Beverston, Tetbury

The Old Rectory is a particularly fine Georgian Grade II listed country house which makes up a key part of the historic Gloucestershire village of Beverston. This exceptional family home was built in 1729, with further very successful enhancements added in the 19th Century.

Why We Love The Old Rectory - The Old Rectory is a particularly fine Georgian Grade II listed country house which makes up a key part of the historic Gloucestershire village of Beverston. This exceptional family home was built in 1729, with further very successful enhancements added in the 19th Century.

With its excellent early 18th century proportions and generous rooms, the house offers an exceptionally well-balanced and well-configured layout which works perfectly for a modern family lifestyle. Having been a loved family home for almost 60 years the house has been particularly well looked after and retains many of its period features including high ceilings, sash windows, working fireplaces, and stone and hardwood floors. Furthermore, and due to the East and West orientation of the house, there is a flood of natural light throughout, particularly in the principal rooms.

The ground floor works particularly successfully with both the drawing room and dining room having stunning views over the garden, working perfectly for entertaining on a formal level. The kitchen also works well with plenty of space for a large table and direct access into a garden room, complete with French doors into the garden. This floor is also home to a well-configured study, a boot room, and a welcoming entrance hall, which gives access to both the front and rear of the house. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the top floor gives access to a further three bedrooms and a bathroom. The house also has a useful wine cellar as well as plenty of attic storage space.


Glorious Gardens and Grounds

The Old Rectory’s beautiful garden extend to just over 4 acres, which perfectly frame and enhance the house. Clear care and attention has been put into making sure that the garden is designed for every season, with structure and colour throughout the year. The gardens are arranged in compartments with extensive lawns and well-stocked formal flower and herbaceous borders bringing formality and a sense of abundance. The grounds include an orchard, a tennis court, a water garden, and a large area of pasture at the front of the property. The pasture is enclosed by smart parkland fencing and drystone walling, which forms a lovely addition and gives not only a real sense of arrival as the drive sweeps past, but also ensures privacy and an edge of village rural feel.


Cottage, Bothy and Outbuildings

In addition to the main house, there is a well-appointed cottage within the grounds. Converted by the current owners this is perfectly suited for ancillary or guest accommodation including a downstairs shower room, sitting room kitchen dining room, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Furthermore, there is the bothy which is another one-bedroom ancillary cottage. The latter would work perfectly as a home office should somebody wish for a space to work away from the house.

In addition to the cottage and bothy, there are two stables and a large and recently constructed double garage, as well as a wood store, potting shed & WC, summer house, and greenhouse.

Living In Gloucestershire - The Old Rectory enjoys an exceptional position on the edge of the sought-after village of Beverston, just a short drive from the historic market town of Tetbury. Nestled in a peaceful and private setting, the house is approached via a private drive and bordered by gently undulating pastures, offering a deep sense of seclusion while remaining highly accessible.

Beverston is one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, centred around its 13th-century castle and known for its golden stone houses. The village lies less than five minutes from Tetbury, a thriving and architecturally rich town famed for its Georgian townhouses, boutique shopping, and strong sense of community. Tetbury offers a full range of day-to-day amenities including a delicatessen, butcher, baker, and a number of acclaimed cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The twice-weekly market, held under the iconic Market House, showcases the best of local produce and artisan goods. Local dining options range from celebrated inns such as The Cat and Custard, to the vibrant food scene in Tetbury, where recent additions such as Lola & Co complement long- standing favourites.

The surrounding countryside is ideal for riding, walking, and outdoor pursuits right from The Old Rectory’s doorstep. A network of quiet lanes and bridleways weave through the area with nearby attractions including the Westonbirt Arboretum, the gardens of HM The King’s Highgrove and the National Trust's Newark Park. For equestrian enthusiasts, the area is exceptionally well catered for with nearby hunts, including The Beaufort and VWH, Cirencester Park Polo Club, and racing at Cheltenham and Bath. As well as top level Eventing at Badminton, and plenty of British Events at national level and show jumping venues within easy reach.


Fantastic Schools

The area is a hot spot for excellent schools both state run and private. Of the former there is Sir William Romney’s School in Tetbury, as well as The Marling and Stroud High in Stroud. The wide choice of popular local private schools include Westonbirt, Beaudesert Park, Rendcombe College, St Mary’s Calne, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Clifton College and Kingswood.


Transport

Beverston is well-sited for a hassle-free commute - Kemble Station is only 9 miles away and offers direct services to London, Paddington (scheduled to take about 75 minutes). There is convenient access to the M4 motorway (east/west) at junction 18 via the nearby A46. The M5 (north/south) is also easily accessible.

Kemble Station 9.3 miles | Tetbury 2.2 miles
Cirencester 12.5 miles | Cheltenham 27.8 miles
(All distances and times approximate)

Chapters Past - The historic village of Beverston is considered an excellent example of an unaltered Cotswold settlement, retaining a high proportion of beautiful, listed buildings relative to its small size.

The village is situated close to the ancient and strategically important route between Bristol and Oxford. At its centre stands Beverston Castle, founded in 1229 by Maurice de Gaunt and later strengthened by the Berkeley family into a compact quadrangular fortress. In September 1502 the castle enjoyed a flicker of royal pageantry when Henry VII lodged here during a summer progress through the county. During the English Civil War, it was held for the Royalists and subsequently slighted by Parliamentarian forces in 1644. Part of the castle was later rebuilt and adapted to form a country house, but a large proportion of the structure has been retained as a set of fantastically romantic ruins, its great medieval defences of honey-coloured stone turrets and towers softened into a picturesque focal point in the local landscape.

The Old Rectory, situated close to the parish church of St Mary, is an integral part of the village’s architectural heritage. It was built in 1729 by the incumbent vicar, Thomas Savage, on the site of an earlier house, and was later enlarged in the nineteenth century. Savage left his mark in stone, proudly installing a datestone with his initials and the date, which can still be seen above the east front.