Property description
An impressive Grade II Listed Cotswold stone farmhouse with land and stables in a sought-after villa
The Property
Church Farmhouse is a traditional Grade II Cotswold stone, three storey house with lovely light rooms and plenty of adaptable living space, in a tranquil village setting surrounded by stunning countryside. It is within five minutes’ drive of Cirencester and only three miles from Kemble mainline train station with direct trains to London Paddington.
The live-in kitchen has ample built in storage, good size work tops and lovely sitting area/snug with an open fire. The kitchen also features a unique glass covered well in the floor, as well as access to the secure garden/patio, making it a perfect space for entertaining. The kitchen opens onto the large dining hall which features an ornate big open fireplace. The entrance hallway leads to the drawing room and sitting room which both have large sash windows with great views, fireplace and high ceilings. The study has flexibility to be used as a playroom or office.
The main staircase leads to the first floor where you are welcomed by the large principal bedroom, which features large sash windows and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom also boasts a spacious dressing room, and a newly refurbished en-suite with walk in shower, double basins and roll top bath. The first floor also has a family bathroom, large laundry room and leads to 2 further bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. The second-floor features two large rooms and shower room. The versatile rooms could be used as bedrooms, play/games rooms or a nursery.
In addition, to the farmhouse there is also a single storey two-bedroom self-contained cottage, which has been renovated in recent years, with open plan kitchen/living, bathroom and en suite to the principal bedroom and private garden. It has a private entrance off the courtyard via the stables with parking, suitable for a family member or staff accommodation.
The house has its own gated gravel drive. The main garden sits to the front of the property with parking to the front and back of the house. There is also a secure garden off the kitchen which is good for small children and dogs. The rest of the garden is mostly laid to lawn with a large garden area to the back of the house currently a wild meadow.
The stunning swimming pool is a real sun trap with stunning views and has an undercover sun deck and entertaining/games room area.
Adjacent to the farmhouse is a large traditional Cotswold stone single storey barn with stables and a feed/tack/rug room. The courtyard in front of the barn allows for plenty of space for horsebox or trailer parking and the well fenced paddocks, totalling 3.5 acres, are easily accessible and well-proportioned for keeping livestock or horses.
There is also an additional 9.4 acres of paddocks available by separate negotiation.
Church Farmhouse is part of The Bathurst Estate and is set on the edge of the popular village of Coates next to the church with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Coates village is a thriving community, with an active church, village events and endless walks available on your doorstep.
Coates lies close to Cirencester and just three miles from Kemble train station with London Paddington only a 60 minute direct train journey away. Cirencester known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, has a wide range of boutique shops, supermarkets, a weekly market and golf course. Coates has its own pub, which is within striking distance of Church Farmhouse. There are also popular gastro pubs in the neighbouring villages of Sapperton and Ewen, and a great farm shop (Jolly Nice) on the main road to Stroud. Cirencester Park boarders Coates which is home to Cirencester Park Polo Club. Further afield the nearest towns are Stroud, Tetbury and Cheltenham. Cheltenham has a wide range of shops, bars, and restaurants, as well as the famous Cheltenham Racecourse.
With the Property being within easy access to both the M4 and M5, the main regional centres of Oxford, Swindon, Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol, are within daily commuting distance.
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 the vicinity 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. There are a number of grammar schools including Pates in Cheltenham and Stroud High School in nearby Stroud. There are primary schools in the nearby villages of Rodmarton and Sapperton.
More details
- Property type
- Houses - Detached
- Size
- Not specified
- Monthly price
- £8500
- Weekly price
- £1962
- Available from
- Now
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
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This listing is located at Church Farmhouse, Coates, Cirencester, Cirencester.