Property description

Lying on a beautiful north facing escarpment of the Cotswold Hills is Prescott House.

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A magnificent family home and Gothic Masterpiece set within about 2.89 acres of its own grounds and accessed via a private driveway over the prestigious Prescott Hill Climb, home of the Bugatti Owners' Club. Prescott House is an ideal example of an early Georgian Gothic Revival House now laid out with flexible, spacious and well thought out accommodation over four floors for family use with a magnificent and luxurious leisure complex. 

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Ground floor: Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Library, Billiard Room, Music Room, Playroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Three Cloakrooms, Boot Room. Indoor Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi. Lower Ground Floor: Cinema Room, Gym, Solarium, Steam Room, Changing Rooms, Pantry, Wine Cellar, Utility and Strong Room First floor: Master Bedroom Suite, Two Guest Suites, nursery/study and Office/Bedroom Eight. Second Floor: Four Bedrooms, Two with ensuite Shower Rooms and one ensuite Bathroom.

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Prescott is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty situated within about two miles of Gotherington with its post office and acclaimed village school. Nearby Winchcombe offers a good range of everyday shops, and several renowned restaurants. The Regency spa town of Cheltenham, about eight miles distant, benefits from a superb range of recreational and educational facilities- including Cheltenham Ladies' College, Cheltenham College, Dean Close and Richard Pates Grammar School - as well as world famous literature, music, cricket and science festivals throughout the year. The local area offers many sporting opportunities including access to bridleways, walking routes across the Cotswold escarpment, golf courses and the Cheltenham Racecourse.

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The property has been a family residence for many years and has undergone an extensive renovation and restoration program by the current owner. Prescott House was once owned by Edward Law, the Earl of Ellenborough and one time Governor General of India. It is believed that parts of the house date back to the 11th Century. Throughout, the property has many period features yet retains the feel of a large family home. It is perfect for family living, ideal for a weekend retreat for guests, Christmas events and elegant entertaining in the splendid reception rooms. Of particular note is the exceptional indoor swimming pool complex. Accessed directly from the house, the pool is very much part of the living space of the property. There is a Jacuzzi which overlooks the pool and at one end a super bay window overlooking the grounds. The complex also boasts self-contained changing rooms, a gymnasium, solarium and steam room.

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The house, which is double fronted in design, is approached through attractive wrought iron gates onto a gravelled drive. On the left of the entrance hall is the library/evening sitting room. From here, a door leads into the impressive panelled billiard room and through to the music room. On the right of the hall is a splendid dining room with intricate cornicing and a door into the generously sized kitchen/ breakfast room. Beyond the dining room is the spacious single storey drawing room with a wonderful vaulted oak beamed ceiling. On the first floor are the master bedroom suite and two guest suites. The master suite, accessed through impressive oak double doors, grants unparalleled privacy and space; comprising a bedroom, two dressing rooms, two studies, a bathroom and a shower room. On the second floor there are three further double bedrooms each with en suite bathroom/shower room and a further double bedroom. In the basement is a cinema room, wine cellar, utility room, pantry, strong room and plant room.

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Gardens and Grounds 

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The property sits in about 2.89 acres of land. The picturesque landscape is emphasized by various grand trees and a good mix of herbaceous borders together with many different lawned areas and ample parking. The grounds and gardens which include a tennis court offer extensive opportunity for family enjoyment and entertainment. From the property there are stunning views over the delightful surrounding countryside. Within the grounds there are the ruins of a chapel retaining attractive walls and stone structures. Situated behind a natural stone wall near to the main gates is a pleasant wildlife pond.

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Further Accommodation and amenity 

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In addition to the main house there is a two bedroom cottage with potential for development to a three/four bedroom cottage (subject to any necessary planning consents being obtained), together with a stable block and a further four acres. These may be available by separate negotiation.

Property Features :

• A magnificent family home and Gothic Masterpiece set within approximately 3 acres
• Flexible, spacious and well thought out accommodation over four floors
• Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Includes a magnificent and luxurious leisure complex
• Once owned by Edward Law, the Earl of Ellenborough and one time Governor General of India