Stinchcombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
11
- BATHROOMS
7
- SIZE
7,606 sq ft
707 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 7 - 11 bedrooms
- 5 - 7 reception rooms
- 4 - 7 bathrooms
- 9.62 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Detached
- Equestrian
- Rural
- Stabling
Description
The impressive home was built between 1908 and 1911 and constructed of beautiful natural golden limestone. The property is Grade II* listed.
The accommodation is versatile and has been a family home and wedding/private hire venue. The property is beautifully presented and full of character. The stunning staircase, exposed beams and fine decorative plasterwork are a few of the many highlights. The principal rooms face south, taking full advantage of the views and light overlooking the private gardens and grounds.
Gardens and Grounds:
The gardens are divided by yew hedges and shrubs. There is a water garden, a former kitchen garden, terraces, and many impressive trees. Beyond is a tennis court and paddock with its own road access. There is stabling for ponies with water and electricity, along with an area for an all weather riding arena(subject to the necessary planning permission). In all about 9 acres.
The Coach House:
Accessed off the main drive, the Coach House has recently been extended and refurbished to create a fabulous home—beautifully finished rooms with many original features retained.
The ground floor kitchen/dining area has large, glazed walls overlooking a courtyard with mature trees beyond. There is also a sitting room, utility room, and two spacious bedrooms with a family bathroom. On the second floor, two further bedrooms with en suite shower rooms fit into the eaves of the former stables and coach house. Ideal for family, guests or letting out.
Rights of Way:
A public footpath crosses part of the land on the northeast boundary. Further details are available from the Vendor's agent.
Services:
Mains water, gas, electricity and private drainage. Super fast broadband is available.
Drakestone House is situated in a semi-elevated position between the pretty Cotswold villages of Stinchcombe and North Nibley, below Stinchcombe Hill and Drakestone Point on the attractive Cotswold Escarpment and on the edge of the ANOB.
Shopping: Wotton-under-Edge, Dursley and Tetbury for everyday needs. The regional centres of Bristol, Cheltenham and Cirencester are within easy daily commuting distance.
Roads: The M5 Jct 15 for the Midlands and West Country.
Railway: Stroud Station to London Paddington (from 80 mins) | Bristol Parkway (from 90 mins).
Schools: Beaudesert Park | Westonbirt | Wycliffe College | Cheltenham Colleges. State schools in the area include Katharine Lady Berkeley's | Stroud High | Pates.
Golf courses: Stinchcombe Hill |Minchinhampton | Cirencester
Horse racing at Cheltenham, Bath and Chepstow. Hunting at The Berkeley and Duke of Beaufort's and Severn Vale. Polo at Westonbirt and Cirencester.
Rugby: Bath | Gloucester | Bristol
Walks and rides along the magical Cotswold Escarpment.
Distances:
Wotton-under-Edge 4 miles | M5 Jct 14 8 miles | Tetbury 12 miles | Stroud 13 miles | Bristol 24 miles | Cheltenham 24 miles (Paddington 90 mins).
(All distances and times approximate)
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More DetailsDrakestone House_A4- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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