Coxwell Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

** Short-term rental (4-6 months) **

An impressive, fully furnished 17th century Cotswold stone townhouse with a large garden and private aparking in the heart of Cirencester

Old Court combines historic character with the comforts of contemporary living. The property offers a generously proportioned, interior-designed home, elegantly furnished throughout with spacious living accommodation, 7 bedrooms, large kitchen, games room, a walled garden and is set moments away from the historic town of Cirencester.

The property

Old Court is a grand Grade II* listed Cotswold stone four-storey townhouse, offering substantial fully furnished accommodation. The property extends to approximately 6,269 sq ft, with lovely light rooms and plenty of living and entertaining space. Period features are evident throughout, including generous sash windows, exposed beams and high ceilings.

The front door opens into a large entrance hall and reception room with conveniently placed boot room with hand-built storage and separate cloakroom.

The open-plan fully equipped kitchen features bespoke timber cabinetry, a traditional AGA and large island. A striking rooflight and wooden bifold doors overlooking the garden floods the room with natural light.

The ground floor offers excellent entertaining space with a traditional oak panelled drawing room and generous but cosy family room which has a woodburner with Norfolk fender, and bespoke window seating overlooking the garden. There is also a large formal dining room with open fireplace.

The sweeping staircase rises to the first floor, where there are four generously proportioned large double bedrooms each benefitting from its own en-suite bathroom or shower room. The second floor is equally impressive with another three en-suite bedrooms, comprising two large double bedrooms and a twin room in the eves, offering flexible accommodation for family and guests. A spacious study space is tucked beneath the staircase leading to the upper floor providing excellent opportunity for home working.

Occupying the third floor is a substantial games room, complete with a pool and table tennis tables. A large laundry room with extensive storage further enhance the practicality of this floor.

Outside

A particularly rare feature for a property in such a central Cirencester location is the private gated gravel parking area to the side of the house, providing parking for up to four vehicles.

The large walled garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys a high degree of privacy and security. A generous patio leads directly from the kitchen’s bifold doors, creating a natural extension of the living space and an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Location

Old Court is situated on the sought after Coxwell Street in central Cirencester, one of the most prestigious and historic addresses in the town. Tucked away from the main road yet just moments from the town centre, the property enjoys an enviable balance of privacy, convenience and access to the amenities of the thriving Cotswold market town.

Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, offers an excellent selection of independent boutiques, a frequent farmers market and golf course. There are numerous pubs and restaurants close to Old Court and further afield, popular gastro pubs in the neighbouring villages of Sapperton and Ewen. Not far from Old Court is Cirencester Park which offers seasonal events, walks, fabulous food and drink options and is home to Cirencester Park Polo Club. The towns of Tetbury, Stroud and Cheltenham are all a short drive away. Cheltenham has a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants and of course the well renowned Cheltenham Racecourse.

The main regional centres include Oxford, Swindon, Cheltenham,Bath and Bristol, all of which are within daily commuting distance, with easy access to the M4 and M5.

Kemble train station is a 10 minutes drive from Cirencester and has a regular direct train service to London Paddington taking approximately 60-80 minutes.

The area is also well served by a number of excellent independent and state schools, making it a popular choice for families. Independent schools within daily commuting distance include Cheltenham College, Dean Close, Cheltenham Ladies College, Beaudesert Park School and Westonbirt. Cirencester Agriculture University is on the doorstep and Deer Park and Kingshill are the local senior schools. Cheltenham and Stroud also have a number of grammar schools including Pates and Stroud High School. There are also primary schools in the town and nearby villages of Ampney Crucis and Sapperton.