A rare gem in a quintessentially English Cotswold valley.DescriptionThis stunning Georgian house offers a private and secure retreat, while still being just a short walk from the local country pub. Surrounded by expansive gardens, wild meadows, a romantic yet functional swimming pool, and a tennis court nestled along the valley side, the property provides both beauty and practicality.Turnkey-ready and fully furnished, the house offers generous living and entertaining space spread across three floors. The elegant drawing room opens out onto a secluded rear terrace garden, perfect for relaxation. The kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with a six-ring double oven range, ideal for both amateur and professional chefs, and seamlessly connects to the modern conservatory dining room, which also leads to the outdoor terrace designed for al fresco dining.The property features five bedrooms, including three spacious doubles—two with en-suite bathrooms—and two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate shower room. A convenient downstairs cloakroom is also available.The first floor also features a fantastic cinema room, offering the ideal space to enjoy an evening of entertainment or an afternoon of sports.One bedroom fully furnished cottage in the grounds for guests or staff.Available SeptemberLocationSheepscombe is a delightful Cotswold village approximately 2 miles from Painswick nestling in an enchanting valley and sheltered by mature woodlands. Currently comprising several hamlets, the village boasts a fine public house in The Butchers Arms which has an excellent reputation for its food and ambiance whilst the primary school, church, village hall and cricket club all provide a hub for many groups, events and activities.Nearby Painswick, the “Queen of the Cotswolds”, is a thriving community offering a playgroup and primary school with recreational opportunities including tennis, rugby and bowls clubs with many other groups meeting at the Painswick Centre. The village has a general store, tea shops, restaurants, 2 public houses, galleries and weekly country markets in the Town Hall in addition to a dentists, doctors and pharmacy. The churchyard is famous for its impressive array of table tombs and its 99 yew trees about which folklore holds that if a 100th should grow the devil will pull it out.Sheepscombe is around 5 miles from Stroud with Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester 8,10 and 13 miles respectively all of which are accessed via the nearby A46 or A417. The surrounding towns provide a comprehensive range of social, recreational and retail amenities to suit all tastes. Education options in the local area are strong in both the private and state sectors with independent schools including Beaudesert, Kings School, Wycliffe College, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close whilst there are Grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.Square Footage: 5,192 sq ftAdditional InfoHolding Deposit : £3,450.00 ( 1 week )Deposit Payable : £20,700.00 ( 6 weeks )Minimum Term : 12 monthsRent must be paid monthly in advance
Rules for how fees will be charged for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) are different to how fees will be charged for Non-Housing Act Tenancies (nha). All our fees and charges are shown including VAT.
Housing act tenancies (AST)
Holding deposit Equivalent of one weeks rent
Changing tenancy documents once signed £50, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Deposit: Annual rent less than £50,000 Equivalent to five weeks' rent / annual rent £50,000 or more Equivalent to six weeks' rent
Change of sharer £50 for one reference and a new tenancy agreement, or any reasonable costs incurred if these are higher than £50
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax Payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment
Late, unpaid, returned rent payments 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Lost keys Any cost for the replacement of keys, fobs, security devices or associated items
non-housing act tenancies (nha)
Pre Tenancy Application Charge (ptac) Equivalent of one weeks rent or £600. If you withdraw from the tenancy: Private tenancies - minimum of £300 per person. Company tenancies - minimum of £600
Tenancy paperwork £360
Company reference checks £120 per reference
Deposit Usually equivalent to six weeks rent / with pet eight weeks
Check-in and/or out From £120 to £620 approx. Check your tenancy agreement to confirm who is responsible for paying this charge
Call out services (inc out of hours) £60 per hour and/or the contractors invoice where your actions or lack of actions result in us or a contractor attending the property to remedy the situation
Last minute cancellation of pre-arranged visits £60 per visit and any contractor invoice
Hourly rate £60 plus any replacement costs if we or the landlord have to replace any damaged items, or return any fixtures or fittings to their original position, as per the inventory
Any overseas payment charges £30 per payment
Late/unpaid/returned rent payments £60 late payment charge and 3% above the base rate of Bank of England per annum, calculated daily
Change of sharer £475 / Additional sharer (at the same time) £100
Renewal negotiation £200 for each renewal. If additional referencing is required £45 per reference
Changing tenancy documents once signed £180
Early termination (at landlord’s discretion) All costs incurred by the landlord for allowing early termination including the agent's existing or re-letting fees
Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on tenancies where the rent exceeds £125,000
Bank charges if you ask us to pay an overseas account we’ll charge £30 per payment