5 bedroom detached house for sale

This substantial detached house started life as a modest thatched cottage but after a fire decades ago destroyed the thatched roof it rose from the flames to now stand as a handsome and very generously proportioned family home offering spacious, light and versatile accommodation whilst still retaining some period charm. The ground floor is comprised of a sitting room with French doors to the gardens and an exposed brick fireplace housing a log, real-flame gas fire, a games room with bar that currently easily accommodates a full-sized snooker table, a dining room with exposed stonework and oak beams, a small office and a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of contemporary painted solid wood units topped by composite stone surfaces and with integrated appliances including twin ovens and a stainless steel larder-style fridge freezer. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, three of which have en suite facilities whilst the two further bedrooms have use of a family bathroom. A ground floor utility room and cloakroom completes the accommodation.OutsideThe gardens are perfect for entertaining on a large scale with a terrace with sunken seating area, a bar and manicured lawns. Steps lead to a further terrace with the solar-heated swimming pool with retractable transparent enclosure and automatic cover making it ideal for year-round use. A double garage and two timber sheds close to the house are currently used as a workshop complex. Beyond the pool there is a large three-door garage extending to around 1000 sq ft with parking to the front and a car port adjoining.SituationUpton St Leonards is a thriving village at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment. The Village Hall and church are at the heart of the community along with award-winning Portway Farm Shop, a Post Office, coffee shop, playgroup, the Kings Head public house and two hotels. The recreation field is home to many clubs with a full range of recreational and retail facilities in Gloucester. The Primary School is "Good" with secondary schools nearby are including independent and grammar schools. Property Ref Number: HAM-65574