Coates, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

Situated within the popular and conveniently located village of Coates, Old Forge House is a substantial, four double bedroom, detached family home with double garage, ample off street parking and private rear garden with a rural backdrop.

The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors with ground floor comprising a welcoming entrance hall with stairs to the first floor, cloakroom, sitting room with wood burner and access to the rear garden, separate dining room, study, cloakroom, Parlour Farm kitchen with electric Aga, breakfast room opening into a conservatory and a utility room with door to the side completes the ground floor.

At first floor level, a galleried landing leads to the four large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle as well as a walk-in wardrobe, bedroom two also benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Outside, a gravel driveway provides parking and leads to the detached double garage with lighting, power and loft space. Gated access leads to the rear where a beautifully tended garden can be found.

Coates is a popular village located approximately four miles west of central Cirencester and close to Cirencester Park owned by the Bathurst Family. The village has an active social community including several clubs and village hall. The village's Parish Church of St Matthews dates back to the 13th century, the building has a perpendicular tower, 13th century piscina, Norman font and a Norman doorway.

Coates is the nearest village to the source of the river Thames at the Thames Head public house. The Tunnel House Inn can also be found just beyond the edge of the village towards Tarlton.

The nearest railway station is Kemble, an approximate three mile drive, offering direct links to London Paddington, Cheltenham and Swindon.

The area is noted for both its private and state schools. Recreational opportunities in the area include Cheltenham Racecourse, polo at Cirencester and Westonbirt, water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, hunting with the VWH and a good availability of golf courses, shooting and equestrian facilities.