Description

Foxlea is a stunning natural stone detached house hidden within a discreet leafy location towards the edge of town, and yet just a short walk to the town centre. Constructed in 1997 by Colburn Homes, the property is of individual design set down the highly desirable and rarely available The Old Rope Walk, a private residential lane which is an exclusive development consisting of only five similar sized executive homes. The property features above average 8'4 ceiling heights enhancing the sense of space, a delightful landscaped west-facing garden, generous parking and a double garage.

The beautifully presented accommodation is arranged over two floors extending to some 2,250 sq.ft. The ground floor includes a superb kitchen breakfast dining room with an extensive range of fitted units, Corian worktops, integrated Siemens dishwasher, fridge/freezer, 2 fan ovens, a steam oven, combi-microwave-oven, plus a central island with granite worktops, induction hob and downdraft pop up extractor fan. In addition, is a utility room with doors leading to a boot room, a second cloakroom and the double garage. The double garage has previously been used as additional reception space with heating, lighting, a telephone point and ceramic flooring. There is a separate dining area with panoramic bay overlooking the garden and glazed double doors opening into a spacious sitting room featuring a highly efficient Nordpeis woodburner and French doors opening to the garden. The impressive entrance hall has a vaulted ceiling with cloakroom off. On the first floor there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a newly refitted luxurious family bathroom complete with bath and separate shower unit along with a second door providing a Jack & Jill facility to the guest bedroom. The principal bedroom suite is a true delight featuring a dressing room and a modern ensuite shower room. Of further note is the family room/studio/bedroom 5 which provides flexible living space and features an en suite shower room plus has its own external door, hall and staircase.

To the front of the property is a gravelled parking area and access to the double garage. There is gated access to both sides of the house leading to the superb landscaped garden which features a delightful west facing aspect with views of the Tetbury Church spire and neighbouring woodland. The garden offers an expansive shaped lawned area, pretty and well-established borders, a curved stone terrace, gazebo and summerhouse with light and power There is also a well-stocked kitchen garden and greenhouse.

SITUATION

The Old Rope Walk is a secluded small development located on the fringe of Tetbury just 500m from the town centre. The old railway line path behind the property leads to the town and in particular the well-reputed Goods Shed Art Centre is located just a few minutes' walk which has a café and holds many exhibitions and theatre productions.

Tetbury is a thriving historic Cotswold market town with much of it dating back to the 17th and 18th Centuries. The town has a broad range of shops and amenities for everyday needs as well as a number of quality antique shops, excellent hotels, restaurants and cafes within the town centre. Further everyday needs include a large supermarket, hospital, surgeries and post office whilst there are also excellent schools catering for all ages. Waitrose can be found at Malmesbury and Cirencester.

Voted by Country Life magazine recently as the third most desirable town in the country, Tetbury is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by delightful Cotswold Countryside.  Conveniently located less than half an hour from both the M4 and M5 motorway, Tetbury is within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath, Bristol and Swindon. Close by are the beautiful Forest Commission run Westonbirt Arboretum and the Royal Gardens at Highgrove Estate. There is good access to nearby Kemble Railway Station which provides regular fast services to London and other regional centres.

Tenure & Services

We understand the property is Freehold with mains gas central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity.