Theescombe, Amberley, GL5

Dunkirk Manor Cottage is an attractive attached Grade II listed building situated in Theescombe, Amberley. Arguably one of the area’s best addresses, this location offers a superb outlook over the Woodchester Valley, with hundreds of acres of National Trust land just up the hill at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons. The property was first listed in 1980, and the Historic England entry notes that it was originally built as a stable block and barn in the early 18th century as part of the Dunkirk Manor estate. It is constructed using traditional methods, with Cotswold stone and red brick under a pitched roof, and is equally attractive from both the front and rear elevations. The cottage is currently informally arranged as two homes, but a prospective purchaser may wish to reconnect the two spaces, creating a substantial character residence.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. The left-hand side of the property comprises a utility room, a 14’ dining room, and a 19’ sitting room on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The right-hand wing includes a lovely 18’ x 16’ sitting/dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, with two bedrooms (one with a large storage area) and a shower room on the first floor. There is significant potential (subject to planning permission and relevant consents) to create a first-class kitchen/family room within the largest space, which would benefit from glazed double doors opening onto the garden and its views. The property features many interesting character details throughout, and the rear windows make the most of the superb outlook. An appealing and characterful home in an exceptional position, offered to the market with no onward chain.

The property benefits from a gravelled drive, garage, and a delightful garden. The drive is located at the front of the property, providing parking for several cars and bordered by established planting. The garage sits at the end of the drive, attached to both the house and the neighbouring garage. The garden lies to the rear and is a particular highlight. It has clearly been well maintained and thoughtfully designed over the years, with a paved terrace directly behind the house. A couple of steps lead down to a lawned area, interspersed with specimen trees and planting. A greenhouse is positioned at the bottom of the garden, and the trunk of a once listed Himalayan Cedar has been carved into a seat, with a raised fire pit opposite. The garden can also be accessed from the lane via a handsome arched doorway in the wall.

The property is situated in a rural country lane at Theescombe, Amberley. One of the most sought after postcodes locally, Amberley has a community-run shop, a well-regarded primary school and neighbouring pre-school, a good pub and hundreds of acres of National trust land of Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons on the doorstep. The nearby towns of Minchinhampton and Nailsworth offer a wider range of amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants. Bus services connect with Stroud, some four miles away where there is a more comprehensive selection of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. Junctions of the M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach and railway stations at Stroud (6 miles) and Kemble (10 miles) provide main line services to Gloucester, Swindon and London Paddington (90 minute direct service).

Property information

The tenure is freehold. The property is registered with the council as two cottages with tax bands C and D. Mains gas, electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include standard and ultrafast, and you should have good mobile and data reception from all main providers, although service may be limited indoors. These results are predictions and not a guarantee. Actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances and the precise location of the user.