House For Sale £1,050,000
SOLD WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN. This detached 4 bedroom 1920's built home is situated centrally within approximately 2/3 of an acre in an idyllic position adjoining the Common on the edge of Box village. The property benefits from planning consent to enlarge making it the perfect 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. See planning ref: S.22/1599/HHOLD.
The house enjoys direct access to the National Trust Common over which it has the benefit of grazing rights. It is located to the edge of the village in a commanding position on 'The W', a winding road on the Cotswold Hills escarpment which leads down to Nailsworth. Many rooms boast wonderful views over the Common to the hills on the further side of the valley. The house enjoys light & airy accommodation even on a dull day and large windows which frame the splendid views across the valley. Currently comprising to the ground floor: A covered porch leading to a hall which opens to bedroom 4/Snug, the family bathroom, a garden room & the 23ft sitting room. Beyond the sitting room a kitchen/breakfast room, the formal dining room & also a utility with a loft ladder to a useful 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 and that was over 36 years ago!
Amenities - Box is a pretty Cotswold village with a healthy community which offers a wide variety of clubs & activities to join. It is situated to the southern edge of Minchinhampton Common. The 600 acres of wonderful National Trust land adjacent to the village & a community owned woodland offer leisure opportunities. Nailsworth and Minchinhampton have a good selection of everyday shops, restaurants & other amenities. Schooling in the area includes a selection of well regarded independent, state & grammar schools, including Beaudesert Park prep & pre-prep school. Cirencester the Capital of the Cotswolds, 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.
Directions - The property is located to the edge of the village and in a commanding position on 'The W', a winding road on the Cotswold Hills escarpment which leads down to Nailsworth. From Minchinhampton common, proceed past the Halfway House on the left, down the ladder where the house will be seen set back on the left and recognised by our For Sale Board.
Garden Room - With double glazed windows and door with views across the garden and valley, glass door to hallway.
Hall - Staircase rising to the first floor, two double glazed windows to the rear, double radiator, cloaks cupboard with cupboard over, further matching shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 4/Snug - Double glazed bay window with a view across the valley, 3 double radiators, log effect gas fire to chimney breast.
Bathroom - Comprising a coloured suite with WC, pedestal basin, panel bath with shower handset, coving, shaver light and point, double radiator, double glazed window with frosted glass.
Sitting Room - Double glazed patio door to front with views across the valley, log effect gas fire to a stone surround, double glazed bay window, 4 radiators, serving hatch to kitchen breakfast room, door to hallway, door to rear lobby.
Dining Room - 3 double glazed windows with views over two aspects, double radiator, fitted light oak base units with drawers and display cabinets, serving hatch to kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - Light oak range of wall and base units with contour edge worktops over. Gas double oven and grill with a 5 ring gas hob and extractor hood over, further built-in electric multifunction oven and grill with microwave above. Double glazed windows to the front and side aspect with views across the valley, built-in dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer, electric plinth heater, tiled floor, some pull-out drawers and lower cupboards, not forgetting carousel units. Two radiators, two breakfast bars, serving hatch into the dining room, eyeball spotlighting, coving.
Rear Lobby - Merging into the utility, half glazed door to rear porch, opening to dining room, opening to kitchen breakfast room, tiled floor, loft access via a pulldown ladder to a boarded loft with light and power.
Utility - Airing/storage cupboard, selection of wall and base units with contour edge worktops, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to rear garden, tiled flooring, Worcester wall mounted, gas fired boiler.
Rear Porch - Double glazed door and windows, tiled floor, spotlighting.
1st Floor Landing - Doors leading to bedrooms and shower room.
Master Bedroom - Fitted mirror fronted wardrobes, double radiator, picture rail, double glazed window with lovely views across the valley. Measured to the front of the fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 - Wardrobes, radiator, picture rail, double glazed window with views across the valley.
Bedroom 3 - Loft access, radiator, double glazed window to garden.
Shower Room - Comprising a shower cubicle with Mira shower, WC, pedestal basin, radiator, double glazed window.
Gardens - Set within approximately 2/3 of an acre, the property enjoys a wide approach with an extensive crushed stone driveway providing parking for many cars and access to the garage. The mature gardens have a weeping willow and other mature trees & shrubs, with areas of lawn extending around the property. The rear garden has borders with a variety of wild flowers and spring bulbs, a former pond and a small vegetable plot. Other trees include a plum & a cherry. The front lawn slopes down enjoying stunning views across the valley.
Agents Notes & Council Tax Band - The property benefits from planning consent to enlarge making it the perfect 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. See planning ref: S.22/1599/HHOLD. Council Tax Minchinhampton Parish G. The Property has extensive SW roof elevations ideal for installing solar panels.
The house enjoys direct access to the National Trust Common over which it has the benefit of grazing rights. It is located to the edge of the village in a commanding position on 'The W', a winding road on the Cotswold Hills escarpment which leads down to Nailsworth. Many rooms boast wonderful views over the Common to the hills on the further side of the valley. The house enjoys light & airy accommodation even on a dull day and large windows which frame the splendid views across the valley. Currently comprising to the ground floor: A covered porch leading to a hall which opens to bedroom 4/Snug, the family bathroom, a garden room & the 23ft sitting room. Beyond the sitting room a kitchen/breakfast room, the formal dining room & also a utility with a loft ladder to a useful 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 and that was over 36 years ago!
Amenities - Box is a pretty Cotswold village with a healthy community which offers a wide variety of clubs & activities to join. It is situated to the southern edge of Minchinhampton Common. The 600 acres of wonderful National Trust land adjacent to the village & a community owned woodland offer leisure opportunities. Nailsworth and Minchinhampton have a good selection of everyday shops, restaurants & other amenities. Schooling in the area includes a selection of well regarded independent, state & grammar schools, including Beaudesert Park prep & pre-prep school. Cirencester the Capital of the Cotswolds, 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.
Directions - The property is located to the edge of the village and in a commanding position on 'The W', a winding road on the Cotswold Hills escarpment which leads down to Nailsworth. From Minchinhampton common, proceed past the Halfway House on the left, down the ladder where the house will be seen set back on the left and recognised by our For Sale Board.
Garden Room - With double glazed windows and door with views across the garden and valley, glass door to hallway.
Hall - Staircase rising to the first floor, two double glazed windows to the rear, double radiator, cloaks cupboard with cupboard over, further matching shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 4/Snug - Double glazed bay window with a view across the valley, 3 double radiators, log effect gas fire to chimney breast.
Bathroom - Comprising a coloured suite with WC, pedestal basin, panel bath with shower handset, coving, shaver light and point, double radiator, double glazed window with frosted glass.
Sitting Room - Double glazed patio door to front with views across the valley, log effect gas fire to a stone surround, double glazed bay window, 4 radiators, serving hatch to kitchen breakfast room, door to hallway, door to rear lobby.
Dining Room - 3 double glazed windows with views over two aspects, double radiator, fitted light oak base units with drawers and display cabinets, serving hatch to kitchen breakfast room.
Kitchen Breakfast Room - Light oak range of wall and base units with contour edge worktops over. Gas double oven and grill with a 5 ring gas hob and extractor hood over, further built-in electric multifunction oven and grill with microwave above. Double glazed windows to the front and side aspect with views across the valley, built-in dishwasher and integrated fridge and freezer, electric plinth heater, tiled floor, some pull-out drawers and lower cupboards, not forgetting carousel units. Two radiators, two breakfast bars, serving hatch into the dining room, eyeball spotlighting, coving.
Rear Lobby - Merging into the utility, half glazed door to rear porch, opening to dining room, opening to kitchen breakfast room, tiled floor, loft access via a pulldown ladder to a boarded loft with light and power.
Utility - Airing/storage cupboard, selection of wall and base units with contour edge worktops, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to rear garden, tiled flooring, Worcester wall mounted, gas fired boiler.
Rear Porch - Double glazed door and windows, tiled floor, spotlighting.
1st Floor Landing - Doors leading to bedrooms and shower room.
Master Bedroom - Fitted mirror fronted wardrobes, double radiator, picture rail, double glazed window with lovely views across the valley. Measured to the front of the fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 2 - Wardrobes, radiator, picture rail, double glazed window with views across the valley.
Bedroom 3 - Loft access, radiator, double glazed window to garden.
Shower Room - Comprising a shower cubicle with Mira shower, WC, pedestal basin, radiator, double glazed window.
Gardens - Set within approximately 2/3 of an acre, the property enjoys a wide approach with an extensive crushed stone driveway providing parking for many cars and access to the garage. The mature gardens have a weeping willow and other mature trees & shrubs, with areas of lawn extending around the property. The rear garden has borders with a variety of wild flowers and spring bulbs, a former pond and a small vegetable plot. Other trees include a plum & a cherry. The front lawn slopes down enjoying stunning views across the valley.
Agents Notes & Council Tax Band - The property benefits from planning consent to enlarge making it the perfect 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. See planning ref: S.22/1599/HHOLD. Council Tax Minchinhampton Parish G. The Property has extensive SW roof elevations ideal for installing solar panels.
