Coaley, Dursley GL11

Property Details: - Type: Country house - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Sage Residential - Uley Phone: 01453 571506

<p><b>Council tax band:</b> H<br/></p><p>A handsome and well-appointed Grade II* listed former farmhouse, dating back to the 17th Century and set within 6.5 acres of established gardens, an orchard, and paddocks. This well-considered home lends itself to equestrian pursuits with stabling, a yard, outbuildings, stunning level paddocks and an outdoor school. It's equally well suited to a large or multi-generational family due to it's internal configuration.<br/><br/>Arranged predominantly over two floors, with the master bedroom suite occupying part of the second floor this home has generous proportions, a stunning outlook and retained character features throughout to include exposed beams and floor boards, original doors, mullion windows and beautiful fireplaces.<br/><br/>The ground floor offers four beautifully proportioned reception rooms, comprising of a dual aspect drawing room with stone mullion windows and a stone fireplace with log burning stove. A spacious hallway with flagstone flooring and a cloakroom/WC, also provides access to the sitting room which has exposed beams, a fireplace with log burning stove and a wonderful outlook across the garden. This room has double doors connecting to a further reception room currently used as a games room with a feature fireplace, shuttered windows and exposed beams. <br/><br/>The formal dining room is a commanding room with flagstone flooring, a dual aspect, attractive column radiators and a feature fireplace, it also benefits from an inter-connecting door to the generous utility/boot room. The kitchen/family room is a spacious, light-filled room with French doors onto the garden, a bespoke range of shaker-style units, granite worksurfaces, a dual Belfast sink and an Aga inset to the inglenook fireplace with original bread ovens. <br/><br/>The first floor is served by two staircases with a useful door connecting the two wings of the house. There are five generously proportioned bedrooms (two ensuite), a study/further bedroom, and two principal bathrooms on this floor. Stairs ascend from the first floor landing to a beautifully presented and incredibly private master suite which occupies the attic space of one wing of the property. This decadent space offers a large bedroom with exposed A-frame, a well-equipped shower room and a dressing room complete with bespoke fitted wardrobes and a stunning view.<br/><br/>Outside the property is approached via a gated, tree-lined driveway and sits in established wrap around gardens with a generous and southerly facing patio leading from the kitchen. There is a formal garden with a pond, a mature orchard and a tennis court. The driveway offers ample parking and turning space and a triple garage with a room above currently used as a gym. This is complemented by several further useful outbuildings.<br/><br/>The paddocks wrap around the residential gardens and can be access via the top of the driveway or the yard, where you will find two stables and a tack room with power and light, alongside a spacious covered hay store. A well-maintained, enclosed outdoor manege measuring 40m x 25m sits in the far corner of the paddocks.</p><p>Occupying a well-regarded rural position on the outskirts of the popular village of Coaley. The village is known for its community spirit and excellent amenities which include a very popular public house - The Fox, a newly built community run store, a village hall and recreation ground, church, and the village primary school. <br/><br/>Surrounded on all sides by stunning open countryside there is no shortage of local walks and footpaths and bridleways, complemented by Coaley Peak and beautiful Coaley Woods. <br/><br/>The market town of Dursley approximately 3 miles away offers an excellent range of amenities, while Stroud 7.5 miles away offers a more comprehensive range of amenities. Cam and Dursley railway station is less than 2 miles away with regular services to Gloucester and Bristol, and the nearest junction of the M5 is approximately 5 miles away.<br/><br/>Tenure: Freehold<br/>Council Tax: Band H<br/>Services: Mains electricity and water, private drainage.<br/>Heating: Oil-fired central heating & log burning stoves.<br/>Internet: Fibreoptic broadband available<br/>Flood risk: Very low<br/>Conservation area: N/A, however the property is Grade II* listed.<br/>Agents note: There is a public footpath which passes along the driveway, through the yard and paddock beyond.</p>