Saddlewood, Leighterton, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8

Saddlewood Manor is a superb 17th century Cotswold Stone house approached via an attractive half mile tree lined driveway. Centrally located within the property and commanding an elevated West facing position providing fabulous big-sky sunsets.

The main house is Grade II listed and is presented to an extremely high standard, having been renovated throughout though maintaining many original features. The accommodation is set over three floors and the ground floor includes reception hall, superb open plan double-height kitchen, drawing room, dining room, library/media room, study, cloak room, boot room & cellar.

On the first floor is a principal suite with adjoining dressing room and bathroom, three bedrooms (one en-suite) and two family bathrooms. The accommodation on the second floor includes two bedrooms (both en-suite) and a dressing room. In all, the house extends to a total of 7,271 sq. ft.

The front of the house is west facing overlooking the drive, a large pond and the much of the land. To the rear of the house are several formal gardens. Close by is the indoor swimming pool complex (with tennis court behind) and the 2 bedroom bungalow, which provides the opportunity for additional accommodation for the main house or staff accommodation relatively close to the main residence. Located further away from the house is a second 3 bedroom guest cottage, an extensive range of Cotswold Stone Farm Buildings, a substantial Threshing barn and Stable Yards. The Threshing barn has been partially converted but has significant potential for further conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents. There is also a pretty Grade II listed Dovecote set in the gardens.

The land historically has been farmed in an arable rotation but all fields have been drilled to grass. According to the Soil Survey of England and Wales, the predominant soil type is of the Elmton 1 series. Described as shallow, well drained, brashy, calcareous, fine, loamy soils over limestone. The land is mainly Grade 3. The equestrian facilities at Saddlewood Manor include the range of traditional stables, an outdoor all-weather school, paddocks, and a large agricultural barn which could be used for additional stabling or extended to create an indoor arena. The previous owners used some of the land for a 25 acre polo field.

In all the land extends to 172 acres, with approximately 160 acres arable and 12 acres of permanent pasture.

Activities:
Numerous sporting activities are on your doorstep with racing and rugby at Bath and Cheltenham along with golf at Castle Combe. The world-famous International Horse Trials at Badminton are an annual fixture along with polo at Cirencester and The Beaufort Polo Clubs.

Schools:
The many excellent independent schools in Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham along with St Mary's Calne, Westonbirt and Beaudesert are all considered to be within easy driving distance.

Situated off the A46, Saddlewood Manor is ideally located for the village of Leigherton which has a pub, school and church. The renowned Westonbirt Arboretum is a 15 minute drive away along with Westonbirt Golf Course. The Market towns of Tetbury and Nailsworth have a good range of shops.

It is also within easy driving distance of Cirencester and Cheltenham. Located in the Cotswolds AONB, the surrounding countryside is very beautiful with the Cotswold Way passing nearby towards Bath in the south and Chipping Camden in the north.

Heathrow Airport is 97 miles and Bristol Airport 31 miles. Nearby Kemble Station (15 miles) has regular services to London Paddington (75 minutes).

Both the M4 and M5 are easily accessible for commuting to Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and the South West.

Tetbury 6 miles, Cheltenham 24 miles, Cirencester 18 miles, M4 (junction 18) 8 miles. Adjacent to Badminton Estate (Distances and time approximate)

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