Whittington Lodge Farm

For sale for the first time in around 92 years, The Grange is a substantial and much loved family home of nearly 4,000 square feet set in tranquil and very private mature grounds that extend to around two and a quarter acres.

Built in Cotswold stone with mullion windows and exposed ceiling beams, the accommodation is well-proportioned, arranged over three floors and being positioned in an elevated, private setting, it enjoys delightful views across the valley. Presented in excellent order both internally and externally, the property still offers a number of exciting opportunities to further develop the house, gardens and outbuildings.

THE GRANGE

This property is entered via an impressive reception hall. The accommodation is comprised of a generous sitting room with a dual aspect and an attractive fireplace. Just beyond, there is a second double width reception room which accommodates both the drawing room and dining room; a superb room for entertaining. This room also enjoys a dual aspect with super views of the garden, a handsome stone fireplace ( with wood burner) and a wine cellar beneath it.

Set at the front of the house looking out towards the drive, the farmhouse kitchen has a comprehensive range of floor and wall-mounted units and includes a three door AGA. Practical rooms such as a large utility room, laundry room, a cloakroom and a study complete the ground floor.

The first floor features three very comfortable double bedrooms all with en suite facilities and built-in storage and a further double bedroom and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises two further double bedrooms both with charming little fireplaces, a bathroom and easily accessible attic storage rooms. All of the rooms on the upper floors enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding gardens, areas of woodland and rolling countryside.

Outside, The Grange is accessed via a long private driveway which sweeps up to a large turning area in front of the house that centres on a magnificent cedar tree where the is plenty of parking space and access to the garage and gardens.

A timber built double garage is located near the house. In addition, there is a charming single storey former office building and store with a sitting area, across the driveway. Both of these outbuildings have further potential subject to the necessary planning consents.

Planning in principle offers this property the unique opportunity for a discreet separate dwelling within the grounds should the purchaser require secondary accommodation for multi-generational living or the purposes of generating additional income. Further detail can be provided on request.

There is a beautiful woodland that flanks the north-westerly borders of the gardens and an extraordinary cave (former quarry) with an enchanting dell area in front. The cave could serve as a unique venue with all kinds of possibilities subject to planning permission.

Arranged over tiers, the gardens are extensive and wrap around the house to include large lawned areas, well-stocked borders, a small orchard and many well established tree species. The garden faces south and west. The back door steps out onto a large terrace and a lawned area. Stone steps then lead down to a further area of lawn which overlooks the the orchard area.

Services: Private waste. Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Super-fast fibre broadband is connected.

Set deep within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the rural village of Whittington sits just 5 miles east of the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham, within 10 miles of Bourton on the Water and 13 miles of Cirencester.

Surrounded by glorious quintessential Cotswold countryside, the location is very private but still enjoys quick access to the amenities Cheltenham has to offer.

A short walk (also accessible via a bridle path) over the hill is Cleeve Common (over 1,000 acres and the highest point in the Cotswolds), the Cotswold Way and the Cotswold ma

Marketed by: Knight Frank, Cheltenham