* Freehold
* 5 - 6 bedrooms
* 4 - 5 reception rooms
* 2 - 3 bathrooms
* 1. 60 acres
* Modern
* Outbuildings
* Period
* Detached
* Double Garage
* Garden
* Rural
* Stabling
* Village
* Private Parking
* Paddock
* Annexe secondary accommodation
Swanley House stands proudly at the head of a sweeping drive almost centrally
in its grounds surrounded by its gardens and paddocks, adjoining farmland. The
house is believed to date from the early 18th century, with later additions.
Although it was essentially rebuilt in 1988, the interior retains the friendly
atmosphere of the period with many features including a stone inglenook
fireplace, beamed ceilings, internal doors with iron latch furniture, and two
turning solid elm staircases leading to the first floor. The rooms are well
proportioned with good ceiling height and have lovely views over its grounds.
The drawing room is a most attractive room with large inglenook fireplace
fitted with a log burning stove. The sitting room has a stone open fireplace
and leads into the dining room which has double doors opening into the
conservatory. The farmhouse style bespoke
kitchen/breakfast room was installed by Cotswold Collection and is fitted with
a range of wood units and integrated appliances include a Stoves double oven,
Stoves hob, and oil fired aga. A side entrance from the porch opens into the
kitchen, and the utility room, with
cloakroom and entrance lobby off, gives access to the self contained annexe on
the first floor, over the double garage. Since there is planning permission
for a separate garage block, the current garage could be used as further
living space for the main house or annexe. It offers a great deal of
flexibility.
The first floor has a central landing around which the bedrooms are arranged.
There are three double bedrooms, bathroom and a further large bathroom with
separate shower cubicle. There are two turning solid elm staircases, one at
either end of the landing. One
staircase gives access to an excellent attic bedroom with exposed roof truss
and vaulted ceiling which is used as a study and the other staircase gives
access to another bedroom, with vaulted ceiling and exposed roof truss.
Annexe
The self - contained annexe, at first floor level, is approached from an
entrance lobby and staircase off the utility room. It also has an external
entrance. The open plan 26' living room has a kitchen area fitted with a hob
and oven. The living area has a stone fireplace
and a lovely outlook over the surrounding countryside, as does the bedroom.
The bathroom, on the same level, lies at the head of the staircase.
Outside
It is approached over an impressive sweeping drive and leads to the front of
the house, parking area and integral double garage. Two stables and workshop
adjoin. The gardens and grounds, which back on to farmland, surround the house
and are very private. The
gardens lie principally to the south, west and north, and are designed in
compartments. The paddocks lie to the east within post and rail enclosures.
The gardens have a large expanse of level south facing lawn in front of the
house. Generally, around the garden are dense hedgerows, further lawns, rose
garden, flagstone and sitting areas, beds and borders planted with established
shrubs, climbing shrubs including Honeysuckle and pathways. There is a pond,
mature trees include a Eucalyptus, Willows, Oaks, Poplars and Maples. Fruit
trees include cooking apple.
The land lies to the east and is divided into enclosures, with concrete hard
standing, within post and rail fencing. Along the southern boundary, there is
second vehicular access from Swanley Lane
In all the property extends to 1. 6 acres.
Planning Permission
Planning permission was granted by Stroud District Council in November 2020 to
construct a detached building comprising a garage, home office and workshop.
Planning Ref: S. 20/2087/hhold
Distances
Bristol 19 miles, Berkeley 3 miles, Thornbury 7 miles, M5 (J13) 8 miles, M5
(J14) 2 miles, Bristol Parkway Rail Station (London Paddington) 14. 5 miles,
Bristol Airport 30 miles, Cribbs Causeway Regional Shopping Centre 14 miles
(Distances approximate).
Directions
When in Swanley Lane from the A38, Swanley House is seen along on the left
hand side after about 0. 3 mile.

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