Quite honestly, this is one of the most interesting and extraordinary country homes we’ve offered for sale in many a year. Set within its own 10-acre plot, hidden away behind mature trees and hedgerows and accessed via a curving drive, Southover Lodge has a real charm and feel of tranquillity.

Ideally organised for anyone looking for an equestrian property where you can view your beloved horses from the window of your home, there is a mix of block and wooden stables around a concrete yard, and the paddocks are arranged so they can be rested between seasons. Beautiful views can be enjoyed South towards Lansdown over Abson church to the Southern end of the Cotswold escarpment beyond, to make this a wonderful setting. Incredibly generous accommodation measures over 3200 sq ft, benefits from a light and airy feel throughout, from the many lofty beamed ceilings and large dual aspect windows. There is a heated swimming pool with pool house and large patio within the formal gardens, plus Japanese and walled gardens, vegetable plot and orchard providing plenty of opportunity for anyone with green fingers. There is also garaging for several vehicles, tractors or mowers and enough driveway parking for horseboxes and all the family!

EPC Rating: E

Rooms

Entrance Hall & Inner Hall
Floor to ceiling windows to front, cloaks cupboard, staircase leading to master bedroom suite, side door leading to outside/garden.

Cloakroom 1.42m x 1.96m (4ft 7in x 6ft 5in)
Window to front, low level WC, hand basin with floating vanity unit, tiling to walls & floor, heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Kitchen 3.30m x 6.88m (10ft 9in x 22ft 6in)
Windows to side and rear, range of wall and base units with laminated worktops, part tiling to walls, corner one and a half bowl sink unit with drainer, inset electric hob and deep fat fryer with cooker hood over, high level double oven and microwave, integral fridge, serving hatch, plumbing for dishwasher, built-in cupboard/larder, radiator, tiled floor, opening into dining area.

Dining Area 3.02m x 4.29m (9ft 10in x 14ft)
Windows to front and side, beamed and panelled sloping ceiling, bi-folding doors leading to gardens, tiled floor.

Utility Room 2.77m x 2.72m (9ft 1in x 8ft 11in)
Window to front, laminated worktops with part tiling to walls, Belfast sink, space for fridge and freezer, plumbing for washing machine, door leading to walled courtyard, built in cupboard housing floor mounted oil Worcester boiler.

Sitting Room 3.33m x 5.23m (10ft 11in x 17ft 1in)
Windows to front and side, 2 x radiators, serving hatch to the kitchen, Bi-folding doors to outside, this room forms part of the main living area and is an impressive light and airy space, steps leading to the mezzanine lounge and beamed paneled sloping ceiling.

Mezzanine Lounge 10.03m x 5.26m (32ft 10in x 17ft 3in)
Windows to front and side, feature corner fireplace, Bifolding doors leading to raised patio, beamed and paneled sloping ceiling, 2 x radiators.

First Floor Study 3.45m x 5.84m (11ft 3in x 19ft 1in)
Further accessed from the mezzanine level, stairs lead up to this generous room with windows overlooking internally the sitting room and externally the front of the house, 2 x radiators, beamed and paneled sloping ceiling.

Hub Room 1.45m x 2.06m (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in)
Space for coats and shoes.

Bedroom 2 4.11m x 3.68m (13ft 5in x 12ft)
Windows to front and side, fitted and built-in wardrobes, radiator.

Bedroom 3 3m x 3.66m (9ft 10in x 12ft)
Window to side, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom 4 2.97m x 3.33m (9ft 8in x 10ft 11in)
Window to side, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom 5 2.92m x 3.33m (9ft 6in x 10ft 11in)
Window to rear, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

Shower Room 2.64m x 2.08m (8ft 7in x 6ft 9in)
Window to front, low level WC, hand basin with floating vanity unit, bidet, walk-in shower cubicle, full tiling to walls and floor, built-in cupboard, extractor fan.

First Floor Landing
This is the access for the Master Bedroom Suite, windows to sides, under the eaves storage, airing cupboard.

Master Bedroom 6.07m x 3.30m (19ft 10in x 10ft 9in)
Sliding doors leading to the balcony which provides beautiful views over the grounds plus to Abson church and the southern escarpment of the Cotswold's in the distance, beamed and paneled sloping ceiling, natural oak parquet flooring throughout, radiator.

Dressing Room 4.14m x 1.68m (13ft 6in x 5ft 6in)
Window to side, range of fitted wardrobes and drawers with vanity area with mirror, beamed and paneled sloping ceiling, continuation of natural oak flooring, radiator.

Ensuite Bathroom 2.64m x 2.82m (8ft 7in x 9ft 3in)
Window to side, beamed and paneled sloping ceiling, low level WC, hand basin with vanity unit, paneled bath, separate shower cubicle with shower over, plumbing for heated towel rail, part tiling to walls, tiled floor.

Stable Block
Attached to the garage and barn, the following measurements are:- Two 12'0" x 11'10" (3.67m x 3.61m) boxes One 9'11" x 11'11" (3.01m x 3.63m) box One 14'0" x 11'11" (4.27m x 3.63m) box Feed Store = 7'11" x 11'11" (2.41m x 3.63m) Tack Room = 7'7" x 11'11" (2.30m x 3.63m) Concrete Yard 33'0" x 24'4" (10.06m x 7.42m)

Garden
In about three quarters of an acre, this southerly facing garden is mainly laid to lawn with fences and hedgerow forming the boundary, flower beds and borders, trees and shrubs, there's even a treehouse for younger people to enjoy! The heated swimming pool has a patio sounding it with a outbuilding that is split between a garden/changing room and the plant room for the pool. There is also a raised patio that has access off the lounge area that makes the most of the views southwards and over to Kelston Bath.

Garden 15.09m x 17.45m (49ft 6in x 57ft 3in)
Japanese Garden with low walls, graveled area, trees and shrubs.

Garden 23.06m x 9.75m (75ft 7in x 31ft 11in)
Walled garden with access off the utility, ideal space for herb garden, raised vegetable beds, there is a greenhouse, covered storage area for wood, oil tanks for house and pool, fruit trees.

Garden
Fruit trees are also located outside the courtyard on two sides. To the side of the curving drive is a wooded area.

Parking - Double garage
18'11" x 18'0 (5.78m x 5.49m) Electric roller garage door, window to side and power and light.

Parking - Garage
31'0" x 18'0" (9.44m x 5.49m) Two roller garage doors one electronic, window to rear, power and light.

Parking - Driveway
Large driveway providing plenty of space for vehicles and horseboxes.

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