Upper Swell, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A rare gem of the North Cotswolds in a magnificent setting.

Description

The house is entered via an impressive Jacobean ashlar porch that leads onto the flagstone floored entrance / dining hall with direct views ahead onto the garden. To the left of the entrance hall is the sitting room and drawing room. The two rooms interconnect and would work as a double aspect drawing room creating an impressive entertaining space with views onto the courtyard and gardens.

To the right of the entrance hall is the kitchen, which has a 4 door Aga and attractive flagstone floors. Of particular note is the family room which is accessed off the kitchen which has oak floors and views over the lake, gardens and fields beyond. The second floor is arranged as three bedrooms, a bathroom and a WC. The first floor is arranged as three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The original upstairs drawing room, complete with Renaissance fireplace, is being used as a guest bedroom.

The Coach House offers flexible accommodation and is situated next to the Manor House and has a link to the Stables (as seen on the floorplan). The accommodation includes a reception hall, drawing room with open fire, kitchen/breakfast room with walk in larder, pantry and a downstairs cloakroom. There are two first floor double bedroom suites both with a dressing room.

The Stables are situated in front of the Coach House and the accommodation includes a reception hall, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, conservatory, utilities and a double bedroom suite.

The traditional Cotswold stone outbuildings offer a wealth of character and versatility. The impressive threshing barn provides a substantial open space with excellent potential for use as an entertaining or party barn. Opposite the main house, the range of stone outbuildings includes a practical tool store and a snooker room on the ground floor, together with a spacious first-floor room above, featuring charming low beams and accessed via original stone steps. This atmospheric area lends itself beautifully to use as a games room, entertaining space, or studio. Positioned between the wood shed and the white gates is a further useful room, previously utilised as a home office by former occupants, with an additional room beneath offering flexible ancillary space.

The gardens and grounds are simple in layout and surround the property being mainly lawned with York stone terracing, mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. All parts of the principal garden have a magnificent vista over the mill pond and the surrounding estate with direct pedestrian access to the church yard. There is a grass tennis court, a pony paddock and fishing rights (two rods) on the lake.

Square Footage: 6,693 sq ft