Aston MagnaMoreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9QQ

Dating from about 1920 Fox Lodge originally belonged to the Batsford Estate and stands in comparatively glorious isolation, elevated and detached within its own generous plot in the centre of the village. Approached over a gravelled driveway and turning circle, providing parking for at least a dozen cars, Fox Lodge is an impressive Cotswold stone property with well-presented accommodation.

The plot extends to about half-an-acre of landscaped, spreading lawns with a timber cottage and laundry/store also situated within the grounds. Separated by estate railing and running the entire length of one border is an adjoining acre of paddock complete with an ancient barn which is rented from the Batsford Estate (see Agent's Note).

Original features and period details are evident throughout the interior of Fox Lodge, giving a sense of substance and quality as well as character to the whole property, including exposed roof beams, timber lintels and stone walls and wooden sills.

The ground floor is sociable and friendly: an enclosed, cosy porch opens onto a large wide, welcoming central entrance hallway complete with a Victorian fireplace, stairs rising, with a study to one side, separate W.C and well equipped utility room to the rear. Two main reception rooms flow from one to another, connected by a large conservatory opening out onto a broad terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and a substantial island unit with breakfast bar.

Above, four generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom are set into the eaves, all individual in character and beautifully finished; of these, the two principal bedrooms overlooking the front of the property are both fitted with built-in wardrobes and luxurious en suite shower rooms.

Sitting in a sweeping circle of landscaped gardens and terraces, elevated from the street and benefitting from considerable natural privacy, the sense of seclusion is aided by dry stone walling and strategic planting around the borders including an array of mature deciduous and coniferous trees. The adjacent barn tucked into the most private edge of the garden is covered with a profusion of dog roses and clematis. The beds are full of cottage garden flowers and verdant shrubs, all held at bay by a neat expanse of carefully maintained lawns.

At the far edge of the property and comfortably at a distance from the main house are two single storey buildings of solid timber construction – the first a well equipped office laundry/ store with plumbing, electricity and W.C., with potential for use as a home office, the second a Dutch barn style two-bedroom cottage used as a holiday let.

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