3 bedrooms House in Southrop, Lechlade, Southrop, Lechlade GL7
The Dovecote is arguably one of the finest examples of a classic barn conversion in the Cotswolds. Thought to originally date from late 18th Century and being Grade II listed it has retained original features including pigeon holes over three levels to the front elevation, character features and superb ceiling height. The layout is arranged over two floors, suited to formal entertaining and more relaxed family living with an impressive, vaulted drawing room at the heart of the house. Almost every room has an exquisite outlook over surrounding countryside and gardens. The master bedroom has French doors opening to the par-terre garden. The Dovecote is beautifully presented throughout with elegant interiors which compliment the original charm and period character of the barn including exposed lime washed beams and timbers with open fireplaces, stone flooring with under floor heating. The current owners have created a superb self-contained guest house which overlooks the walled swimming pool. Tucked away in a private position on the edge of the village, the property is set behind a Cotswold stone wall with a tall screen of pleached hornbeams with solid electronically operated gates. Surrounded by walled landscaped gardens divided into separate rooms they offer an extension to the house for summer entertaining. The glorious village of Southrop lies on the Gloucestershire/ Oxfordshire borders, in a Conservation Area, midway between Cirencester and Burford. The village has an attractive 12th Century Norman church and a well-regarded Church of England primary school. It is home to Thyme, a fine hotel and spa which also owns the popular Swan village pub.
3 Bedrooms : 2 Shower Rooms : En Suite Bathroom : Separate WC : Guest WC : Reception Room : Kitchen/Dining Room : Library : Garden Room : Study : Garden : 1 X 2 Bedroom Guest House
£3,950,000