A magnificent Cotswold stone home on a private gated estate just outside the charming market town of Cirencester, with extensive leisure facilities and excellent road access.

Description

In an elevated setting just outside the village of Bagendon, surrounded by the idyllic countryside of the Cotswold Hills, Peewits House occupies a commanding position on a private gated estate. Enveloped by its own beautifully landscaped gardens, the house is an attractive focal point, constructed from the local honey-coloured Cotswold stone for which the region is famous. The substantial property offers more than 11000 sq ft of space over a number of floors, with a fantastically versatile and generously proportioned layout that’s as well suited to entertaining as it is to family life. The front part of the house is dedicated to formal reception rooms, including a dining room, snug, snooker room and games room – all ideal for hosting. To the rear, light-filled conservatory links an inviting sitting room with wood-burning stove, a well-appointed kitchen, breakfast room and utility room, with the exciting leisure facilities in an adjoining wing. This includes a impressive indoor swimming pool, hot tub and gym, sauna and changing facilities.

In addition there are useful cellars for storage and a detached one-bedroom annexe well suited to an au pair or housekeeper. The first floor bedrooms include an impressive principal suite with dressing room and en suite facilities, three further bedrooms (all en suite) and a private study. There are a further two interconnecting bedrooms and a shower room on the top floor.

Peewits House is approached via a long, gated driveway which runs between paddocks and an area of woodland, emerging at a very generous carriageway driveway at the front the house, providing a striking first impression. There is extensive parking and garaging. The park-like grounds wrap around the property, including expansive lawns, mature trees, formal planting and a sizeable terrace to the rear which provides ample space for outdoor entertaining. There is also use of a tennis court available to residents.

Available furnished or unfurnished.

There is additional outbuilding/office space with can be included in the rental.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil and biomass boiler.

Location

Bagendon is a small village situated within the Cotswold AONB, about three miles north of Cirencester. The village is particularly well situated for access to the A417, linking the M4 and M5 motorways between Swindon and Cheltenham/Gloucester. Locally there is a popular coffee shop, an acclaimed organic farm shop and a number of excellent pubs within the Duntisbournes and surrounding villages. Cirencester Golf Club is also nearby.

The village market town of Cirencester, often referred to as the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’, has superstore shopping, independent boutiques and a thriving market square which hosts a variety of markets throughout the month. More extensive shopping, including department stores and high street names, can be found in Cheltenham and Bristol.

There is an extensive choice of private schools in the area include Beaudesert Park at Minchinhampton, Rendcomb College, Westonbirt, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College. Top ranking Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham is also very convenient.

Sporting and recreational pursuits include National Hunt racing at Cheltenham and highly regarded polo clubs at Longdole, Cirencester Park and The Beaufort at Westonbirt. Nearby Rectory Farm offers extensive equestrian opportunities from tuition to a variety of competitive events. There is an abundance of field sports opportunities locally, including hunting with the VWH and Cotswold hunts. The undulating countryside also lends itself well to some top-class shooting.

Direct rail services to London Paddington leave from Kemble Station (about seven miles), scheduled to take from 74 minutes, and Swindon (about 20 miles), from 55 minutes.

Square Footage: 11,418 sq ft



Directions

From Cirencester, join the A417 north via Stratton and continue for about 1.5 miles. Take the exit signposted Bagendon/Perrott’s Brook and at the two roundabouts, take the third exit followed by the second exit onto a road signposted Warrens Gorse. After approximately half a mile, the turning to Peewits House will be found on the right-hand side.

Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £4,153.85 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £24,923.08 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance