The Walled Garden Uley Gloucestershire
The Walled Garden Uley Gloucestershire A contemporary 5 bedroomed oak framed family house in a unique setting with exemplar environmental design Main House Reception Hall Drawing Room and Dining Room Study Kitchen Breakfast Room Utility Boot Room Gym with Wet Room and Sauna Family Room Boiler Room and Store Room Master Bedroom Suite with Balcony, Dressing Room and Bathroom Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room 3 Further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom Outside Outbuilding Incorporating Garage, Store Rooms, Studio and Workshop Beautiful Walled Landscaped Gardens with Two Large Ponds, Swimming Pool and Greenhouse In all just under 2 acres For Sale Freehold
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 sam@butlersherborn.co.uk Directions Leave Cirencester on the A433 towards Tetbury. From Tetbury take the A4135 road, pass through Beverston, across A46 junction and take the second right turning beyond the Hunters Hall Public house signposted to Uley. Drop down the hill into the valley and continue into the village. The entrance to The Walled Garden is on the right hand side opposite Stouts Hill House. Situation & Location The Walled Garden is situated on the outskirts of Uley, a pretty village in a wooded valley on the Cotswold escarpment. The village, once famous for its large number of public houses, is of historical significance. The Romans built a temple on what was once an ancient Iron Age hill fort called Uley Bury, which lies just above the village. The Cotswold Way National Trail runs close by. The village has a public house (The Old Crown), doctors surgery, primary school and parish church and a community run post office and store. The Prema Arts Centre and cafe in a former Baptist Chapel offers educational courses in the arts and crafts, musical evenings, workshops and cultural events. There is a busy village hall and sporting clubs, including cricket, are well supported. A more comprehensive range of shops and supermarkets may be found at Nailsworth, Tetbury, Stroud and the Roman market town of Cirencester. Stroud has an intercity train service to London and the M5 may be accessed at junction 13 and the M4 at junction 18. The major centres of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bath, and Bristol are all within a twenty five mile radius. Nailsworth 6 miles, Stroud 8 miles, Tetbury 8 miles, Cirencester 18 miles, Cheltenham 23 miles, Bath and Bristol 25 miles, M4 (J18) 17 miles, M5 (J13) 6 miles (Distances approximate) Amenities There are many enjoyable walks in the area which has an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways with excellent riding. Water sports are available at the Cotswold Water Park, golf at Wotton-Under-Edge, Westonbirt and Dursley and racing at Cheltenham and Chepstow. There are theatres in Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol. The area is well served by excellent state and independent schools, including grammar schools at Stroud and independent schools at Minchinhampton (Beaudesert Park), Westonbirt, Cheltenham and Bath.
Description The Walled Garden is an exceptional contemporary oak framed house with a Scandinavian influence, clad externally with Siberian Larch. The oak frame was designed and built by Oakwrights of Hereford. Built in the former walled kitchen garden of an 18th Century Gothic revival country house, in both a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property enjoys a very private and peaceful position. The south facing drawing room curves to follow the shape of one of the two large ponds, taking full advantage of the waterside setting and providing the perfect spot from which to watch the ducks, moorhens, and kingfishers, frequent visitors to the garden. The afternoon sunlight reflects from the water to give the impression of movement within the room itself. The house was designed to include both passive and active sustainable features, including rainwater harvesting, an air-to-water heat pump and a biomass boiler using sustainable wood pellets which provides carbon-neutral under-floor heating. Green roofs are planted with sedum to blend the house with the garden and provide added insulation. Designed as a family home, The Walled Garden offers beautifully appointed accommodation that is bright and versatile extending to just under 5000 sq ft. The large reception hall, with its contemporary central staircase leading up to a first floor library area, allows light to flood into the centre of the house. The impressive drawing and dining room, with inset contemporary woodburner, provides a fantastic space for entertaining and has full length glazing and doors which open onto a decked terrace overlooking the lower pond. The stylish fitted kitchen, opening to a breakfast room with a further wood burning stove, creates a sociable family space. French doors lead from the breakfast room to a sheltered decked area, perfect for entertaining and relaxing in the summer. The family accommodation is further complemented by a study, family room and gym with a wet room and sauna. The bright and airy master bedroom suite has its own private balcony with views over the garden to the surrounding countryside, en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. A guest suite, 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom all lead off the first floor landing.
Gardens & Grounds GARDENS AND GROUNDS A gated private drive sweeps around to the parking area. A large detached outbuilding contains a garage with storage at the rear, a studio, a workshop and a further small storeroom. A greenhouse with a Victorian cast iron frame is located next to the productive fruit and vegetable garden. A decked area with boules pitch overlooks the garden and swimming pool which is heated by an efficient heat pump. Wonderful views can be enjoyed from almost every aspect of the gardens which are both safe and secure for animals and children. The gardens are entirely set behind a high brick and stone wall and have been beautifully landscaped around the two large spring-fed ponds, with gently sloping lawned areas set against the picturesque backdrop of the escarpment. Specimen trees, including a large mulberry, and a huge variety of shrubs and flowers provide year round colour. HOW IT WORKS Solar orientation is one of the most significant passive ways in which a house can improve its eco credentials. The house and significant areas of glass face south, allowing use of free heat energy from the sun. To optimise this, the house is set so that the low winter sun warms the full depth of the drawing room, but in the summer the sun, high in the sky, does not cause overheating. Set into the slope, the house benefits from earth sheltering to the northern side, the point at which exposure to the elements would have the most adverse impact on thermal performance. The house has significant thermal mass from exposed fair faced concrete to internal walls and ceilings. This works in tandem with under floor heating so that warmth is retained in winter whilst both an air to water heat pump and heat recovery ventilation help the house remain cool in summer.
One of the most visible eco features are the green sedum roofs over the sitting room and kitchen. Particularly valuable in keeping the building cool in summer, the green roof provides added insulation and also attenuates the rate of rainfall run off. Insulation levels are high with a combination of natural cellulose insulation and sheep s wool, both of which help the house to breathe and provide a healthy atmosphere. Materials and finishes have been selected with a view to creating a healthy environment. There are no fitted carpets that harbour dust. The ground floor is floored in natural and recyclable linoleum (linoleum is made of entirely natural materials) and the first floor in engineered oak. SERVICES The property has mains gas, electricity and water. There is a 12 person sewage treatment plant and a further series of 4 reed beds where the effluent is treated to a very high standard. A Windhager wood pellet boiler supplies heat to the ground floor and first floor under floor heating circuits controlled with zoned and individual room thermostats. Hot water is supplied by the Windhager wood pellet boiler in the winter and by an air to water heat pump during the summer. The high efficiency of the heat pump per unit of electrical power used makes it a very cost-efficient and environmentally friendly option. An automatic rainwater harvesting system collects rainwater from the rear roof and stores this for use to supply all toilets and the washing machine. Telephone and Broadband connected (subject to transfer regulations and charges). (No tests as to the suitability of services have been carried out and intending purchasers must commission their own tests.) FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items mentioned in Butler Sherborn s sales particulars are included. All other items including blinds and curtains are specifically excluded as are garden ornaments and statuary (some may be available by separate negotiation if required). POSTCODE GL11 5BT LOCAL AUTHORITY Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Westward Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4UB. Tel: (01453) 766321 Contact Information Butler Sherborn 43-45 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1QD T 01285 883740 F 01285 644672 E sam@butlersherborn.co.uk www.butlersherborn.co.uk The London Office 87 St James s Street, London SW1A 1PL T 0207 839 0888 F 0207 839 0444 E enquiries@thelondonoffice.co.uk www.thelondonoffice.co.uk DISCLAIMER These particulars, including any plans, 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: 2012 & Jan 2013 Particulars written: IRD Jan 2013
Approximate Gross Internal Area :- 435 sq m / 4682 sq ft Outbuilding : - 59 sq m / 635 sq ft Garage 5.45 x 2.54 17'11 x 8'4 Store 3.05 x 2.54 10'0 x 8'4 Larder Rear Hall / Boot Room Utility Room 4.33 x 2.46 14'2 x 8'1 Store Boiler Room B B Studio 4.03 x 3.07 13'3 x 10'1 Workshop 5.10 x 3.14 16'9 x 10'4 Store Kitchen 5.14 x 4.49 16'10 x 14'9 Breakfast Room 4.76 x 4.33 15'7 x 14'2 Cloaks Up Gym 5.27 x 3.95 17'3 x 13'0 Family Room 7.38 x 4.07 24'3 x 13'4 Outbuilding (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Ground Floor Study 4.71 x 2.59 15'5 x 8'6 Reception Hall In Dressing Room 4.54 x 2.06 14'11 x 6'9 Guest Bedroom 2 4.24 x 3.65 13'11 x 12'0 Drawing / Dining Room 10.96 x 6.27 35'11 x 20'7 Library Area Dn Master Bedroom 5.40 x 4.54 17'9 x 14'11 Bedroom 3 3.84 x 3.34 12'7 x 10'11 Bedroom 4 3.83 x 3.34 12'7 x 10'11 Bedroom 5 4.24 x 3.84 13'11 x 12'7 Balcony First Floor FLOORPLANZ 2012 0845 6344080 Ref 95167 This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn toscale 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.