About this property

A rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully restored, attached former Canal building with views to the source of the river Thames, built we understand in 1784, and which was once an integral part of the Thames and Severn Inland Waterway. The property is set within a total plot of 0.23 acres, has landscaped gardens, extensive parking and a useful annex / outbuilding.

Situated in the Cotswold AONB, just 3.5 miles from the centre of Cirencester, and set within an enclosed gated plot the property enjoys fantastic views across the surrounding open countryside from each level. Occupying a sought-after rural location, London is easily reached by regular and direct rail services running from Kemble station into Paddington, London. This property also provides attractive landscaped gardens with extensive parking, a useful annex / outbuilding, separate workshop, and a south westerly aspect with a unique view to the source of the river Thames.

The living space is perfectly arranged for modern family living and entertaining. The ground floor includes two characterful dual aspect reception rooms, each with inset wood burners, a useful home office, cloakroom, and a beautifully appointed fitted kitchen with a full height ceiling. This room also enjoys a dual aspect, and access out to the front.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first floor, comprising a principal bedroom with a en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, both beautifully appointed. From the landing, a staircase rises into the loft space providing scope for further rooms, subject to planning permission. Lapsed planning permission was also achieved for a double garage.

Outside
A gated driveway provides extensive parking, and the front garden is laid to lawn and a raised sun terrace provides a super position to enjoy the views and watch the abundant wildlife. The rear garden includes an area of decking and concealed storage and a workshop provides storage, utility space and a wc. with wash hand basin. An annexed building is situated to the front of the property, perfect for a home office/ gym or possibly ancillary accommodation.

Situation
Located within a mile of both Kemble station, and the Cotswold Airport, and just 500m to an excellent local pub, the Thameshead Inn. The property is easily accessible to the local centres of Malmesbury, Cirencester and Tetbury and the regional centres of Bath, Oxford, Cheltenham and Bristol are all within easy daily commuting distance. Cirencester (3.5 miles) is a charming and historic market town which offers an excellent range of shops and services, and education locally is first class with good private and state schools within easy reach. The area also offers a diverse range of sporting opportunities, access to many country walks including the Thames path.

Additional Information
Although a private home, the current owners have also used the property very successfully as a low key guesthouse through Booking.com & Airbnb.co.uk and would be willing to sell as a on going concern, fully furnished (by additional financial agreement), together with any future bookings and additionally transfer of ownership of domain names, Thameshead.com and Thameshead.co.uk.

Additional information

• Historic Former Canal building
• Stunning Countryside Views
• Useful Annex Outbuilding
• Landscaped Gardens
• Extensive Parking
• Total Plot of 0.23 Acres
• Views To The Source of the Thames

Key information

Council Tax Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate