Location

Bourton-on-the-Water provides for every day amenities including a Post Office, cash points, library, shops and restaurants. There are further amenities are nearby Stow-on-the-Wold including two banks. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. The area is known for interesting churches and there are important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate and further afield there is the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools in the area including Kitebrook at Moreton-in-Marsh, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham and an excellent range of schools in and around Oxford. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its excellent academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

Sporting opportunities in the area include hunting, fishing and shooting. There are golf courses at Naunton Downs, Burford and Lyneham and National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There are fine local walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiast.

Road and rail links are very good with fast access to Oxford and London via the A44/M40 or the mainline stations at Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Description

Three Wells House is a substantial detached house situated in the highly regarded village of Bourton-on-the-Water and offers well-proportioned characterful accommodation. Dating from 1752 the property is Grade II listed and retains a wealth of period features throughout reflecting the evolution of the property over time. The superb garden is meticulously maintained and is the perfect setting for this wonderful house.

The front door opens into a remarkable L-shaped entrance hall. The principal reception rooms being the sitting room and dining room are well-proportioned and generously sized. The sitting room boasts a dramatic fireplace and the dining room is light and airy due to the bay window and side window. In addition there is lovely garden room, a light studio and a separate study. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and there is plenty of room for a table and chairs. Double doors open to the terrace, a lovely spot from which to enjoy views across the charming garden. Next to the kitchen is a well-appointed utility and larder. A pantry and WC completes the ground floor.

On the first floor are five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and views over the gardens. There is a further bedroom and en suite bathroom on the second floor.

The property is approached over a private, gated driveway which is large enough for several cars. The gardens are a very special feature of the property and have been designed to create a number of ‘rooms’ divided by the clever use of topiary and hedging. The gardens are mature with areas of level lawn, well-stocked beds and specimen trees. There are two parterres with well-maintained box hedging. A paved terrace is perfect for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the tranquillity of the lovely gardens.

Directions

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From Stow-on-the-Wold proceed along the A429 Fosseway in a southerly direction towards Bourton-on-the-Water. At the traffic lights take the first left turn towards Bourton-on-the-Water and onto Station Road. Continue for about 1.15km where the property will be found on the left-hand side.