Detached house for sale in Gloucester GL19, 7 Bedroom

This charming period house is situated on the edge of the village, enjoying lovely rural views. It dates from the 18th Century, with later additions and is Listed Grade II*. Of particular note are the rare early
19th Century trompe l’oeil wall paintings in the study. The present vendor has carried out a superb programme of renovation and improvement, with great attention to detail, capitalising the property’s inherent charm and character. There are four reception rooms which are ideal for entertaining. The drawing room is particularly charming and, like the sitting room and study, has direct access to the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room has windows on three sides and is fitted with a range of bespoke Plain English units and an Aga. On the first floor is an impressive master suite with a bedroom, dressing room and large bathroom.
There are three further bedrooms and a bathroom on the this floor. Bedrooms four and five are on the second floor, one of which being an impressive 35 feet in length and having an en-suite bathroom.

Chaceley is an attractive and unspoilt rural village with a church and a pub. The ancient town of Tewkesbury is about 5 miles drive, with a good range of shops and services. The main regional centres include Cheltenham and Gloucester, the former having a particularly good choice of shops as well as a theatre and other cultural amenities. Bristol and Birmingham are also within daily commuting distance. The M5 (Junction 9) is about 7 miles and direct rail services to London Paddington from Gloucester Station scheduled to take from 113 minutes.

There is a good choice of private and state schools in the area. The former include primary schools in Corse Lawn and Eldersfield and various grammar schools in Cheltenham and Gloucester. In the private sector there is Malvern College, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and the Kings School, Gloucester. Recreational opportunities include a variety of golf courses. Gloucestershire has long been associated with equestrian events and locally these include the many events held at Hartpury College and National Hunt racing at Cheltenham. The surrounding countryside has many excellent rides and walks, with a public bridleway running just beyond the western boundary of the property.

Grain House Farm is approached down a gravelled driveway, bordered by park railings and a beech hedge. Adjoining the west side of the house is a range of former stables which comprise a laundry, workshop and store room. Subject to the necessary consents, these could have potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation. A large modern barn of over 3,000 square feet includes seven large loose boxes, together with
extensive storage space for machinery, hay and bedding. There is a separate driveway leading to this building, with an electric gate.

Gardens and Grounds
Grain House Farm sits within beautiful gardens and grounds. On the east side of the house is the main formal garden, partly bordered by a ‘crinkle-crankle’ curving brick wall. A wide flat lawn is edged by mixed herbaceous borders and clipped yew and box hedging. There is a lovely view to the church. On the south side of the house is a sunken garden with square flowerbeds around a small fountain. Beyond the driveway
is a large flat lawn with a sunken dew pond.

The Land
There is an all-weather manège beyond the garden. Beyond stretches a long grass field, planted with an avenue of cherry trees, which then leads on to a further field running northwards. In all the property extends to 8 acres.