4 bedroom house

This detached home is situated centrally within 2/3 of an acre in an idyllic position adjoining the Common on the edge of Box village. It has direct access to the National Trust Common over which it enjoys grazing rights. It is in a commanding position on ‘The W’, a winding road on the Cotswold Hills escarpment which leads down to Nailsworth. From the principal rooms there are wonderful views over the Common to the hills on the further side of the valley. The 1920s home is generously proportioned, with light & airy accommodation throughout & large windows that not only frame the splendid views but also flood the home with natural light. The property benefits from planning consent to extend, making it the ideal opportunity for the new owner to put their own stamp on a property & create a modern home with 4-6 bedrooms, 3-4 bathrooms & an integral garage. Planning ref: S.22/1599/HHOLD. At present the internal accommodation is over 2 floors, including a covered porch leading to a hall which opens to a snug/bedroom, bathroom, a garden room & the 23ft sitting room. Beyond the sitting room are the kitchen/breakfast room, the dining room & also a utility with a loft ladder to a boarded attic. Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms & shower room. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a property that has only been on the market once since being built, that was over 36 years ago! Property Ref: STR160021. Council Tax: Band G.
Outside

Set within mature grounds of 2/3 of an acre, the property enjoys a wide approach with an extensive driveway leading to a garage. The enclosed gardens have a weeping willow, other trees & shrubs, with areas of lawn extending around the property, principally to the front & rear. The rear garden has borders with a variety of wild flowers and spring bulbs. The gardens are truly wonderful owing in part to their size but also their fabulous open aspect. At the top of the garden are a plum & a cherry tree.

Situation

Box is a much-admired village with a busy social life & a wide variety of clubs & activities to join. It is situated on the southern edge of Minchinhampton Common. The 600 acres of National Trust land adjacent to the village & a community owned woodland offer leisure opportunities. Minchinhampton & Nailsworth have a good selection of shops, restaurants & other amenities. Schooling in the vicinity includes a selection of respected independent, state & grammar schools, including the well-regarded Beaudesert Park prep & pre-prep school. Cirencester, Stroud & Tetbury are readily accessible with long-distance commuters benefiting from motorway access at either J13 of M5 or J15 M4. London (Paddington) trains run from Stroud & Kemble with a journey time around 1.5 hours. Bristol is an easy commute via the Cam & Dursley railway station.

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