Detached house for sale in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire GL6

This Grade II* Georgian manor house enjoys an elevated and south facing location in a private position with spectacular views. Situated on the edge of the picturesque market town of Minchinhampton, there are few houses of this nature that are more conveniently located. Accessed via a discrete entrance, The Lammas is a fine example of architectural elegance combined with immaculate grounds, exceptional ancillary accommodation, Tithe Barn, an indoor swimming pool and tennis court.

The Lammas is entered via a semi-circular porch on Doric columns supporting a broad bow window above. The double doors enter into an elegant hallway, lit by a large sash window over the open well staircase with cantilevered stone treads. From the hallway, a pair of double doors enter into an impressive drawing room, with a classical fireplace and attached ionic columns. Conveniently for entertaining, directly opposite is a formal dining room. Located at the front of the house, these two rooms benefit from lovely views of the grounds and are flooded with natural light pouring through the sash windows. Off the hallway, there is a downstairs cloakroom and well proportioned study with views to the west. The downstairs flows seamlessly through the rear wing of the house to an intimate snug and a large open plan kitchen with a large inglenook fireplace and an outlook over the kitchen garden. There is a larder, utility room, play room and further cloakroom that adjoin the kitchen with access to the 'every day door'. The extensive multi room cellars have barrel vaulted ceilings suitable for storage, a wine cellar and workshop space.

The principal staircase rises to the galleried landing, with doors off into the main bedrooms. The principal suite is approached by a short passage flanked by a matching pair of walk-in wardrobes, with a door into a bowed study with far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. An arched door leads through to the principal bedroom suite. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are accessed via this landing, providing well-proportioned and light guest accommodation. From this main landing, a door leads to the half landing with secondary staircase with access to the ground floor and rear wing. A further four bedrooms and two bathrooms run the length of this wing with an outlook over the central courtyard and kitchen garden.

Conveniently located within the main body of the house, 'The Cottage' is a two-bedroom self-contained unit entered by the ground floor study or an external door, boasting extraordinary views of the grounds and an open plan kitchen/living area complete with an Aga.

Tithe Barn is a period stone barn located just off the main central courtyard, comprising an open room with a magnificent original open fireplace and a generous entertaining space.

The Coach House and The Stables are two stunning adjacent yet separate cottages, connected by a covered, cobblestoned cart shed and adorned by twisting Wysteria. Both are recently refurbished to an impeccable standard, each with two bedrooms and en-suites, immaculate kitchens, and under floor heating throughout the ground floor. Located discretely behind The Coach House is a garage ideal for storing garden machinery or cars.

Set within the grounds is 3,403 sq ft of leisure space, including a 13.6m x 6.6m indoor pool with views across the valley, kitchen, space for gym equipment, changing room area, sauna and plant room.

Set within just over 5 acres of mature gardens, there is an extensive range of trees, including a large Wellingtonia on the front lawn, a beech lined drive, cedar, horse chestnut and hazel. This well laid out garden has been designed to have colour throughout all seasons and ensure an oasis within its stoned wall boundary. Nestled in the southern boundary of the property is a fenced pond and traditional folly, ideal for enjoying the evening sun. Out of view from the house, nestled within the undulations of the gardens is a hard tennis court.

Minchinhampton is a delightful market town, with the majority of the architecture dating back to 17th century. Famous for its common, where you have panoramic views of the Stroud Valleys with freely roaming horses and cattle. There is a weekly food and crafts market, an array of shops including a specialist butcher, award-winning cheese and dairy shop, chemist, post office, and the recently renovated pub, The Crown. Nearby, Tetbury, Nailsworth and Stroud have thriving local communities, independent shops and delicatessens. This area is known particularly for its excellent education offering with Beaudesert Park School (1.6 miles), Westonbirt, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Kings School and Marlborough all within easy reach.