Detached house for sale in Bournstream, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12

Thousand Acres is a light and well proportioned Victorian house believed to have been built for the local brewing family of Absolom Perrett in about 1873 and was later owned by Dame Joan Evans, president of the Royal Archaeological Institute. The house has been thoroughly renovated by the current owners and is well equipped with excellent secondary accommodation, an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, impressive gardens, outbuildings and a fine distant view to the west.

The owners have ensured that the period features have been retained and restored whilst also setting the house up for modern living with a fully fitted bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, home working spaces and excellent facilities ideal for every day family use or for entertaining on a large scale when required.

The bedroom accommodation is predominantly arranged over the first and second floors with light and spacious rooms. There is also a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, ideal for elderly guests.

Coach House
The Coach House is separate from the main house and has historically been rented out or used for overflow guests. This is a generous space and would be ideal for a dependant relative. It has a fine outlook over the lily pond and walled garden.

Outside
The house sits well within its 9.5 acres and enjoys complete privacy and stunning views. There are twin tree-lined driveways, both with electric gates leading to the side of the house. The grounds around the house are level and mainly laid to lawn with various seating areas to enjoy the view. The walled garden features a large ornamental pond and an orangery.

The barn has access from the walled garden and vehicular access from the rear. This is used as a outbuildings include a wood store and machine shed as well as stables, a summer house and garage.

Wotton-under-Edge 0.2 miles
Tetbury 10 miles
Bristol 19 miles