School Road, Bisley, Gloucestershire, GL6

A beautifully composed Queen Anne house, quietly at ease within one of the Cotswolds’ most sought-after villages, where proportion, presence, and a sense of place come together with effortless grace.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Nowell House is defined by its beautiful proportions, both inside and out. There is a natural harmony to its Queen Anne form, where balanced elevations give way to rooms that feel equally well judged — light-filled, and quietly elegant.

Outside, the garden completes the picture. Enclosed and thoughtfully landscaped, it offers pockets of quiet with spaces to sit as the day unfolds and there is a sense of privacy here, of being gently held within a landscape that feels both manageable and generous, within the heart of the village.

Nowell House is not a house that shouts for attention. It reveals itself slowly, rewarding those who appreciate detail, balance, and the enduring appeal of a home that has been shaped over time. While it calls for considered updating, it is precisely this combination of architectural integrity and potential that makes it so compelling—a beautiful house, ready for its next chapter.


ABOUT THIS AREA
Nowell House is situated in the picturesque village of Bisley, which lies to the northwest of Cirencester, amidst some of the Cotswolds most attractive and unspoilt countryside. Bisley is a particularly classic village characterised by pretty period cottages and houses, with a couple of public houses, and a church.

Cirencester, which is deservedly known as ‘The capital of the Cotswolds’ and approximately 10 miles away, is a historic Roman town which became an important centre for the wool trade in medieval times. Today it is a thriving market town. Shopping in Cirencester is highly regarded, and off the main streets there are many interesting back lanes with specialist shops, particularly Black Jack Street. Cheltenham is the main regional centre. The town is noted for its shops as well as the Literary Festival and other cultural activities and amenities and of course National Hunt racing at Cheltenham Racecourse.

In Stroud, you will find an wide-ranging mix of cafes and shops and one of the best Farmers’ Markets in the country. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Five Valleys, the town is nestled in a backdrop of dramatic Cotswold countryside. Most of the shops are owned by independent proprietors where you will find something for everyone from fresh bread and cakes to specialist wines, fine quality meats and cheese.

Stroud thrived on its woollen mills in the Industrial Revolution but is now the centre for the creative industries with writers and artists and the host of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Gloucestershire is renowned for its excellent selection of schools. Local private schools include Beaudesert Park, Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Kingswood, Marlborough and Westonbirt. Additionally, there are a number of local state schools as well as seven highly regarded Grammar Schools, including Stroud High and Marling School in Stroud, and Pate's Grammar School in Cheltenham.

Communication links are excellent: there is a fast and regular Great Western Train service from Kemble to London Paddington which takes approximately 75 minutes with stops at, Swindon, Didcot and Reading. Additionally, there is a service from Swindon to London Paddington which takes approximately 55 minutes with stops at Didcot and Reading. Road communications via the A417/419 dual carriageway offer good access to Junction 15 (M4) at Swindon and Junction 11a (M5) at Gloucester, making the main centres of Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Oxford and Birmingham within easy daily commuting distance. Heathrow, Bristol, Birmingham, Gloucester airports are all within easy reach.

Sporting opportunities are abundant in the area with nearby golf courses in Cirencester, Cheltenham and Minchinhampton, sailing and water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, hunting with the VWH and Cotswold Hunt, and Polo in Cirencester Park.


TOWNS & CITIES
Sapperton 3.5 miles
Stroud 4.3 miles
Cirencester 10 miles
Frampton Mansell 6.3 miles
Tetbury 11 miles
Cheltenham 13.4 miles
Central London 103 miles


TRAIN STATIONS
Kemble Station 11.3 miles
(London Paddington from 75 mins)
Cheltenham Spa 12 miles
(London Paddington from 1h 49 mins)


AIRPORTS
Birmingham Airport 67 miles
Bristol Airport 44.4 miles
London Heathrow 93 miles