A substantial and exciting country home with outstanding gardens.

Description

The modern property was original built in 1980 on the site of a former period building and has been extended by the current owners. Principal elevations are a mixture of mellow brick and painted sections with timber detailing under pitched tiled roofs. There is a prominent gable end and a run of attractive dormer windows. Internally the house has well presented modern living with spacious accommodation enjoying good natural light.

Formal access is via a brick and glazed porchway leading to the entrance hall. To the west end of the house are the two principal reception rooms of equal size, currently accommodating the drawing room and dining room. The drawing room has a box bay window and Cotswold stone fireplace and enjoys views over the front garden. The dining room is adjacent with contemporary fireplace and French doors and access to the impressive rear gardens. The sitting is located in the centre of the property with French doors leading to the garden terrace.

The attractive kitchen, breakfast room has a wealth of floor and wall mounted cupboards with Corian work surfaces, and surround with extraction above for cooker. There is an open layout leading to the attractive garden room which protrudes into the rear terrace and enjoys lovely garden and water views. Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room also with Corian work surfaces and good storage.

Beyond the kitchen is a wing which accommodates a study, lobby area with wine storage, boot room and further utility room.

At first floor level the broad shape of the house provides attractive bedroom accommodation. The impressive main bedroom has a lovely en suite bathroom, dressing room and enjoys a dual aspect. There are two further bedrooms with en suite facilities, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Colethrop House has an array of ancillary buildings which provide potential for multiple uses. The triple garage has electric up and over doors is located close to the house with a pedestrian side entrance. Behind and to the side of the garage is useful covered storage and garden machinery shed.

There are two further detached sizeable outbuildings which are currently used for wood working and a sewing studio. These are well finished with power and water and could provide interesting alternative uses subject to planning permission.

The gardens are outstanding have the following features; a mixture of well stocked and raised beds, expansive lawns, water features including wildlife pool and lodge, mixed woodland with interspersing paths and an impressive front garden with tree house, slide and pond.

Location

Colethrop House is modern country home with impressive proportions that has been thoughtfully extended to provide flexible space together with an array of ancillary buildings. The property sits in a plot totalling 1.82 acres. There are stunning gardens, water features and an exciting woodland area with wildlife pool and cabin.

Communications are extremely good with fast access to the M5 motorway, the A38 & A46. Day to day shopping can be found in Stonehouse with more comprehensive regional shopping in Gloucester. Stonehouse railway station is just 4.5 miles away providing direct trains to London Paddington.

Haresfield itself has a primary school and The Beacon Inn Pub.

Square Footage: 3,772 sq ft


Acreage: 1.82 Acres

Directions

From M5 Junction 12, take the B4008 towards Stonehouse. After a third of a mile, turn left with signs for Haresfield. After three quarters of a mile turn right at the give way and carry on for a futher mile and a half. Turn left down the lane which has a small farm at the junction. Carry on for a further 200 meters and Colethrop House is found on your left hand side behind electrically operated wrought iron gates.

Additional Info

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG fired central heating.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: Stroud District Council

Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.

Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.