Down Ampney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Situated on the edge of the village, The Red House is an impressive, detached period property, not subject to Listing. The accommodation is well-arranged for modern family living, featuring a separate sitting room, dining room, and a bright garden room. The large kitchen/breakfast room serves as the heart of the house, complemented by a separate utility room. The first and second floors each offer two bedrooms and a bathroom, while a fifth bedroom and a third bathroom are located on the third floor.

A sweeping gravel driveway leads to a parking area beside the house, adjoining an open-fronted three-bay car port. A period outbuilding next to the carport has been converted into a workshop, which could also serve as an ideal space for a home office or additional accommodation, subject to relevant planning permissions. The gardens, located at the front, side, and rear of the house, feature expansive lawns with a variety of herbaceous plants, mature trees, and fruit trees. The current owners have also purchased an additional parcel of land, directly accessed from the lawn, creating a fully enclosed secondary lawn. The total land area is approximately 0.65 acres. Additionally, within the grounds, the original shepherd's hut is included, providing an ideal space for children, grandchildren, or extra storage.

Down Ampney, the birthplace of the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, lies on the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border. It is a thriving community offering a good range of facilities, including a village hall, small shop, tennis club, and primary school. Cirencester, located 6 miles to the north, provides a wide range of specialist and everyday shops. Major regional centers such as Oxford, Cheltenham, Swindon, Bath, and Bristol are all within easy reach. Gloucestershire is renowned for its excellent schools in both the private and public sectors. Local sporting opportunities include various golf courses and numerous equestrian events. Communications are excellent, with direct rail services to Paddington from Swindon and Kemble, the former taking approximately 55 minutes. The A419 dual carriageway, linking the M4 (Junction 15) and the M5 (Junction 11A), is about a 1½ mile drive.