Summer Lane Cottage is a detached period cottage exuding elegance and set amongst the most superlative gardens designed by a RHS award winning gardener. This unique stand-alone home is quietly tucked away within a secluded, private rural setting towards the edge of Upper Castle Combe. Combined with around 9.2 acres of paddock land, the property is superbly equipped for the equestrian with the excellent benefit of direct riding out onto a Byway and quiet country lanes.

The cottage has been meticulously upgraded by the current owners with the utmost attention to detail and use of handcrafted oak finishes. A heated swimming pool has been enclosed with an impressive oak timber frame allowing the pool to be enjoyed all year round.

The cottage is beautifully presented with a classical feel, offering sizable accommodation of over 2,900 sq.ft. making the whole a very comfortable family home. On the ground floor there two principal reception rooms, two reception halls, a study and a David Salisbury garden room with an original well feature. The kitchen/breakfast room has charming fitted window seats, a Fisher & Paykel oven and hob, and an Aga set within an exposed red brick fireplace. There is a separate utility room adjoining the kitchen and a WC off the hallway. The first floor accommodation comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Four bedrooms are located in a principal wing accompanied by the family bathroom and an en-suite fully fitted bathroom to the main bedroom. Meanwhile, a second staircase accesses an additional wing comprising a bedroom with en-suite bathroom. This wing could be further reconfigured as a self-contained annexe if required.

The gardens of Summer Lane Cottage are exquisite and could easily be mistaken for those belonging to a National Trust property. The grounds have been the subject of years of dedication evolving what was formerly just a blank canvas into a magical, private haven bursting with colour. Extending to c.2.25 acres, the gardens are a joy to leisurely stroll around and explore each area which have been thoughtfully landscaped into various themes. The southern aspect includes two naturalised large ponds beside a croquet lawn. There is an enchanting collection of diverse specimen trees interspersed throughout the grounds. Notable trees include acers, a eucalyptus collection, a giant redwood, monkey puzzle tree, magnolias, and Himalayan birches. A full-stocked orchard features persimmons, apples and pears, and is situated beside productive vegetable garden complete with a polytunnel growing grapevines, apricots and peaches. The stunning formal garden is arranged to the rear of the cottage landscaped with a lawned avenue bound by vibrant perennial beds leading to a circular pleached hornbeam feature. Manicured box hedging and lavender clad paths lead to a timber log cabin complete with electricity and water connections. There are several timber storage sheds throughout the grounds housing garden machinery and log storage. 

The 9.2 acres of flat paddock land is arranged to the north of the property, accessible from both the grounds and a secondary gated vehicular access point from the lane leading directly into the yard. The yard includes 3 timber stables and a newly constructed open barn (11m x 6.3m). Within the paddocks there are two additional stables and two field shelters.

The cottage is entered through electric double gates to a gravelled forecourt in front of a double oak framed carport, and an integral garage/workshop. 

There is the opportunity to negotiate options to exclude some of the paddocks if not required, which the vendors will then retain. 

Situation

The property occupies a secluded rural location on the edge of Upper Castle Combe. Upper Castle Combe is located on the outskirts of the world famous tourist destination and quintessential village of Castle Combe, famed for its traditional and unspoilt Cotswold cottages and streets. The area is a regular location for the film industry with movie's including 'War Horse' and 'Dr Doolittle'. Castle Combe has the Manor House Hotel with its Michelin star Bybrook restaurant and the golf club which has a Peter Alliss designed 18 hole course, regarded as one of the top 100 in the UK. The village also offers around the 14th Century Market Cross centre a small hotel, tearooms and a public house. Castle Combe Circuit racetrack is also a major attraction and is situated close by. There is an excellent road link to the M4 (Junction 18 7.5miles) and Bristol and Bath. Fast trains from Chippenham can reach Paddington, London in 75 minutes.

Tenure & Services

The tenure is Freehold. There is oil fired central heating and an air sourced heat pump warming the swimming pool. Mains electricity and 10 wholly owned solar panels on a feed in tariff until 2033. Mains water is connected and a private septic tank drainage. There is a public footpath across the land.