7 bed detached house for sale

Hardwicke Road, Longney, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL2

A striking former Victorian vicarage, a short distance from the unspoilt rural village of Longney, Vicarage House is not listed and believed to date back to 1869, a house laid out for modern family living with a blend of classic elegance.
This beautifully presented home has three reception rooms accessed from a spacious central reception hall as well as an office. Over two floors are six bedrooms, a dressing room (bedroom 7), two bathrooms and a Cloakroom/WC. Generous and light living spaces, character features throughout, and stunning views across open countryside in all directions – ideal for family living and entertaining.
Located just a few miles from the M5 the property enjoys a peaceful rural seclusion, it also benefits from excellent road and rail connections. Vicarage House is a distinguished country retreat offering privacy, charm, and modern convenience in a sought-after Gloucestershire setting.

Outside:
Within the grounds is an elevated versatile studio building with panoramic views, three car port spaces, stabling and stores. Formal lawns, gravelled paths and a sensational collection of specimen weeping trees surround the house. There is also a hard tennis court, pond and paddock. A short walk from the house is a separate paddock.

Services:
Mains water and electricity, private drainage, and oil fired central heating. Broadband – Hardwire via BT and mobile devices. Gigaclear at the end of the drive (not connected).

Vicarage House is located between the rural villages of Longney and Hardwicke, approximately 7 miles southwest of the historic centre of the City of Gloucester.
Shops: Frampton on Severn (4 miles), Quedgeley (3.5 miles), Gloucester (7 miles) and Stroud, with its excellent Farmer's Market (12 miles).
Pubs/resturants: The Red Lion, Arlingham | The Ship Inn, Saul | The Bell Inn, Frampton | The Anchor Inn, Epney
Roads: M5 (J 12) 4 miles and A38 3.5 miles.
Train stations: Gloucester mainline 7 miles– Paddington from 100 mins. Stonehouse 8.6 miles – Paddington from 88 mins.
Schools: Longney Church of England Primary Academy, Frampton on Severn Primary School, Good secondary education in both Gloucester and Stroud, together with Wycliffe College, Beaudesert Park, Cheltenham Colleges and others near Bristol and Bath.

Theatres: Cheltenham, Bristol and Bath.
Golf Course: Cotswold Hills, Minchinhampton and Stinchcombe Hill.
Racing at Cheltenham and Bath. Eventing at Badminton. Hunting with The Berkeley. Prestige Equestrian Centre. Polo at Beaufort and Cirencester. Walking and cycling on the network of footpaths and byways along the River Severn and Cotswold escarpment. Skiing at Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre. Premier Rugby at Gloucester/

Distances:
Frampton on Severn 4 miles | Gloucester 7 miles | M5 (J12) about 4 miles | Stonehouse railway station about 8.6 miles (London Paddington from 88 minutes) | Stroud 12 miles | Cheltenham 17 miles | Bristol 30 miles. (All distances and times approximate).