7 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- An outstanding Grade II listed country home
- Set within beautiful gardens together with orchard and mini-woodland. equating to 3.9 acres.
- A wealth of character and charm to include an array of original features.
- Superb cottage with 2060 sq ft of well-appointed accommodation.
- A free standing stone garage with versatile studio room overhead.
- Offered to the market without an onward chain.
- EPC Rating = F
Description
South Farm House is a beautiful Grade II Listed Cotswold stone home located in the heart of this highly-regarded village. A striking home, it sits centrally within its established gardens, enjoying a discreet and private position. A plethora of character and charm exudes through the main residence which equates to 4861 sq ft of traditionally styled accommodation.
The pragmatic layout boasts good sized reception rooms to the ground floor and spacious bedrooms to the first and second floor. The heart of the home is arguably the splendid dual aspect drawing room which provides an ideal space to entertain having the ability to cater for large social gatherings. In addition there is a formal dining room, sitting room and a kitchen/breakfast room which is equipped with a modest range of units and has ample dining space.
The first floor consists of five good-sized bedrooms, the majority of which have attractive views over the garden and are served by two independent bathrooms. The second floor has two further double bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom with separate cloakroom.
The garden and orchard are of particular attraction and have been lovingly attended to by the current vendors. The front is laid to a tarmacadam drive which affords parking for a host of vehicles and leads directly to the double garage, overhead studio room, and the principal entrance.
It has a charming terrace and a wonderful botanical greenhouse. Partially bounded by a Cotswold stone wall, there is a beautiful mature orchard which has given rise to an enviable array of apple trees. Adjacent to the property is an enchanting mini-woodland with a beautiful Spring pond and stream. Furthermore there is a paddock and additional land that may be available by separate negotiation.
The attractive stone cottage equates to a further 2060 sq ft of living space and consists of: sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom. It serves as guest accommodation or as an income generating rental property.
Location
The village of Shipton Oliffe is situated approximately 7 miles from Cheltenham. The River Coln, a small stream at this point, flows through the village over two fords and has created ornamental ponds in a number of the private properties. There a host of outdoor activities to enjoy, indeed The Gloucestershire Way long-distance footpath passes through the village. Well-regarded Public Houses such as The Royal Oak and The Frogmill Inn are to be found in nearby Andoversford.
The Regency town of Cheltenham has a host of boutique shops, independent stalls, bars and restaurants together with a vibrant High Street and beautiful Regency Parks. In addition there is a hospital and a mainline train station with direct routes to London Paddington. (Approximately two hours)
Situated to the east are a number of outstanding Cotswold towns and larger villages. Bourton-on-the-Water, Guiting Power, Lower and Upper slaughter and Stow-on-the-Wold are but a few.
The charming market town of Cirencester is situated approximately 13 miles away. It has a plethora of coffee shops, independent shops, traditional stalls, bars and restaurants.
There are a number of prestigious schools in the immediate and surrounding areas: Cheltenham Ladies' College, Rendcomb College, Dean Close School, Cheltenham, The King's School, Worcester, The King's School, Gloucester, The Downs, Malvern and Malvern College are but a selection.
Square Footage: 4,861 sq ft
Acreage: 3.9 Acres
Additional Info
Services connected: Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, night storage heaters.
Local Authority: Cotswold District Council.
Directions: Upon entering the village of Shipton Oliffe, continue along the main road passing by St Oswald's Church (on the right). Follow the road around the bend and over the slip bridge, the property will be on the right after a very short distance slightly set back from the road.
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