Location

Aston-on-Carrant is a quiet North Gloucestershire village on the outskirts of the historic market town of Tewkesbury. There are a plentiful selection of outdoor activities to be enjoyed: hiking, cycling and hacking are but three.

Cheltenham is approx. 10 miles away, The Regency town has a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants and is famed for it's culture and architectural elegance. There are a number of notable schools in the area: Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and The King's School, Gloucester are but three. Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester all have mainline train stations with direct route/s to London Paddington. (Approx. 2 hours)

The village is conveniently located for access to the M5 Motorway at Junction 9 with direct routes to The Midlands, Bristol and The West Country.

Description

The Manor is an historic 16th century home set within approx. 2 acres of land, paddocks, and formal gardens. Finished to an exacting standard, the accommodation equates to 5,036 sq. ft of living space in addition to numerous outbuildings, a two-storey stable block and a beautiful dovecote.

Lovingly attended to by the current vendor, there are a wealth of original features together with an abundance of natural charm, character, and warmth. Principally built from mellow brick with a black and white front façade, it is entered by way of a traditional reception hall that in turn leads to the plethora of accommodation.

Arguably the heart of the home, the bespoke kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances, cabinetry, and a triple AGA. It has a natural opening to the dual aspect breakfast area, which affords pleasant views over the garden. In addition to the charming drawing room is a formal panelled dining room which lends itself to social gatherings and/or entertaining. Furthermore, there is a fitted-utility room / boot room area. The versatile accommodation offers vast potential: the current/existing gym would make an ideal annex, and the two ground floor bedrooms and bathroom has ability/benefit of being used as ancillary accommodation and/or guest living.

The first floor consists of four bedrooms, all of which are in wonderful decorative order, together with a contemporary family bathroom. The principal bedroom is of particular attraction, served by a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, it has fitted wardrobes and attractive views over the front aspect. Furthermore, there is a quintessential library area, a calming space, it provides the idea place to retreat. Stairs rise to a useful/sizeable loft, which can be used for storage.

The outbuildings and stables are a fantastic extension of the property: the two-storey stable block has a useful workshop and hayloft, together with an attached single garage and a stone-built dovecot. The south-facing gardens are a joy, principally laid to formal lawn, there are a plethora of herbaceous beds, decorative borders, and established hedging.

There is an attractive terrace which runs the width of the property and provides an idyllic place to rest, relax or entertain. The front Is bounded by a red-brick dwarf wall with a wrought-iron gate opening to a decorative path which leads to the principal entrance.