SEYMOUR HOUSE MINCHINHAMPTON GLOUCESTERSHIRE

SEYMOUR HOUSE, CIRENCESTER ROAD, MINCHINHAMPTON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL6 9EG

PRICE GUIDE £1,400,000

ONE OF THE MOST DISTINCTIVE HOUSES ON MINCHINHAMPTON COMMON, THIS SPACIOUS COLONIAL STYLE HOME OCCUPIES A PRIME POSITION AND IS SET IN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF LEVEL GROUNDS

Glazed Portico, Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Garden Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom suite, 3 further Bedrooms, 2 Shower/Cloakrooms, extensive accessible Attic space, private Driveway, exceptional Garden incorporating a Garage and 2 Stables and further Outbuildings

Seymour House is without doubt one of the more distinctive properties on Minchinhampton Common. Instantly recognisable with its pentagonal crenellated turret, the property sits proud in a level plot of approximately 1.5 acres on the southern side of the Common. Behind the fascinating exterior is a home with a strong colonial influence. The accommodation is on one level with a spacious accessible attic, which could be utilised if wished. Importantly, Seymour House not only retains many attractive period features but has also been sympathetically modernised where appropriate, to create an exceptional family home. A glazed portico extends along the front leading to an impressive entrance hall from which the drawing room and dining room can be accessed. There is a well appointed kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, and a delightful south facing terrace leading from the sitting room and the conservatory. Four spacious bedrooms, one ensuite and a further two shower rooms, complete the accommodation. Outbuildings include a garage and two stables plus store room. Sweeping lawns surround the house with borders and exceptionally beautiful trees. There is plenty of privacy surrounding the house, whilst the front looks out directly onto the Common. The private driveway provides ample parking. LOCATION The ancient market town of Minchinhampton is best known for its Common, a glorious open space of unspoilt countryside with spectacular views in every direction. Seymour House benefits from the best of all worlds, situated on the Common but set well back, whilst also close to Minchinhampton town centre. For a small community, Minchinhampton offers exceptional amenities including village store, post office, butchers and chemist, as well as a popular pub, cafe's, active church, doctor and dentist. There are also numerous sports and social clubs including three challenging golf courses. The village primary school is popular and Beaudesert Park pre and prep school is a short walk across the common. Minchinhampton is the apex of Cirencester, Stroud and Cheltenham making it easily accessible to Bristol, Gloucester or Swindon. The M4 and M5 motorways are within easy commute and London is less than two hours by road or circa 90 minutes by train from nearby Stroud station into London Paddington. Stroud has a major Waitrose as well as other supermarkets. The choice of education in the surrounding area is excellent with highly sought after grammar schools as well as an excellent choice of schools in the private sector.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Main access to the property across the common, is shared.Although we understand that the original entrance to the front is still accessible. DIRECTIONS From our Minchinhampton Office turn left up the High Street into Butt Street and at the junction with the main road, turn left towards Stroud. Proceed onto the Common and Seymour House will be recognised as the second last property on the left.

TENURE Freehold EPC EER: Current 50 / Potential 76 SERVICES Mains gas,water and electric are believed to be connected to the property; Gas central heating and private drainage.

VIEWING By prior appointment with MURRAYS ESTATE AGENTS, Minchinhampton Office 01453 886334 who will be pleased to show prospective purchasers around the property 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 stataements 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