Exquisite house in a commanding position with phenomenal views

This elegant and imposing double-fronted house, believed to date back to circa 1850, with modern contemporary additions added in about 2016 and later in 2021, a new striking kitchen and part-conversion of the coach house

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Well situated in an elevated position the property overlooks the village to the south, with spectacular views across the Evenlode valley and towards Stow-on-the-Wold, whilst enjoying an abundance of natural light and well-proportioned accommodation, measuring 4,253 sq.ft. in total, included the detached coach house
The tiered landscaped front gardens are laid to lawn with central steps leading up to the front door and a large patio terrace situated to the far right-hand side, forming part of the distinctive kitchen extension with large sliding glazed doors connecting the impressive kitchen/dining room and sitting area
Leading off the front garden, is a generous gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles, accessed through electric five-bar wooden gates with potential for further garaging/outbuilding, if required, subject to planning consent
Leading through the impressive front door into the central hall, there are the stairs and access to the drawing room and the stunning kitchen/dining room, and a downstairs cloakroom
The drawing room is particularly charming with a wealth of period features such as the floor-to-ceiling bay window with metal casements and wooden shutters, oak wooden flooring, original built-in display cabinet, central ceiling beam and a pretty fireplace with marble surround, slate hearth and incorporating a cast-iron wood burner
The truly stunning bespoke kitchen, individually designed and installed to a high standard by Abbey Kitchens, has a fantastic selection of wall and base units, granite work surfaces, Belfast sink, Bora induction hob, two Gaggenau electric ovens, built-in double pantry cupboard, Caple built-in wine fridge, Liebherr built-in fridge-freezer, central island with breakfast bar, oak herringbone flooring and original bay window with metal casements and fitted window seat
Open to the kitchen, is the dining room, with stunning slate flooring, bi-folding doors to the rear terrace, leading to a sitting room, and large sliding glass doors to the front terrace, complemented by the attractive stone-built fireplace incorporating a cast-iron wood burner
On the lower floor, the original kitchen has been converted into a useful utility space and boot room, with quarry tiled floor, original stone fireplace, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, sink, part-exposed stone walling, a good range of contemporary wall and base cupboards and a back external door. There is also a large pantry and an adjoining wine cellar
To the first floor, the generous landing provides the ideal space to sit and enjoy the incredible views, with the principal bedroom situated to the left of the hall, offering a selection of fitted wardrobes cupboards, high ceiling with metal casement window with stone mullion surround and an impressive en-suite walk-in shower room, forming part of the magnificent cantilever wooden clad extension, featuring a roll-top bath, floating wash-hand basin, and walk-in rain-shower with marble tiled walls and Porcelain wood-effect tiled floor
Adjacent to the principal bedroom, is an additional double bedroom with a triple wardrobe, enjoying the incredible views
Family shower room with enclosed shower cubicle with rain-shower, with marble tiled walls and Porcelain wood-effect tiled floor
The original winding decorative staircase continues to the second floor, providing the ideal space for teenagers, with the landing area having the advantage of fitted work desks and two flanking double bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe cupboard and small en-suite shower room, whilst the adjacent bedroom has the unique feature of two fitted raised double beds with desks below and a bank of wardrobes with central open shelves and storage bench with cushion
Fourth shower room leading off the second floor landing

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – currently band G
Tax payable for 2023/24 - £3,361.03

SERVICES
Main water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected
Gas fired central heating
Ultrafast full-fibre Gigaclear broadband is connected
EPC Band D

SITUATION
Pretty Cotswold hill village lying about 1.5 miles west of the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, and within the catchment area for Chipping Campden School, a non-selective secondary school and sixth form with academy status
Award-winning pub ‘The Horse & Groom’
Church and active village community centred around the old school, which is now used as a village hall
Popular Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre
Daylesford Organic is about 8.5 miles away
Moreton-in-Marsh provides a good range of shops and amenities for everyday needs
Other local centres include Oxford (29 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (17), Cirencester (25) and Cheltenham (22)
Good train services from Moreton-in-Marsh, the fastest reaching Paddington from 92 minutes

OUTSIDE
Externally, the property has much to offer, with beautifully landscaped gardens throughout, with the rear garden enjoying a great deal of seclusion, with a large patio terrace with retaining stone walls, leading off the dining area of the kitchen
Steps lead up to the expanse of lawn and a wooden decked area with sunken hot-tub and raised wooden surround. The lawned areas are tiered with a large terrace with surrounding lavender bushes providing superb views over the rooftops of Bourton-on-the-Hill
To access the detached coach house, you follow the paved pathway to the secure side gate, where you will find the outbuilding split into four sections, with a single garage with original twin wooden doors, workshop, store room over two floors and a converted duplex office/studio offering the ideal space for home-working, with two separate office spaces to the first floor with part-vaulted ceilings, downlighters, Velux roof lights and Victorian-style radiators, with a ground floor shower room, and a small kitchen area with laminated worktop and space for fridge