5 bedroom detached house

The hamlet of Old Brookend is surrounded by countryside and is about 2 miles north of Berkeley, which is a pretty and thriving market town well known for its historic castle. Bemerton Cottage is believed to be 300 years old and is situated towards the outskirts of Old Brookend. It has lovely open views over the surrounding countryside.

The present owners purchased the property in 2013 and have since carried out a number of attractive improvements that have carefully blended the traditional with the contemporary. The accommodation is tastefully decorated in a modern colour scheme. The rooms are light and the interior has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The original cottage was extended at the rear to capture the view and to provide a stunning sitting/dining room with two roof lanterns in a vaulted ceiling, wood floor in a herringbone design, a raised fireplace fitted with a gas effect log fire, and French doors which open to the garden. In the dining end is an illuminated original well which is glass covered. A superb bespoke wood painted kitchen was installed. There is an island unit with breakfast bar and integrated appliances include a Rangemaster gas cooker and dishwasher. There is under floor heating, vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and bi-fold doors open to the garden.

Off the kitchen and dining area is the family room with fireplace fitted with a log burning stove. Off the hall is a shower room, door out and a comfortable snug with exposed stone wall with fireplace with a log burning stove. Both the bathroom and shower room have been replaced and are very well appointed. There are two staircases, one leading to a gallery landing and one bedroom. The second staircase leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom, and continues to the second floor where there are two attractive bedrooms with vaulted ceilings.

Outside
It is approached either through solid timber electrically operated doors, which open to a generous parking area, or immediately in front of the cottage with an attached single garage and parking area. The garden surrounds the cottage on three sides and has lovely open views over the surrounding countryside. Immediately outside the kitchen/breakfast room is a deep paved area, ideal for entertaining, with central steps leading to the lawn. Further lawn behind the cottage is bordered by low stone walls, is very private and again ideal for entertaining, with open views over the countryside.

The Land
A paddock adjoins the gardens and is contained within a post and rail fence. A timber stable block at the bottom of the paddock comprises two stables, tack room and hay store. Vehicular access to the paddock is also gained over a right of way from adjoining land in different ownership. In all the property amounts to about 1.26 acres.

Rights of Way
A public footpath crosses over the paddock in a north south direction and is well away from the garden

Directions (GL13 9SQ)
When in Old Brookend drive along for about .75 mile, passing the houses on the right-hand side. Bemerton Cottage is seen on the left-hand side just before descending the hill.