A rare opportunity to rent this phenomenal family home in South Cotswolds.

Description

Originally a vicarage, Preston Place was built in 1818 by William Bridges of Cirencester. The property, just over 6000sqft, has been lovingly refurbished/redecorated to create a charming contemporary décor/space and when coupled with the fabric and tradition of the building all together it enhances the living experience in this fantastic family home.

The house is constructed of Cotswold stone with a hipped stone slate roof. Well positioned in the centre of the village, the approach to Preston Place is through a set of stone gates up a gravel driveway providing excellent views of the house and gardens. The house is well laid out to provide excellent entertaining space. When entering the house via the very handsome front door your attention is drawn straight to the flagstone floor and cantilever staircase. The principal rooms are approached off the impressive entrance hall. Both the dining room and drawing room have fine proportions and wonderful south facing views over the front lawns, also maintaining many original features and high ceilings. Of particular note are the large sash windows with working shutters and attractive fireplaces and original floorboards in the dining room. Off the dining room is the summer room which is ideal for lazy afternoons in natural light while enjoying those garden views.

As you move through the large double doors from the drawing room into the withdrawing room this provides further entertaining space, or a family TV room, you will also notice the French windows giving access to the gardens and in particular to the blossoming Wisteria trees. The rear hallway takes you past the cloakroom, cellar, and rear staircase into the kitchen.

The kitchen is the hub of the house, with handmade units from Stroud furniture makers and a five-door electric Aga as well as a gas range cooker. Leading on from the kitchen there is a large larder, snug/music room, boot room which has extensive carpentry done to create more storage and provide practical living space and a large laundry room. Finally, the back door leads past a bathroom with a shower for the pool and then out to a well-stocked herb garden.

The property has two staircases but as you ascend the cantilever staircase you have on this floor 3 large double bedroom, principal bedroom plus a study which could be either a 4th bedroom or dressing room for the principal. The spacious principal bedroom has been decorated to encourage light into the room and has built in wardrobes. The adjacent large bathroom has been modernised with extensive marble wall and floor fixtures, double sinks, and double shower. There are a further two bathrooms on this level which have equally been modernised with a mindfulness of tradition.

On the second floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with bath and double shower which would make for a great children’s/teenager’s area.

On the whole, this wonderful family home offers and practical and charming living space whilst still retaining its period charm.

The gardens and grounds at Preston Place extend to 2.42 acres and are made up of formal lawns, fabulous herbaceous borders and a paddock to the rear. Accessed from the dining room or outside, the garden room is a lovely light and peaceful area to entertain. At the front of the house there is a well-kept astro-turf tennis court. The swimming pool is to the rear of the house in the walled garden giving it a totally private setting. The pool house provides a wonderful outdoor eating space with an open fire BBQ area. There is also a changing room and
plant room. The paddock to the North of the house has a large and well-stocked vegetable patch with a polytunnel. There is also direct access from here on to a footpath into Cirencester and the surrounding countryside.

The Coach House is a wonderful extension of Preston Place as the first floor of the coach house has been converted into a large flat with an open plan kitchen living space with a light spacious bedroom and bathroom. There are two garages below and original stables.

Location

The village of Preston is conveniently located about 2 miles from the country town of Cirencester. The village consists of a mixture of period and modern houses with a church and village hall.

Cirencester provides exceptional day to day shopping facilities, including, Waitrose and Tesco Supermarkets. The Market Place hosts a twice weekly market as well a farmer’s market every other Saturday. More extensive shopping and recreational activities are available in the towns of Cheltenham, Tetbury and Bath. There is a pub in the nearby village of Ampney Crucis and the Village Pub in Barnsley is also within easy reach.

Preston Place is well positioned, with both Kemble and Swindon train stations nearby; both with regular direct trains to London Paddington. The M4 and M5 motorways are within easy reach, as is the A417 to Cheltenham and the Fosseway providing access North towards Stow on the Wold. The larger centres of Bath and Bristol are also accessible, as is Bristol International Airport.

The area has a very good selection of schools including Hatherop Castle and Beaudesert prep schools, Westonbirt, Rendcomb College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Chelthenham College and Marlborough. There are also excellent local schools, including Cirencester Park, Stroud High School and Pates Grammar School. The Oxford schools are also very accessible.

The region has many sporting opportunities including racing at Cheltenham, Bath and Newbury. Polo at Cirencester Park, Beaufort Polo Club and Edgeworth. Rugby at Gloucester and Bath. Golf at Minchinhampton, Cirencester and South Cerney. The Cotswold Water Park is also nearby which offers an extensive range of water sports, including water skiing, sailing and kayaking. The surrounding countryside offers many excellent walks, some directly accessible from the property.

Square Footage: 6,275 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £3,219.23 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £19,315.38 ( 6 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance