An utterly enchanting Cotswolds house, occupying a prime position in an idyllic village
On the market for the first time in twenty years, the sale of Brook House represents a rare opportunity to own a uniquely idyllic property, located on Lower Slaughter's iconic village green, and directly overlooking the river.
This beautiful Grade II listed home is truly a house for all seasons, built of natural stone, with a particularly attractive dressed stone front façade. Covered with wisteria in spring, and beautifully illuminated in winter, the front of the house boasts stone mullion leaded light windows, and is set behind elegant topiary, flowering holly and an array of enchanting cottage garden plants.
The property offers an abundance of charm and character features including flagstone floors, exposed stone and timbers with a fantastic outlook over the river. The house has been fully refurbished in recent years and perfectly combines period charm and luxurious finishes with the comforts and conveniences of modern life.
The welcoming entrance hall is generously proportioned and features a large stone fireplace and flagstone floor. The sitting room is the perfect place to gather with two windows overlooking the front and a substantial open fireplace with stone surround. To one side are shallow steps which lead to the garden room, the first part of which is a library area fitted with bespoke bookshelves. A large roof lantern and extensive glazing allows sun and light to flood in. Doors from the sitting room open to an intimate dining room with double doors set within a bay, leading to the garden. An inner hallway connects the dining room to the superb kitchen which is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and an island unit with breakfast bar. A further glazed hallway off the kitchen provides access to what could be an annexe to the main house. On the ground floor is a delightful room with doors to the garden, which is currently used as a playroom, as well as a separate utility room and storage space. A staircase leads to a large bedroom and en suite bathroom. This part of the house is perfect for guests or ancillary family accommodation and can be self-contained if so desired. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a characterful study with high ceiling, massive fireplace and some wall panelling, and a WC off the inner hall. The principal bedroom is stunning with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. A well-appointed dressing room leads through to a generous en suite bathroom. There are three further excellent bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. Bedroom six with en suite bathroom is situated on the second floor.
To the rear is a mature and private garden which is mainly laid to well-maintained lawn with a wellstocked walled flower bed and a number of specimen shrubs and trees. Adjoining the rear elevation, which is covered with wisteria in the late spring, is a paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining.
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This property is a very fine example of a traditional Cotswold home with huge kerb appeal
David HendersonProperty agent