An exceptional contemporary house in a renowned market town.

Description

Gateacre House offers the rare opportunity to purchase a contemporary Cotswold home located in Stow-on-the-Wold. Contextually designed relative to place, the seamless blend of traditional Cotswold forms with contemporary elements creates a unique and spacious architectural home. The light and bright accommodation extending to 2,664 sq. ft. is set out over three floors.

The front door opens at the raised ground level into a light filled entrance hall. A landing runs the width of the house providing a view down to the lower ground floor. The staircase leads down to the heart of the home on the lower ground floor, a wonderful open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with high ceilings and large glass doors which open to the decked terrace running the length of the rear elevation. A centrally placed double-sided gas fire acts as an elegant and functional room divider and draws attention to the height of the space. Bedroom five/gym is also on this floor along with a shower room and very useful utility.

The bespoke, handmade kitchen is crafted from American white ash and hand treated to retain the beautiful light rustic tone of the timber. Counter tops are finished in white quartz, whilst a substantial island unit houses the Miele oven, hob and Tapen Yaki hot plate. The kitchen comes complete with integrated Miele appliances throughout and a Grohe Stainless steel double sink.

The raised ground floor features two excellent bedrooms which share a shower room. There is also a mezzanine area running the full width of the floor. The end of the mezzanine which overlooks the dining room is wired for a home office space. Continuing up the staircase to the first floor there are two further bedrooms. The principal bedroom is stunning with floor to ceiling windows at either end. A special feature of this bedroom is the free-standing contemporary bath. There is a separate en suite cloakroom and fitted cupboards. The remaining bedroom has an en suite shower room and eaves storage.

Electric timber gates open to gravelled parking for several cars and an electric charging point. The main garden lies to the rear and can be reached via steps The garden is laid to lawn with a decked terrace and flower bed along the rear wall containing bamboo and specimen ornamental trees. A raised patio area also allows for alfresco dining. The entire property is enclosed with stone walls and slatted Siberian larch timber fencing.

Location

Stow-on-the-Wold is a charming market town which enjoys an elevated situation within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, strategically located just off the north/south Fosse Way and near to the A40/M40 to London and the A44 Oxford to Worcester east/west trunk road. The area is well served by excellent hotels and restaurants both in Stow-on-the-Wold and the surrounding villages. The town is ideally located for exploring the many beautiful towns and villages of the Cotswolds, as well as further afield places, such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath.

Oxford and Cheltenham are very accessible and there are a number of first class educational establishments in both these centres. Stratford-upon-Avon, with the resident Royal Shakespeare Company, lies about 18 miles to the north. There are mainline railway stations at Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham which serve London Paddington, Oxford, Worcester and Hereford. Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Lyneham, Chipping Norton and Naunton Downs. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Festival or the Big Feastival, as well a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions. The highly regarded Daylesford Farm Shop and Bamford Haybarn and Spa are 3 miles away whilst Soho Farmhouse is 17 miles distant.

Square Footage: 2,664 sq ft



Additional Info

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council. [use Contact Agent Button].

Council Tax Band to be assessed.

Energy Performance: EPC Rating = B.

All viewings are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills Stow-on-the-Wold Office.

Particulars prepared and photographs taken December 2022.