5 bed property for sale

With 2 Bed Annex, Chaxhill, Westbury-On-Severn, Gloucestershire. GL14

The Rowans is a handsome country residence situated in the desirable location of Chaxhill, 9 miles south of Gloucester City. It is a beautifully presented property with five reception rooms and 5/6 bedrooms including the independent two bed annex. The property has been sensitively refurbished to an exceptional standard using high quality materials whilst retaining original charm and appeal. This is a home of great character with the pleasing original features associated with the period to include high ceilings, exposed timbers and flagstone floors. The property stands in beautifully well-tended gardens and heavily stocked orchard extending to approximately 1 acre and enjoys outstanding views towards the Malvern Hills. The property is a 15 minute drive to Gloucester and the main line train services and within the school catchment area for the Gloucester Grammar schools and Dene Magna.

Main House

The main house consists of an elegant morning room with classic display alcoves and cut stone fireplace‚ a quiet and comfortable sitting room with a grand inglenook fireplace. There is a fabulous view towards the Malvern Hills from the sleek modern family kitchen breakfast room‚ an architecturally designed mezzanine study area overlooks the spacious double height dining room.

The addition of a bespoke timber framed orangery creates a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the garden whilst a professionally converted barrel ceiling cellar serves as a spectacular entertaining and games room.

There are three double bedrooms, a cosy single bedroom presently occupied as a dressing room and family bathroom on the first floor.

Annex

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The annex is interconnected with the main house but also has independent access. It has a spacious sitting room with beautiful exposed timbers‚ a bright kitchen breakfast room and a ground floor bathroom. Upstairs is a large double and a single bedroom.

The cottage has a privately enclosed rear garden sharing the beautiful view over surrounding countryside.

Outside

The south facing and very sunny garden is mainly laid to lawn partly enclosed by mellow brick walls‚ a particular feature being a stunning wisteria clad pergola. To the rear is a striking sunken garden with interesting stonework and features known to have Roman origins where evidence was discovered of the production of Roman pottery and coins.

The orchard and garden is stocked with numerous highly productive fruit trees which have been considerately curated by the present owners. Local rare and unusual apple varieties include a Chaxhill Red, Gillyflower of Gloucester and Dymock Red. There are also Blakeney Red perry pears‚ Blaisdon plums and even a Shit Smock plum!

A gravelled drive leads to the garage and large parking area. Outbuildings include a generous wood store with great potential to develop and three good timber stables. For equestrians, livery stabling is available at a neighbouring property.

A beautiful uninterrupted view to the rear over Walmore Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi), stretches towards the Malvern Hills and captures the evening sun.

Directions

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From the Highnam Roundabout, head south on the A48 towards Chepstow for 5 miles. Take the right hand turning just before the esso Service Station and the Severn & Wye Smokery. Follow the lane around to the right where the property can be found on the left.