3 bedroom detached house

AN EXCEPTIONAL COTSWOLD HOUSE BUILT TO HIGH SPECIFICATION WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CHARM AND CHARACTER IN THE IDYLLIC VILLAGE OF STANTON.

Alton House is beautifully constructed of Cotswold stone beneath a Cotswold slate roof including stone mullion windows with leaded lights. The property is entered via a substantial front door leading to a generous reception hall with flagstone floors and underfloor heating. There are double doors leading through to all the reception rooms and kitchen/breakfast room. A sizeable fireplace is the focal point for the sitting room, where glazed double doors lead out to the garden. There is a separate dining room with fireplace overlooking the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room features exposed timbers, granite worksurface, an Aga, and a heated stone floor. Both kitchen and the separate breakfast seating area have glazed double doors opening out onto the patio and garden. Leading off the kitchen, a laundry room fitted with additional storage provides further access to the garden as well as an internal door to the garage. From the impressivehallway, the stone staircase leads to the first-floor landing. In the main bedroom a fabulous ceiling-height stone-mullioned window overlooks the garden, and the dressing area benefits from extensive built-in cupboards. The ensuite bathroom includes a separate shower and bath. In similar comfort, the two further double bedrooms have built in cupboards and ensuite bathrooms.

Alton House is set behind a Cotswold dry stone wall with Yew hedging and an in and out gravel drive with double gates. There is a side access gate to the rear garden. Steps from a patio along the east side of the property lead to a lawned area with pretty herbaceous borders. A private raised seating area borders with a water feature and Cotswold stone walling.

Stanton is widely regarded as one of the most charming villages in the North Cotswolds, lying within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has an inn, cricket ground, village hall and fine Grade I listed parish church. Everyday amenities as well as pubs, restaurants, hotels and a wide range of shops, can be found in Broadway, about 4 miles, and more comprehensive facilities in Cheltenham about 11 miles. Stanton is well placed for access for communication, with the A44 and M40 providing access to London (90 miles), and the M5 (Jct 9: 10 miles) providing access to the West Country and Birmingham. There are mainline train services at Moreton-in-Marsh and Cheltenham to London Paddington. Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford and Worcester, and there is an equestrian livery yard in the village. Some of the best schools in the country for both boys and girls are found in nearby Cheltenham and Malvern. There are theatres at Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Oxford. The surrounding countryside offers a number of attractive walks and rides, including the Cotswold Way. In line with tradition, houses are built of beautiful Cotswold stone which, with its warm honey colour, elegantly complements the beauty of the natural surroundings.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Services: All mains services are connected to the proeprty. Gas fired central heating.

Fixtures & Fittings: All those items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but some items may be made available by separate negotiation.

Tenure: The property is freehold and vacant possession will be granted on completion.

Local Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council - T:[use Contact Agent Button]

Council Tax: Band G

Viewing: An appointment to view is essential and should be made through the Jackson-Stops Chipping Campden office - T:[use Contact Agent Button] | E: [use Contact Agent Button]

Mobile Coverand & Internet Connection: Superfast broadband is available with download speeds of 80 Mbps and upload speeds of 20 Mbps. Mobile availability with likely outdoors with EE, Three, O2 and Vodafone and limited indoors with O2 and Vodafone. This data has been taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 3rd April 2025.