The Old Chapel HYDE HILL • • GL6 8NY The Old Chapel HYDE HILL • CHALFORD GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL6 8NY

An enchanting former chapel in an enviable rural position

Minchinhampton 2.2 miles Kemble station 8.3 miles 8.3 miles (Distances are approximate)

Entrance porch • Cloakroom/shower room

Reception room • Kitchen

Two bedrooms • En suite bathroom • Dressing area

Terraced garden • Private parking DESCRIPTION The Old Chapel is a beautifully presented country home which enjoys splendid views from its elevated position, adjacent to National Trust land. The property dates back to 1902 and was known as the Victoria Memorial Chapel, having been built to commemorate the death of Queen Victoria in 1902. In recent years the property has been renovated with great flair and yet retains its original charm and characteristics. The accommodation is dominated by dramatic sitting room which is full height, part panelled, and includes high arched windows as well as an open staircase to the first floor. The kitchen is well appointed and opens out onto a sitting out terrace. On the first floor there is an impressive master suite which includes a dressing room and a very well appointed bathroom. The second bedroom is on the ground floor and opposite the shower room/cloakroom. Outside there are terraced gardens and from the sitting out terraces there are lovely views across the surrounding countryside. Access to the property is via a driveway owned by the National Trust and there is private, gravelled parking to the front of the property.

SITUATION The nearest local amenities can be found in , a well known small Cotswold market town with a good range of shops, church, public house, primary school, etc. With more extensive facilities available in and Nailsworth as well as Cirencester which is about 8 miles away. Recreational facilities include a Leisure Centre in Cirencester, a Vue Cinema in Stroud, polo at Cirencester Park, gliding at , three 18-hole golf courses at Minchinhampton and water activities at the Cotswold Water Park. There is horse riding locally as well as many beautiful walks over the surrounding countryside and the Common land. There are two popular local inns - The Ragged Cot and The Old Lodge. Both pride themselves on serving a range of locally sourced foods and ales. Communications are excellent with a mainline station from Kemble railway station from which there is a regular service to London Paddington (about 80 minutes). By road J15 of the M4 and and 11a of the M5 can easily be reached. THE OLD CHAPEL SERVICES Approximate Gross Internal Area: Mains water, electricity and private drainage. 1,154 sq.m. / 107 sq.ft. Oil fired central heating. Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. LOCAL AUTHORITY Council.

DIRECTIONS From Cirencester proceed west on the A429 towards Stroud. At the roundabout at Aston Down Airfield take the first exit for Minchinhamton. Continue as far as The Ragged Cot public house and then turn right signposted Hyde. Proceed down the hill for about 0.4miles and on seeing the horse riding sign (on the right hand side) turn right. The Old Chapel is the first property on the right.

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills.

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