* Freehold
* 6 - 7 bedrooms
* 5 reception rooms
* 4 bathrooms
* 2. 28 acres
* Outbuildings
* Period
* Detached
* Garden
* Sauna
* Village
* Private Parking
* Paddock
Brook House is a striking Grade II listed Georgian country house built of
stone in the early part of the 1700's with later editions including the west
wing. Positioned on the edge of the popular village of Avening, the house is
approached from the village road via a drive between stone piers to a parking
area.
Arranged over three floors, the house underwent significant renovation in 2016
by the owner, creating a fabulous interior - designed finish to an otherwise
historic country house. Having retained its period character, the house has
charm in abundance with the benefits of the classic Georgian detail in the
principal reception rooms with notable features including sash windows with
large glass panes, ornate fireplaces, high ceilings, window shutters and wide
panelled doors. A brief description of the principal accommodation follows
below and further detail of the arrangement of the rooms can be seen in the
floor plans enclosed.
The West Wing (Ground Floor):
The ground floor of the west wing may offer potential as annexe. This entered
internally from the Rear Lobby but can also be entered separately directly
from the drive. Please refer to the floor plans for the layout of
accommodation, which comprises:
Boot room, Laundry, storeroom, entrance lobby, shower room and sauna. The
Games Room/Family room has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and large
windows overlooking the walled garden to the west.
Gardens and Grounds:
Brook House has a wonderful garden with a little steam (The Avening Stream)
running through it. Formal areas lie in front of the house with a stone paved
terrace and a traditional walled garden at the rear, in which there is a fine
Victorian greenhouse, refurbished by the current owners. Beyond the walled
garden to the north is a small paddock on the far side of the stream. In all
the grounds extend to about 2 acres.
Avening is an historic Cotswold village situated about 3 miles north of
Tetbury and 12 miles west of Cirencester. The village which is set in a gentle
valley has many fine houses and cottages, pub, and a popular
primary school.
Nearby Minchinhampton is a small ancient market town, steeped in history and
provides for a range of everyday goods and services. The Minchinhampton Golf
Club offers a challenging course and attracts a high standard of membership to
the club. Three miles to the south is the popular town of Tetbury, with its
honeyed stone architecture, so typical of the area, and thriving boutique
shops and restaurants. Nearby Gatcombe Park hosts the twice - yearly Horse
Trials, which is an exciting event locally and draws interest from further
afield.
There are number of excellent hotels, pubs and restaurants in the area
including Calcot Manor near Tetbury, Whatley Manor at Easton Grey and the Hare
and Hounds Hotel at Westonbirt.
Education
Local and regional preparatory Schools: Beaudesert Park, Wycliffe, Hatherop
Castle, Westonbirt, and Cheltenham.
Senior Schools: Marlborough College, Radley College, Cheltenham College and
Cheltenham Ladies College, St Mary's Calne, Westonbirt and Rendcomb College.
Tetbury 3 miles
Kemble Station 9 miles (74 mins to London Paddington)
Cirencester 12 miles
Bath 27 miles
M4 (J17) 15 miles
Bristol Airport 38 miles
Heathrow Airport 90 miles
Central London 105 miles
(All distances and times are approximate).

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