A truly remarkable property



Description

This former farmhouse, dating from the mid to late 17th century, undertook a major refurbishment (completed in 2023) which transformed this quaint family farmhouse into a stunning contemporary home with unsurpassed attention to detail, tasteful décor, resulting in a home that is luxurious yet practical throughout.

As you enter the house your eye is drawn to the handsome staircase and restored flag stones that frame the space beautifully. To the left of the hallway you enter the vaulted ceiling drawing room with working fire, superb for large family gatherings. This leads down to a study with access to a courtyard, both rooms are flooded with natural light. To the right of the hallway is the charming dining room with wood floors and log burner, great for formal dinner parties and those cosy winter evening. From the dining room you can enter the bespoke kitchen, the jewel of the house, with a light filled dining area overlooking the gardens. Located beyond the kitchen is a large boot/laundry room. A super addition for less formal entertaining is the sitting room with working fire and access to the rear garden. The ground floor flows extremely well with the mature garden accessible from multiple rooms.

The first floor L shaped landing leads to the principal bedroom suite with dressing area, stunning views across the Cotswold countryside and a contemporary en suite with roll top bath. The two further en suite double bedrooms look out to the front of the property. You can access the gallery from the first floor, providing views over drawing room it's a very flexible space which could act as a second study or relaxing seating area. Finally on the second floor you have two double bedrooms and a shower room.

The, separate, two bed cottage has been renovated to an exacting standard and offers fabulous additional accommodation for guests, they can benefit from use of its own private garden. The party barn situated by the pool has a newly fitted cinema room and the building is incredibly well equipped for those summer garden parties or special celebrations.

The extensive gardens were designed by the award winning landscape specialists Bowles and Wyer, the widespread planting of shrubs and trees help frame the views, whilst gently hiding the tennis court, basketball court and swimming pool area. Stone terracing, walls and pathways have been created to ensure privacy and enjoyment of the rolling Cotswold countryside.

Parking is behind an electric gate and courtyard in front of the party barn and cottage.

Maces Farmhouse is a discreet property packed with everything you could wish for in the Cotswolds and it a rarity to be able offer this on a long term rental basis.

Location

Wyck Rissington is situated in the Windrush Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. It is a small unspoilt hamlet with a wide open green complete with Victorian drinking fountain and a number of period houses and cottages.

Nearby Bourton-on-the-Water (one-and-a-half miles) and Stow-on-the-Wold (four miles) provide every day amenities such as banks, libraries and shops. The larger centres of Cheltenham (13 miles) and Stratford-upon-Avon (25 miles) provide extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities, as well as an excellent selection of schools, both state and private. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its’ excellent academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds. Nearby is also Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh (eight miles) which provide direct trains into London Paddington (approximately 80 minutes).

Square Footage: 5,218 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit: £4,153.85 (1 week)
Deposit Payable: £24,923.08 (6 weeks)
Minimum Term: 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance