An extraordinary Georgian country house with a stunning finish and exciting facilities.

Location

The property is situated at the head of The Leigh, an interesting and attractive village with an array of period properties and surrounding rural scenes. There is convenient access via the A38 to the principal regional centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester, together with Tewkesbury and up to Worcester. Cheltenham provides a wealth of superb private schooling including Cheltenham Ladies College, Cheltenham College and Dean Close. There is also a good array of state schooling. Both Cheltenham and Gloucester provide comprehensive shopping facilities and leisure including premiership rugby in Gloucester and extraordinary cultural festivals in Cheltenham.

Description

Leigh House is an elegant and impressive country house featuring classic Georgian architecture together with exciting contemporary additions and features. Principal elevations feature dressed stone window surrounds, a prominent stone bay windows with balcony above and a decorative entrance porch. There are stone quoins and an element of external mouldings under pitched tiled roofs.

The house totals approximately 9,225 sq ft and features substantial reception rooms, informal living with a flexible layout and high quality finishes and appliances throughout.

A substantial Cotswold stone porch with balcony above gives access to the long reception hall with elegant light coloured stone flooring. The stone cantilevered staircase with wrought iron balustrade and oak handrail gives principal access to the bedroom accommodation.

The two largest reception rooms are situated either side of the entrance hall. The impressive library features three large sash windows with southerly views, detailed cornicing, exposed wooden flooring period fireplace and integral book shelving to the far end. Situated to the other side of the reception hall is the drawing room with bay window and series of sash windows enjoying views to the south and the east. The rooms features exposed wooden flooring, period fireplace with contemporary wood burning stove and a useful further section which can be shut off to create a more intimate sitting room.

There are two points of access to the centre of the house and the dining room. This well-proportioned room enjoys views across to the gardens and open access via the contemporary glazed garden room and a feature fireplace with and inset temperature controlled wine store. Sliding glass doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room with utility beyond. The bespoke kitchen features a wealth of floor and wall mounted cupboards and large central island with x? work surfaces. Integrated appliances are by "Gaggenau" and refrigeration by "Sub Zero"? Located opposite the garden room and in a secluded position is the study. A wing extending to the east accommodates the relaxed family room and currently incorporates a large gymnasium. Situated below is a cinema with automated lighting full height screen and seating for up to 10 people.

To the west of the kitchen are steps leading down to a large boot room and door leading out to the courtyard and cottage.

At first floor level the principal bedroom enjoys southerly views and features a period fireplace, en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are two further bedroom suites, one of which is on its own lower first floor level and there are two further bedrooms, family bathroom and separate w.c.

The Cottage
Situated across from the north west corner of the house is the modern ancillary cottage. Sympathetically designed to reflect elements of the house, the cottage provides modern open plan living with kitchen and living area on the ground floor and two bedrooms with shower room at first floor level. The Cottage also forms part of the garaging with three separate garage bays.

Outside
Leigh House has two points of access with substantial gates providing access adjacent to the house and cottage and a more enthralling access at the far end of the property running parallel with the equestrian facility and formal gardens. The equestrian facility provides two separate stable buildings with up to 6 stables, tack room, storage barn, feed store and w.c. There is an outdoor school and fenced paddocks.

The gardens and grounds provide a splendid environment for Leigh House. The principal southerly aspect features an ornate lawn with long water feature and balustrade surrounds. The eastern section of the grounds have more open informal lawned areas. There is a beautiful walled garden with glass houses, raised beds and outbuildings. The house enjoys a large elevated terrace leading from the garden room exit across to the family room. To the south east corner of the gardens is a wildlife pool with summer house adjacent. Beyond is an all-weather tennis court.

Square Footage: 9225 sq ft




Acreage: 8.71 Acres