Mill Bank House is a beautiful five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached family home located in the unspoiled Cotswold village of Winson, one of the most beautiful villages in the heart of the Coln Valley and close to Bibury, Barnsley and Cirencester.

GROUND FLOOR
The main day-to-day entrance of the house comes from the off-street parking area to the front and side which has ample parking for several cars.
The entrance hallway leads onto the utility room, downstairs WC and the lovely dual aspect snug.
There are two further doors, which lead onto the large 325sq ft dual aspect lounge with an open fireplace, and also the dining room. Beyond is the open plan Kitchen with a further dining area and an additional informal sitting room.

The solid wood 'in frame' kitchen is built to a high specification and is finished with granite work surfaces. The Kitchen island has four 'bar' stools for casual dining. There are built-in appliances as well as a large 2-3 oven Rangemaster style cooker.
The open-plan living works seamlessly and overlooks the patio and gardens. The informal sitting room area is surrounded by windows on three sides, and there are three doors which enable access to the patio and gardens while allowing plenty of light in.

FIRST FLOOR
Being an almost identical footprint to the ground floor, the five bedrooms are well-serviced by four bathrooms, two of which are en-suite. The master bedroom has triple aspect windows allowing an abundance of light and overlooks the stunning gardens. There is also a walk-through dressing room for the master bedroom.
All of the remaining bedrooms are double, three of which are a generous size. All bath/shower rooms have at least a self-contained shower or a shower above a bath

OUTSIDE
The south-east facing gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are surrounded on both sides by a Cotswold stone wall and numerous mature plants and shrubs creating a stunning outlook from the house. To the north-east side of the gardens, the low-level stone wall allows for the lovely view across the Coln Valley

LOCATION
Winson is a small Cotswold village, often referred to as the 'secret' village as it is situated deep in the Coln Valley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is formed by almost entirely period cottages, There are also a number of very grand country houses. The village church dates back to the 12th century and stands tranquilly at the heart of the village. The village has preserved its sense of peace and timelessness, Bibury with its village shop and post office is 2.5 miles away, whilst Northleach is 5 miles away and provides essential shops and services. Cirencester, often referred to as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is about 7 miles away and has a diverse mix of boutique shops, bars and cafes as well as a Waitrose, hospital and an excellent range of independent shops and services.

Local leisure pursuits include polo at Cirencester Park, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, golf at Cirencester, village tennis and cricket clubs as well as many wonderful walks in the immediate vicinity. There is a theatre in Cheltenham and the town hosts many festivals throughout the year. The recently opened Barn Theatre in Cirencester has attracted nationwide attention.

There are numerous good schools within convenient driving distance including the prominent private schools of Rendcomb, Cheltenham College, Dean Close, Cheltenham Ladies College and Westonbirt. Prep schools include Beaudesert Park, Hatherop Castle and a number of local primary schools and colleges. Local pubs include The Village Inn at Barnsley, The Wheatsheaf in Northleach and The Seven Tunns at Chedworth.

The property is well positioned with excellent access provided by road and rail. Junction 15 of the M4 is within easy reach proving access to London and Heathrow airport, whilst to the North, the A40 gives access to Oxford (M40) and the M5. There is also a regular direct train service to London Paddington from Kemble or Swindon.
Council tax band: F