3 bed detached house for sale

Little Witcombe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3

A substantial character property forming part of an imposing Grade II listed Georgian manor house, situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty and far reaching Cotswold views.

The spacious accommodation comprises over 2000 sq. Ft. And is split over three floors. Access is granted via a stone pillared porch entrance with stone steps leading onto a shared entrance hallway. This opens onto a reception hallway with a magnificent stone step 'floating' staircase with a turned wood hand rail and decorative iron bannisters. Other period features include original flag stone flooring, a decorative tall Roman arch window and decorative coving. To the front, there is a large reception room with tall sash windows, working shutters, wooden beams and panelling, wood burning stove and period style radiators.

On the first floor, there is a galleried landing with access to the kitchen / dining room, bedroom three, cloak room and staircase up to the second floor. The recently fitted contemporary kitchen provides a range of high and low level units, induction hob and double electric oven with integral microwave, separate utility area, space for a dining room table, exposed ceiling beams, and a bench seat sash window with scenic views towards Birdlip and Coopers Hill.

The top floor provides an impressive master bedroom complete with changing area, en suite, range of fitted wardrobes, exposed beams, and far reaching views. The second bedroom is of a generous size with views towards the rear garden. The family bathroom has been upgraded and re-modelled with a double shower, his and hers wash basins, and steps providing easy access to attic storage space.

There is a gravelled area providing parking for up to 4 vehicles, as well as a single garage en bloc located in a side courtyard with separate lane access. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn and measures 45' x 40 approximately, with a hedge border on two sides and gravel path leading to a side gate. To the rear of the property there is a 'secret' walled garden which is separate from the house and accessed via a path next to fields that runs along the side of Witcombe Court, linking the front and rear garden areas. This private enclosure is walled on three sides and measures approximately 95' X 75', it is mostly laid to lawn with some plant and shrub borders, outbuilding, log store and patio area.

In Little Witcombe, there is a strong community focussed around the village hall, St Mary’s Church, and the Twelve Bells public house. Stroud, Gloucester, Cirencester, and Cheltenham are all within easy reach and provide a good range of social, sporting, recreational and shopping amenities to suit all budgets and tastes.

Education options in the local area are particularly strong in both the private and state sectors with independent schools including Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close whilst there are Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Birdlip Primary School is recognised for its outstanding overall effectiveness and high standards of academic achievements.

The Cotswold Way National Trail runs nearby whilst Crickley Hill Country Park offers walks through woodlands and limestone grasslands with magnificent views across the Severn Vale towards Robinswood Hill and May Hill with the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains in the distance.

The A417 and A46 give easy access to all of the surrounding centres in addition to both the M4 and M5 motorways.