A wonderful country house made of Cotswold stone with outstanding views over the River Avon is for sale near the village of Easton Grey. The house has flexible accommodation of great character with an impressive double-height drawing room, the end of which is completely glass to make the most of the stunning views.
There are three further reception rooms, all with doors to the garden and open fireplaces, study and a kitchen/breakfast room with a Rayburn. There is a bedroom on the ground floor with an en-suite shower room and the first floor has four further bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite).
The property stands in around two thirds of an acre and outside there is a stone outbuilding. The main garden is to the west of the house and has steps and paved terraces leading down to the river. The garden is edged by mature trees and shrubs and an area of woodland runs along the north side of the house.
Easton Grey is an unspoiled village close to the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border. Sherston, which is two miles distant, has a village shop and Tetbury and Malmsbury, both four miles away, have a good range of day-to-day amenities. Chippenham station is six miles away, from where the train to London Paddington departs and there are ample local sporting opportunities as well as fantastic schools in the area.
The guide price is £995,000. For further information please telephone Strutt and Parker on 01285 653101 or visit www.struttandparker.com.
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