8 bed detached house for sale Churchend, Twyning, Gloucestershire GL20

Surrounded by beautiful mature grounds, Paxhill House stands prominently within its plot set back from the lane behind gates and a tree lined boundary that makes it extremely private. A wonderful and much loved family home, it extends to just over 5,500 square feet of accommodation arranged over three floors. Furthermore, the original coach house has been converted into a versatile and totally self contained 2-3 bedroom annex with a double garage attached.Paxhill HouseA charming Gothic-style portico provides a fitting entrance to this elegant home. The layout is well-balanced, with the primary formal living spaces situated on the south side of the house, creating an exceptional environment for entertaining when opened up. Large windows and high ceilings mean the house feels spacious and naturally very light with period features also prevalent throughout.One of five reception rooms, the drawing room is a highlight, featuring an impressive open fireplace with a stone surround and hearth. A bay window frames delightful views over the rear gardens, while French doors lead directly into a spectacular conservatory and out to a south facing terrace. A second set of French doors connects the conservatory to the kitchen/breakfast room and that in turn flows back through to a family/sitting room. Partially divided by a breakfast bar and arranged around an Aga, the kitchen enjoys a triple aspect overlooking the garden to the rear and the driveway at the front. A rear lobby from the kitchen leads to the back door and one of two downstairs cloakrooms.On the opposite side of the main entrance hall, there is a library or study that has been opened up to the dining room, the last of reception rooms.Towards the rear of the house, opening onto a pretty walled garden, is a laundry/utility room, complete with a traditional butler's pantry. A secondary staircase leads up to a family room and continues to a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room — an ideal space for a resident housekeeper or nanny.Upstairs, a large impressive landing provides access to three principal bedroom suites.The luxurious master suite extends to include a large dressing room which in turn connects to a well-appointed en-suite bathroom. The bathroom features an inset bath, a large shower enclosure with quad-jet fittings, and stylish stone tiling on the floors and walls.A second staircase leads to the top floor, where a further bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan playroom combine to create a super guest or teenage space.In total, in the main house, there are five double bedrooms all with accompanying bathrooms.Gardens & GroundsThe gardens of Paxhill House are a particular highlight with its expansive rolling lawns being enclosed by majestic specimen trees, including lime and horse chestnut. A picturesque feature pond, adorned with mature planting, is crossed by a charming arched footbridge and the views to the Cotswolds are spectacular.Running parallel to the pretty wooded coppice, a pergola-covered path leads to a private tennis court tucked away at the rear of the property. In total, the plot spans approximately three acres and there are fantastic views to the east towards the Cotswold escarpment.Services: Waste to a private septic tank. Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Super fast fibre broadband connected.The hamlet of Churchend occupies a position to the north of county on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border close to the larger village of Twyning. A half a mile walk away, Twyning is a well-patronised and very popular village with an excellent range of local amenities that includes one pub located on the banks of the River Avon, as well as another pub on the village green, a village shop that is also home to a Post Office, a children's play area, all weather sports pitches and a very popular primary school. Nearby, Puckrup Hotel offers excellent golf and leisure facilities.Cheltenham, Worcester and Stratford upon Avon all host a range of annual cultural festivals, theatres and events to include world renowned national hunt racing at Cheltenham, with motorsport on show at the Bugatti owners club at Prescott and Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire.Education in the area is exceptional with many first class schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies, Bredon School and Malvern College to name just a few.There are excellent communication links with Junction 1 of the M50 within 1.5 miles of the house offering direct access to the M5 north and southbound. The regional centres of Birmingham, Bristol, Hereford, Cheltenham and Worcester are all within daily commuting distance, whilst there are regular rail links to London via Cheltenham, Worcester and Pershore (15 minutes away).Tewkesbury 3 miles, M50 J1 -1 mile, Cheltenham 12 miles, Gloucester 14 miles, Worcester 14 miles, Malvern 13 miles, Oxford 55 miles, Bristol 50 miles, London 120 miles (Distances approximate).