Twyver Cottage, High Street, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8DN

This substantial detached house started life as a very modest thatched cottage but after a fire many decades ago destroyed the thatched roof it rose from the flames to now stand as a handsome and very generously proportioned family home offering spacious, light and versatile accommodation whilst still retaining some period charm.

The ground floor is comprised of a sitting room with French doors to the gardens and an exposed brick fireplace housing a log, real-flame gas fire, a games room with bar that currently easily accommodates a full-sized snooker table, a dining room with exposed stonework and oak beams, a small office and a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of contemporary painted solid wood units topped by composite stone surfaces and with integrated appliances including twin ovens and a stainless steel larder-style fridge freezer.

On the first floor there are five bedrooms, three of which have en suite facilities whilst the two further bedrooms have use of a family bathroom.

A ground floor utility room and cloakroom completes the accommodation.

Outside The gardens are exceedingly well laid out for al fresco entertaining with manicured lawns, a large paved terrace with sunken seating area and a covered bar.

Steps lead down from here to a further terrace with the solar-heated swimming pool with retractable transparent enclosure and automatic cover making it suitable for year-round use.

A double garage close to the house is currently used as a workshop with two further timber sheds providing further work areas.

Beyond the pool there is a large triple bay garage extending to around 1000 sq ft with parking to the front and a car port adjoining.

Situation Upton St Leonards is a thriving community at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment.

The Village Hall and church are at the heart of the community along with local shops including award-winning Portway Farm Shop, a Post Office, playgroup and the Kings Head public house whilst the Bowden Hall and Hatton Court Hotels offer alternative dining venues.

The recreation field is home to many sports clubs with Gloucester City offering a full selection of recreational and retail facilities.

The Primary School has a "Good" rating whilst secondary school options nearby are strong with a range of independent schools nearby along with grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Property Ref Number: Ham-65574