Location

Leighterton is a small village with a popular pub and a primary school about six miles west of Tetbury, a lively and traditional Cotswold market town, well known for its 17th- and 18th-century architecture. There is superstore shopping on the edge of town and a wider choice of supermarkets, shops and leisure facilities in nearby Cirencester (12 miles).

There are direct rail services to London Paddington from Kemble and Swindon stations, the latter scheduled to take approximately 55 minutes. There is good access to the M4 and M5 towards Bristol and the A419/A417 on the other side of Cirencester. The main regional centres include Cheltenham, Bristol and Swindon, all of which are within daily commuting distance.

There is a good choice of private and state schools in the area including Westonbirt, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park and the Cheltenham Colleges.

Nearby is the world-famous National Arboretum at Westonbirt which covers 600 acres and boasts one of the most varied specimen collections in Europe as well as some 17 miles of trails. Other recreational opportunities include golf at Westonbirt and Minchinhampton, sailing at the Cotswold Lakes, motor racing at the Castle Combe circuit, racing at Cheltenham, polo at Cirencester and Beaufort polo clubs and horse trials at Badminton and Cirencester Park.

Description

North Field House is situated in a prime position within the village of Leighterton, offering excellent access to the village amenities as well as open countryside, with footpaths accessible from the doorstep. The house has been transformed by the vendor into an attractively presented country home, decorated with heritage colours, natural materials and excellent attention to detail. The well-appointed kitchen and open plan living area is a charming place to entertain, with a lovely flowing layout that provides a feeling of light and space. Two wood-burning stoves warm the house, one in the main open plan space and another in the separate living room – both rooms have lovely views over the beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear. There are two further rooms downstairs which could be used as additional reception spaces such as home office or snug, or as ground floor bedrooms, a shower room and a laundry room, the latter with internal access to the double garage.

The first floor is accessed via two separate staircases, with a well-planned layout offering excellent versatility, whether as a family home or providing ample space for visiting guests. There are three good-size double bedrooms, each individually appointed with good character, a snug area on the landing and three bathrooms.


North Field House is set back from the road behind a high privacy hedge, fronted by a good-size gravel driveway with space for several cars and access to an attached double garage. Tall white-stemmed birch trees across the front elevations provide a striking first impression, in addition to the climbers which ramble over the front of the house. To the rear, beautifully landscaped gardens are well tended and include a variety of vibrant trees and shrubs, such as acers, apple trees, deep borders of herbaceous shrubs and pretty flowerbeds. Ornamental hedging separates the space into a series of 'rooms', and there are plenty of areas to sit and take in the lovely country views to the rear. Adjoining the house is a raised terrace, ideally placed for dining outside in the warmer months.

In all, the property extends to 3.9 acres, including a 3.4 acre field which is ideal for equestrian purposes or as a smallholding. There is natural shelter along the western boundary, a smaller post and railed paddock accessed from the garden and from the field, and a wooden stable block of three stables, a forage store and shelter, and tack room, within a concrete yard.

Directions

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From Cirencester proceed west out of town on the Tetbury Road/A433 and continue for about 10 miles into Tetbury. Proceed to the middle of town and at the bend turn right onto the A4135. Proceed for 3.5 miles and then turn left at the traffic lights onto the A46. After 2.5 miles turn left onto Boxwell Road and continue into the village of Leighterton (approx. 0.5 miles). The property will be seen on the left-hand side just opposite the turning to The Meads.