Location
A magnificent 18th Century former vicarage
Pigeon House is a highly attractive country home with outstanding features and a wealth of accommodation.
A former Vicarage, it occupies an enviable position in the heart of this well regarded village.
The accommodation is set over three impressive floors to include a substantial basement that would lend itself to conversion or serves as excellent storage. There is an wealth of charm and character with many outstanding features. Sash windows, cornicing, original fireplaces and French windows are but a few of the eye-catching attributes.
The ground floor consists of an two spacious reception rooms, study and an outstanding kitchen / family room with snug area. In addition there is a cloakroom, utility room and a useful pantry.
The first floor offers four spacious bedrooms, most notably the superb principle suite with dressing area and en suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three also have the benefit of their own en suite, with bedroom two having a highly useful dressing area.
The second floor consists of four double bedrooms, shower room and a further dressing room.
Outside
Dating from the 17th Century, the property is approached via stone pillars with double gates and a further pedestrian gate to a large brick edged Cotswold stone gravelled area. Enclosed by a stone wall with numerous shrubs it offers parking for 8 or more cars. To the west of the property there is a separate gated entrance into a lawned garden and gravel driveway which in turn leads to a gravel courtyard. In addition, the front of the Coach House with adjoining 3-bay byre offers excellent potential for conversion into an ancillary residence.
To the eastern side of the property is a brick paved enclosed courtyard and outhouse formerly known as Pound Cottage. It offers fantastic scope for conversion, subject to necessary planning consent.
The south facing gardens lie predominantly to the side and rear of the property and are mainly laid to lawn. Initially enclosed by fencing and walling it has a gated access to the lower paddock/orchards stocked with numerous fruit and beech trees. Within 18th Century walled gardens there is a Grade II listed brick dovecote again with scope for conversion to provide a lovely studio/office/gymnasium. Additional gardens are enclosed by fencing with laurel hedging, complimented to the rear by an attractive flagstone patio and a pergola.
To the side of the paddock there is potential for a building plot within the development boundary - subject to necessary planning consent.
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With such wonderful character and natural good looks, Pigeon House is a sheer delight.
Phil BatesProperty agent