Location

Theescombe is a scenic part of Amberley village which is known for being one of the most popular villages in the Stroud Valley. There are westerly views over Minchinhampton Common and it is a quiet setting with minimal through traffic.

The Black horse Inn is an excellent local pub dating from the 1600s and offering dramatic views across the valley. There are excellent walking and cycling routes locally while nearby Stroud is only two miles away, with independent shops and farmers markets.

Road communications are excellent with junction 13 of the M5 motorway around six miles away giving access to Bristol and Birmingham. Trains from Stroud to London Paddington take approximately 80-90 minutes.

Sporting opportunities in the area include golf at Minchinhampton, racing at Cheltenham, sailing at the Cotswold Water Park, polo at Cirencester Park, gliding at Aston Down as well as local rugby and cricket clubs. There are lovely walks over Minchinhampton and Rodborough commons where cattle freely roam in the summer months.

The nearest primary schools are Amberley Parochial School, rated Good by Ofsted, and Nailsworth Primary School, and the nearest secondary school is Marling School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The renowned prep school, Beaudesert Park, is nearby on Minchinhampton Common.

Description

In a rural setting between the thriving market town of Nailsworth and Amberley village, Sunbury Holt is a striking country home which has been extensively updated since 2018 to create a modern and stylish residence with plenty of space for family life. The house has been designed with tall windows on the west-facing elevations in order to best appreciate the views across the valley towards Nailsworth. The internal specification is very high, with a contemporary design incorporating natural materials like stone, marble and wood with a rich colour palette, attractive wall coverings and a slick finish. The kitchen and bathrooms are of particular note – all beautifully presented, while premium features include underfloor heating throughout the kitchen and reception hall, oak-framed windows and a wealth of storage.

The layout is ideal for family life and is fantastically spacious, leading off an inviting reception hall to a spacious triple aspect sitting room, an open plan kitchen/dining/family room with adjoining utility room and walk-in larder, and a cloakroom with WC. The first-floor accommodation is well proportioned with all of the bedrooms enjoying good natural light and lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom is an excellent size and includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room, with a Juliet balcony at the front maximising the views. There is a further en suite bedroom well suited to visiting guests or older children, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath and shower.

On the first floor of the garage there is a spacious studio room and shower room which has excellent annexe potential (subject to permissions) or would work equally well as guest accommodation, a comfortable home office or children's playroom.

Outside
Sunbury Holt enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching views across the valley towards Nailsworth, enjoying a fabulous green aspect. The property is accessed via a shared entrance which leads to a private gated driveway to the front of the property, where there is ample parking for a number of cars in front of the detached triple garage. The beautifully landscaped gardens to the front and rear are well established with mature shrubs and trees and are arranged over a number of levels built into the contours of the hill behind. An expansive terrace runs along the front of the house, affording stunning views, and wraps around the south side of the house where there is a secluded paved patio well suited to outside entertaining in the warmer months. The rear garden is enclosed by a traditional drystone wall backed by mature trees, creating a fantastically private feel while still enjoying lovely views. A feature bridge links the lawn to the first floor landing.

Directions

From Cirencester head north on the A419 towards Stroud. Continue on A419 for around 8.9 miles to and at the roundabout take the first exit onto Cirencester Road towards Amberley. At The Amberley Inn turn left signposted Theescombe/Pinfarthings and head down Theescombe Hill for 0.5 miles. Turn left and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn left through a five-bar gate to a shared access driveway; Sunbury Holt will be seen directly ahead within its own gated driveway and is well signposted.

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