5 Bedrooms Detached house for sale in Tresham, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 | £ 1,750,000

Property Description

The property is believed to date from the 17th Century originally belonging to Sir Matthew Hale (1609-76), Lord Chief Justice. This stunning cross passage farmhouse was home to the celebrated writer Frances Donaldson, best known for her award-winning biography of King Edward VIII upon which the television series Edward and Mrs Simpson was based. The years she spent at Burden Court with her husband Lord Donaldson from the end of World War II to the 1960s are documented in her enchanting autobiography A 20th-Century Life and it was from here she also wrote a much praised biography of her father, the playwright and society bon viveur Frederick Lonsdale.

The ground floor offers light, spacious and versatile reception rooms comprising a Reception/dining hall with flag stone floor and large stone fireplace with wood burning stove. An impressive drawing room with oak floor and large open fireplace with carved stone surrounds and stone mullion windows overlooking the garden. A further door leads through to the games room but this would be suitable for a variety of uses. The kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke designed units and a four oven oil fired Aga is a superb space for relaxed family living with the adjoining sitting room. There is a boot room, utility room and cloakroom all located on the ground floor.

On the first floor a wide landing leads to an impressive open plan landing/study area with stunning views over the gardens and the valley beyond. There is a master bedroom suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms (both en-suite) lead off the landing as well as an airing cupboard.

The second floor lends itself to two further double bedrooms.

Burden Court is situated on the edge of the pretty and unspoilt small village of Tresham which is within 10 minutes drive of the popular market towns of Tetbury and Nailsworth. The area is noted for the wealth of its Cotswold stone houses of architectural and historic interest. The village of Leighterton is within
walking distance of the renowned Public House, The Royal Oak.

Leighterton and Sherston Primary Schools are both a short distance from the village. The M4 (Junction 18) provides access to Bath, Bristol and London. Kemble rail station is about 15-20 minutes driving distance with trains to London-Paddington taking about 75 minutes. The area is also well served by excellent state and independent primary and secondary schools at Malmesbury, Minchinhampton (Beaudesert Preparatory School), Westonbirt, Stroud, Grittleton, Rendcomb, Cheltenham and Bath.

The gardens have been beautifully landscaped, with low Cotswold stone retaining walls to benefit from the spectacular location. The mix of mature trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns provide colour, privacy and tranquillity. There is a delightful private stone terrace, which can be accessed by a variety of points within the house, and is ideal for outside entertaining. Across the quiet lane is a small parking area separated by post and iron railings interlaced with roses and creepers. Adjacent to the property is a slightly overgrown paddock area of approximately one acre, which had consent for construction of a garage. There is a small, derelict building on this plot.

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