In the heart of the village, backing on to open fields, Church House is an immaculate home with views across to the Cotswolds, grounds of 8.73 acres, secondary accommodation and a quadruple garage.
Thought to date back to the 16th century, the house has been beautifully restored and updated with a high-quality finish that combines elegance and modern comfort. The current owners undertook significant works to the house, including new windows, floors, heating systems, plumbing and electrics with the addition of a stunning new kitchen extension.The front door opens into the welcoming entrance hallway with original flagstone flooring and high ceilings. To the left is a beautiful drawing room with a front aspect, oak flooring, a log burner, storage cabinet and window seat. Through an archway is a sitting room with original flagstone flooring, a log burner, an exposed beam, a window seat and alcove shelving. The accommodation continues into the open-plan kitchen/dining/family room oak-framed extension, which has Mandarin Stone limestone flooring with underfloor heating and full-width glazed bifold doors to the entertainment patio and garden. The bespoke kitchen is fitted to a high standard with a five-oven electric programmable AGA, a double pantry cupboard with marble slab, ample worktops in London Grey stone and a central island with Dolomite stone top. There is a dedicated baking corner, prep sink on the island; oak breakfast bar; Belfast sink; dedicated breakfast preparation area and a dining table that seats 16 people. The integrated appliances include a Liebherr double fridge with freezer drawers below; Miele dishwasher, a Liebherr underworktop fridge with a second for drinks, as well as a Quooker Cube tap providing boiling, chilled filtered and sparkling water. A stable door from the kitchen leads to a side covered passageway with floor level Belfast sink and a dog/boot shower. The laundry room includes concealed wet baskets and dry ironing storage, an integrated slimline Miele dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer both set at eye-level and a ceramic sink. Double French doors lead from the kitchen to a library/music room with an inglenook fireplace with log burner. There are floor-to-ceiling bespoke oak bookshelves with lighting and a large fitted oak storage cupboard. From the inner hallway is a further reception room, currently used as a gym, with a window seat and shelving. There is also access to the cloakroom, and an original back door leads to the vaulted enclosed porch with a further door to an open porch and a courtyard with a well and ornamental water pump. The cellar is now partially tanked with one side used as a double study and the other is an excellent wine cellar with cold slab.The principal bedroom suite runs from the front to the rear of the property, with exposed beams and two window seats. A dressing room is off the principal bedroom with an array of fitted bespoke units. The en suite bathroom has Vitra double basins, marble top, a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and electric underfloor heating. The second bedroom has a cupboard and an en suite shower room, whilst the rear third bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a spacious en suite bathroom. The second floor has two large double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and fitted wardrobes. A family bathroom with electric underfloor heating completes the accommodation to the second floor.Church House offers superb flexible accommodation with the addition of The Hideaway and The Studio. Both could be used as guest accommodation and make the house suitable for multi-generation living.The secure gardens are a thoughtful blend of lush greenery and colourful blooms. A large patio extends through the bifold doors from the kitchen ideal for entertaining. The bespoke play area is exceptional and clearly would be the dream of any child. A well-stocked orchard promises a delightful harvest and leads to a fence