Stouts Hill

Stouts Hill on the outskirts of Uley village is an impressive and extensively refurbished Grade II* Strawberry Hill Georgian Gothic- style country house which sits in a stunning valley in the Cotswold Hill escarpment, surrounded by 20 acres of gardens and grounds.The house has been subject to an extensive refurbishment program and now combines modern country living with traditional Georgian design. This substantial country house includes on the ground floor a large library complete with views over the gardens and door to the outside, entrance hall which includes a large and well documented fireplace and four unusual Batty Langley Columns, kitchen/breakfast room complete with aga and access to a snug sitting room, internal hall includes original staircase, boot room, study, sitting room, snug, drawing room with stunning views on the gardens and beyond, additional kitchen and sitting room and a wonderful vaulted ceiling wine cellar.

On the first floor the well proportioned lateral space continues with 7 bedroom suites. Of real merit is the principal suite which benefits from a spacious bathroom, dressing room and a wonderful bedroom with far reaching views over the gardens and beyond.

Externally there is 20 acres which includes a lake and tennis court. There are also five well fitted two bedroom cottages which make for the perfect overflow accommodation or holiday let and a stunning party barn.The latter is an outstanding space which has also been finished to a high standard and includes full wiring should a buyer wish to use this as an office.There is also a table tennis room and snooker room which includes two full size snooker tables.

This outstanding house has been so beautifully refurbished to an exacting standard and is deemed a major and important example of Gothic country house style at its very best.

SITUATION

The unspoilt village of Uley lies in a picturesque hidden valley on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment and half a mile from the Cotswold Way. There are a number of fine Georgian houses surrounding the village green as well as The Old Crown pub. Overlooking Uley and dominating the skyline is the ancient hill fort of Uley Bury. This is the most commanding Iron Age hill fort in the Cotswolds from which there are magnificent views over the SevernValley.

The village is blessed with a large and well-attended church, an equally popular local brewery, a post office/village shop, a doctors surgery and a primary school.

A generous range of supermarkets can be found at Stroud and there are numerous antiques shops and boutiques in Tetbury.