Tower House: A Grade II Listed Masterpiece in the Cotswolds
Savills presents an exceptional period residence of classical proportions and refined comfort, where historical integrity meets contemporary living across carefully landscaped grounds.
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The Tower House commands its grounds with the assured presence of a building whose architectural language speaks of another era. Rendered in honey coloured stone and punctuated by a castellated turret on its eastern elevation, this Grade II listed detached family home rises from manicured lawns that slope gently towards a tree lined boundary, its façade framed by mature oaks and specimen beeches that have witnessed generations of occupation.
To step inside is to enter a space where historical reverence and contemporary comfort have been reconciled with considerable skill. The principal reception rooms retain their period character: tall sash windows flood the interiors with light, while classical plasterwork and arched apertures define spaces that were conceived for gracious living. Recent restoration has introduced modern necessities without compromise to period authenticity, evident in the marble flagged corridors where the geometry of the original floorplan remains entirely legible.
The kitchen, positioned to command views across the rear gardens through full height glazing, balances a traditional aesthetic with practical efficiency. A substantial island in warm timber sits beneath recessed lighting, its marble worktop providing both workspace and a gathering point that acknowledges how contemporary family life has evolved within these historic walls.
To the rear, a former coach house has been converted into a triple garage accommodating both vehicles and plant room, with a studio or games room positioned above, accessed directly from the main house through a connecting passage. This addition respects the vernacular traditions of country estate management whilst providing the flexibility that modern ownership demands.
The landscaped gardens are themselves a composition: stepped stone staircases descend through terraced lawns to a ha ha that preserves the seamless boundary between foreground and woodland beyond. Mature specimen trees punctuate the composition, creating pools of shade and establishing depth across an acreage that remains intimate yet generous.
Savills presents the property through its property agent network, with viewings available by appointment.
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