Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

An outstanding family house privately situated in a first class village.

Description

Situated in the heart of the village, close to all of its amenities and yet with the benefit of open countryside right on your doorstep.

The house is beautifully presented and complemented by an attractive landscaped garden. Internally the house provides light and airy accommodation with the sitting room and study to the front of the house. Both of these rooms are fitted with oak floorboards, cast iron radiators and Clearview wood burning stoves. Forming the heart of the house is the kitchen which also includes eating and sitting areas, the latter being conservatory style and having direct access into the garden. The bespoke kitchen includes a large central island with 4 person eat up bar. There is extensive cupboard space and plenty of workspace with granite work tops and double stainless steel preparation sink. Off the kitchen is the good sized utility room which could be used as a secondary kitchen when formally entertaining in the main one. The principal reception room leads off the kitchen and enjoys garden aspects on three sides with three pairs of glazed, external doors. The room has a high vaulted ceiling and is partly split by a division which incorporates a two sided Stuv fireplace and chimney. The second reception room is a cosy space which overlooks the front of the house and leads to a private office space. The kitchen and entrance areas benefit from electric underfloor heating and cast iron radiators.

A staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor where there are four double bedrooms. The principal suite incorporates a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and well-appointed bathroom. The other two bathrooms on this level are also of high quality, a large family bathroom and an ensuite to the guest bedroom. On the second floor there are two secondary bedrooms and a further bathroom.

The property is approached through automated timber gates to a wide gravelled parking area fronting the house and the detached double garage. Cotswold stone walling divides the landscaped garden which includes a flagstone terrace adjacent to the house and box hedging encloses the flower and shrub borders. The lawned areas are divided by pathways with one side being bordered by a line of trees. From the lower, an impressive flight of steps leads up to a less formal area of garden with the stable block which incorporates one loose boxes along with outside lighting.

Available 1st December - unfurnished

Services
Oil fired boiler. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.

Location

Sapperton is an unspoilt and highly sought after Cotswold village, situated about five miles East of Cirencester. The village, which is very much protected by the Bathurst Estate, is predominantly made up of period houses and cottages and supports a Parish Church, Primary School, Village Hall and two Pubs; namely The Bell and The Daneway. The surrounding countryside is particularly attractive with deep coombes and wooded valleys contrasting with the open spaces provided by adjacent farmland and the beautiful Cirencester Park. Cirencester is the nearest centre and provides exceptional day to day shopping facilities, including Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Waitrose and Tesco Supermarkets. Larger regional centres include the fine spa town of Cheltenham, the Georgian City of Bath and the regional centre of Gloucester. The property is well placed for both access to the M4 at Junction 15 and the M5 at Junction 11a, which provides quick access to the North and South. The Fosseway also provides a direct link to the Midlands. Kemble Station, about six miles, offers a direct First Great Western service to London Paddington, with a journey time of approximately 75 minutes.

The area also provides excellent sporting activities including polo at Cirencester Park, gliding at Aston Downs, golf at Minchinhampton and Cirencester, hunting with the VWH, racing at Cheltenham, water sports at the Cotswold Water Parks and rugby for all levels at The Cirencester Rugby Club. There is a very active tennis club based in the grounds of Cirencester Park and the surrounding countryside with its network if bridleways and footpaths, offers excellent riding and walking.

Square Footage: 5,724 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £2,192.31 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £13,153.85 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance