Laurieston Chedworth Gloucestershire
Laurieston Chedworth Gloucestershire A delightful family house with beautiful gardens in a desirable Cotswold village Entrance hall Cloakroom Sitting room Conservatory Snug Kitchen/Breakfast room Larder and Boot room 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms study Double garage with office/studio and workshop Gardens and grounds FOR SALE FREEHOLD Mileages: Cirencester 8 miles, Cheltenham 13 miles, Northleach 4 miles Kemble Station 13 miles (London Paddington 75 minutes) (All distances approximate) The London Office, 40 St James s Place London, SW1A 1NS T 0207 839 0888 E enquiries@thelondonoffice.co.uk www.thelondonoffice.co.uk Butler Sherborn 43-45 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD T 01285 883740 E ian@butlersherborn.co.uk www.butlersherborn.co.uk
Viewing Strictly by appointment with Butler Sherborn. If there are any points which are of particular importance we invite you to discuss them with us before you travel to view the property. Please telephone Butler Sherborn Cirencester Office T 01285 883740 or The London Office T 0207 839 0888. E Ian@butlersherborn.co.uk Directions From Cirencester take the A429 Fosse Way for Northleach and Stow on the Wold. After about 7 miles just after the Hare and Hounds turn left for Chedworth. Follow the road sharp left around a stone barn. Continue on the road for 0.9 miles, until you reach the Village Hall crossroads with a painted Chedworth Village sign. Turn right at this crossroads The Village Hall will now be on your left. Continue along the road bearing left and the entrance to Lauriston is located after approximately 250 yards on the right. The Chedworth area is believed to have been occupied for some 4000 years and the Domesday Book provides a detailed picture of the development of Chedworth by the 11th Century. Chedworth is set dramatically in a beautiful, steep-sided valley with woodland and meadows edged by drystone walls with a meandering stream threading along the valley floor. Approaching the village there is no suggestion of its existence until one begins to drop down into the valley itself. Description Laurieston is a charming Cotswold stone village house, in a private setting with beautiful and secluded gardens. The house offers well-proportioned and very well presented accommodation with formal and informal rooms and which has been a much loved family home for over 20 years. There is a lovely light kitchen/breakfast room, with Aga, overlooking the gardens. The accommodation, which is arranged over three floors, offers light and well-appointed living space whilst retaining a homely, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Situation Laurieston lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is also within a Conservation Area, intended to conserve the very special contrast between the landscape and properties located in this beautiful valley setting.
The village has an active community with a pre-norman church, a village school, a 17th Century pub, village hall, farm shop, cricket ground and football pitch, along with a number of active clubs and groups.. Local shops are in Northleach, 4 miles away and Cirencester, about 8 miles, which have an excellent range of shops and services including weekly markets and a monthly farmers market. The larger centre of Cheltenham is within easy driving distance providing a wider choice of shops and recreational and cultural facilities. The A419 dual carriageway at Cirencester provides easy access to J15 of the M4 at Swindon. The A40 at Northleach provides links to Cheltenham & Oxford. Amenities Water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, golf at Burford, Cirencester, Naunton Downs and Cheltenham. Racing at Cheltenham and Newbury. Theatres at Oxford, Cheltenham and Bath. There are many enjoyable walks in the area especially through Chedworth Woods to the famous Roman Villa together with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways with excellent riding. The area is noted for both its private and state schools. The former include Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park, Westonbirt, and Cheltenham Ladies and Cheltenham Boys Colleges. Accommodation The ground floor offers generous and spacious receptions rooms comprising of an Entrance Hall with flagstone floor and wood burning stove with a stone surround. The Sitting Room, with windows overlooking the garden, wood burning stove with stone surround. The glazed Conservatory allows a wealth of light in and creates a welcoming room with access to the garden. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room with new wall and base units with wooden work tops and a three door AGA offers a fantastic space for relaxed family living.
There is a Snug, Larder, Boot Room and Cloakroom all located on the ground floor. Stairs rise from the Entrance Hall to the first floor. An open landing leads to a lovely Master Bedroom with views over the garden and a large stylish en-suite Bathroom. A further two Bedrooms lead off the landing as well as a Family Bathroom, Study and Airing Cupboard. Stairs rise to the second floor and split to two further Double Bedrooms. Gardens The gardens have been well designed and are immaculately cared for, providing privacy and tranquillity with interesting and well stocked flowering borders contrasting with the lawned areas. The majority of the gardens are connected with low Cotswold stone retaining walls and curving paths connecting the different levels and to one side of the garden is a well-established water feature and pond which has been beautifully landscaped. Leading from the conservatory is a private terrace are ideal for outside entertaining. Further on from this is a level lawned area with a Cotswold stone outbuilding and greenhouse. A further timber shed is located further on from this and well screened. Outside: Laurieston is approached over a gravelled driveway leading to a parking area for numerous cars. This is adjacent to this area is the Double Garage. Attached to the double garage is a Workshop and an Office/Studio which is suitable for a variety of uses. RIGHTS OF WAY: There are no footpaths over the property but a public footpath runs along the western boundary of the property. SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone & Gigaclear Superfast Broadband (subject to the usual transfer regulations). (No tests to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers should commission their own tests if required). FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only those items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings are specifically excluded. Some may be available by separate negotiation as required. POSTCODE: GL54 4AA N.B Laurieston is not Listed but is located within a Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cotswold District Council, Trinity Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1PX Tel: (01285) 623000. www.cotswold.gov.uk
Approximate Gross Internal Area = 260.7 sq m / 2806 sq ft Double Garage / Workshop = 72.2 sq m / 777 sq ft Total = 332.9 sq m / 3583 sq ft This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Bedroom 4 6.34 x 2.70 20'10 x 8'10 Bedroom 5 3.18 x 2.88 10'5 x 9'5 Double Garage 7.20 x 5.47 23'7 x 17'11 Workshop 5.48 x 2.70 18'0 x 8'10 Office / Studio 5.50 x 2.72 18'1 x 8'11 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Second Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Utility B Snug 4.32 x 3.48 14'2 x 11'5 Bedroom 3 3.81 x 2.30 12'6 x 7'7 Study 2.66 x 2.08 8'9 x 6'10 Larder 2.91 x 1.39 9'7 x 4'7 Kitchen / Dining Room 7.12 x 6.71 23'4 x 22'0 Up Entrance Hall 4.37 x 4.34 14'4 x 14'3 Sitting Room 6.97 x 6.26 22'10 x 20'6 Conservatory 5.63 x 3.60 18'6 x 11'10 Master Bedroom 5.05 x 4.42 16'7 x 14'6 Up Bedroom 2 2.84 x 2.63 9'4 x 8'8 Ground Floor IN First Floor Disclaimer These particulars, including any plan, are a general guide only and do not form any part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, including photographs, dimensions and other details are given in good faith but do not amount to a representation or warranty. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and anyone interested must satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise.neither Butler Sherborn, nor the seller, accepts responsibility for any error that these particulars may contain however caused. Neither the partners nor any employees of Butler Sherborn have any authority to make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any plan is for layout guidance only and is not drawn to scale. All dimensions, shapes and compass bearings are approximate and you should not rely upon them without checking them first. Please discuss with us any aspects which are particularly important to you before travelling to view this property. Photographs taken: July 2016. Particulars written: IRD/AL July 2016 Energy Efficiency Rating