GLEBE HOUSE MINETY • MALMESBURY • WILTSHIRE

Cricklade 6 miles • Malmesbury 7 miles • 8 miles • 12 miles (All mileages and times are approximate) An exquisite period property situated in the idyllic village of Minety

Dining Room • Kitchen • Snug • Utility • Cloakroom • Sitting Room • Porch 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms Garaging • Swimming Pool • Gym

SAVILLS CIRENCESTER 1 Castle Street, Market Place, Cirencester, , GL7 1QD 01285 627 555 [email protected] Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text DESCRIPTION Glebe House provides the most perfect detached family home, balancing high quality contemporary fittings with traditional features and materials. It is believed that the property dates back to the 16th century and now provides striking accommodation over two floors. In recent years the property has been improved even further and is now beautifully presented to a very high standard of appointment throughout. Many attractive and original features are incorporated in the style of the property, including exposed structural beams, beautiful stonework and elm floorboards on the first floor.

The landscaping draws one through the welcoming stone porch into the formal dining hall which possesses the most fantastic traditional features including a striking fireplace and original exposed ceiling beams. Off the dining hall sits a charming snug with a stone tiled floor and inviting burner.

Leading off the dining hall is the sitting room, which takes advantage of the abundance of light available and provides delightful views over the garden. To the rear sits the large conservatory displaying a pleasant outlook across the rear garden, pond and neighbouring countryside. The wonderfully designed kitchen/ breakfast room is of particular merit and lives up to its name as the heart of the home having recently been updated with bespoke fitted units and solid wood worktops. The kitchen also includes an Aga and the usual integrated appliance with the granite island is a fantastic additional storage element, complete with a wine rack. A door leads from the kitchen to the downstairs bathroom and off to the boot room and useful utility area.

The first floor comprises of four excellent sized double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. With the necessary planning consent, there is further scope to establish an additional bedroom in the loft which can be accessed from the guest bedroom via a trap door and pull down ladder. The fantastic ceiling heights and velux windows adopt a spacious layout with an abundance of light providing an excellent opportunity for a playroom, home office or teenager’s bedroom.

Glebe House is set in a peaceful setting and approached by a private lane leading to a secure gravelled driveway which provides ample parking and a garage. The gardens are an impressive feature of this property and offer the perfect backdrop for family living and entertaining with seating areas, a kitchen garden and a natural pond. The property also offers a fabulous pool house equipped with a gym.

SITUATION Minety is a popular and conveniently placed village with facilities including primary school, pre school and two public houses. Minety also benefits from a lovely village hall and community shop providing plenty of choice for residents. Good day to day shopping can be found in Cirencester or Malmesbury, both of which have a Waitrose supermarket. The former, often referred to as the Capital of the , also has a wide range of boutique shops and a twice weekly market. In the opposite direction are and Cricklade, both providing comprehensive facilities. There are first class schools in the area, both state and private. The latter includes Westonbirt, Cricklade Manor Prep School and Pinewood. There are primary schools in Minety and Oaksey. For commuters, the M4 is easily accessed at junction 16 and a mainline rail station at either Swindon or Kemble on the Paddington line (journey time from 50 minutes). There are numerous footpaths and bridleways in the locality to enjoy the countryside and in particular various aquatic sports can be enjoyed at the nearby . Other sporting activities include golf at Oaksey, South Cerney, polo at Cirencester Park and premiership rugby at Kingsholm . World class eventing can be enjoyed at Badminton and Gatcombe Park. TENURE Freehold LOCAL AUTHORITY SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Oil Fired boiler and Bio mass Klargester drainage. POSTCODE SN16 9PL DIRECTIONS From Cirencester, head towards Swindon passing Dobbies Garden Centre on your right and follow the A419. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the Spine Road and at the next roundabout, take the third exit towards Somerford Keynes. Continue along this road and then take the left hand turning signposted for Wootton Bassett/Minety. Follow the road for around 2 miles and at the traffic lights, turn right onto the B4040 signposted for Minety/Malmesbury. Continue through the village of Minety and at the Turnpike Inn, turn right onto Silver Street. Follow this road past the school and towards Upper Minety. At the green sign for Home Farm turn right and follow this track and then just after the farm buildings turn left. Continue to the bottom of the track where Glebe House can be seen directly in front of you. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills GLEBE HOUSE Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 242 sq.m. / 2606 sq.ft. Garage: 20 sq.m. / 215 sq.ft. Outbuilding: 38 sq.m. / 407 sq.ft. Total: 300 sq.m. / 3228 sq.ft. For identification only. Not to scale.

First Floor

Ground Floor

Outbuilding

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. 20.10.16.SH. Capture Property. 01225 667287.