Elkstone, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53

A substantial detached stone house

Description

Watercombe House is a substantial detached stone house with accommodation set out over two floors, boasting spectacular views of the rural countryside. Privately tucked away on the Coombe End Estate, the property is a rare find in such a prominent location in the South Cotswolds.

This family home is beautifully balanced throughout. As you enter, you are immediately struck by how bright and spacious it feels. Coupled with large windows and high ceilings, the house can be deceptive from the outside as it boasts just over 4700 sq ft of living accommodation and retains a very cosy family atmosphere.

Access is via the side of the house, you enter via a boot room into a charming corridor with an impressive main staircase complementing the space. To the left of the entrance is the family eat-in kitchen with a large Aga and a separate utility room. The banquet allows for large family gatherings. Opposite the kitchen is a study/snug area, this room faces the mature gardens and wonderful rolling rural views and access to the lawn is viable from this room and many others along this side of the house. Moving along the corridor you get to the heart of the house with a formal dining room mirroring the size and position of the study. But it is the very cosy sitting room with a working fireplace which is the jewel of the downstairs rooms as it is perfect for those cosy winter nights or family time get-togethers. From the sitting room is the diary room with several doors leading to a large sun trap patio. This room is perfect for large entertaining events as it allows for the gardens to be enjoyed from a vantage point of the patio and the comfort of the room on those summer hazy nights.

As you ascend the main staircase the landing is bright, and all 5 bedrooms lead from here. The principal room faces onto the garden side of the house and boast a walk-in wardrobe and large en suite with bath and shower. Bedrooms 2 – 4 are all large doubles with wardrobe space and en suites, with the 5-bedroom being a well-proportioned double. All bedrooms have garden/rural views.

Watercombe House is a private house which offers a wonderful space for children to enjoy and for a family to retreat from busy lives and schedules. As mentioned, the house is located on the Coombe End Estate and is a short distance from Elkstone Studios which boasts an electric mix of boutique businesses from the likes of Knead Bakery, Jessie Smiths Butchers, a café, gym, padel courts, salons and health care practitioners. For everyday needs, Cirencester is the nearest market town which is approximately 7 miles away and has a Waitrose.

Parking is for several cars available on the driveway.

Available unfurnished, long-term and December 2024.

Services
Oil heating
private water and drainage.

Location

Elkstone is traditional Cotswold village surrounded by glorious countryside and yet extremely convenient for a number of major centres. Indeed the A419/417 provides dual access to junction 16 of the M4 (about 24 miles). In the opposite direction is the M5, ( junction 11A) which connects to the South West and the Midlands. The nearby Fosseway gives north/south access. Intercity trains to London Paddington can be taken from Swindon or Kemble and takes 55 and 75 minutes respectively. The village of Elkstone is found in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is principally made up of period houses and cottages centred around the Norman Church.of St. John the Evangelist. It is understood to be the highest church in the Cotswolds and possesses a striking collection of Norman arches and decorative features. It is also well known for its unusual dovecote as well as monster and bird carvings. The countryside surrounding the village provides a wonderful selection of walks and rides along a network of footpaths, bridleways and byways. There is a good community spirit in the village and a number of organised events take place throughout the year.

Everyday facilities can be found in the historic market town of Cirencester which is about 8 miles away. Apart from a very good range of shops and services the town provides a relatively new leisure centre, a hospital, as well as a wide variety of clubs and societies. The splendid regency town of Cheltenham is about 6 miles away and is made up of elegant garden squares with the promenade being at its heart. Good local schools are numerous and include Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close, St Edwards, Rendcomb College, Westonbirt School as well as Beaudesert Park and Hatherop Castle prep schools. Highly regarded nursery schools are found in Cirencester.

Elkstone Studios nearby provide a local hub of activity with an eclectic collection of businesses along with a gym, Knead bakery, bespoke boutiques, Jessie Smith’s butchers along with vibrant padel community Elkstone Studios provides wonderful space to relax and socialise. Farmers market is twice a month.

There are a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities found locally. These include golf at Cirencester, polo at Cirencester Park and Edgeworth, racing at Cheltenham, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, shooting and fishing with local syndicates, gliding at Aston Down and rugby with the Cirencester Rugby Club. There are theatres in Cheltenham, also well known for its large number of festivals which take place throughout the year.

Square Footage: 4,788 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £2,192.31 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £13,153.85 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance