Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

A unique opportunity for a long-term rental of a prestigious small Cotswold country estate. Pinbury Park is ring-fenced in its own valley with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Pinbury Park includes the principal house, annexe, 3 cottages, heated swimming pool, tennis court, attractive Cotswold stone stable courtyard and other outbuildings, paddocks, pasture/farmland and woodland. The estate is about 84 acres (34 ha) in total.

Pinbury Park is a fine Cotswold stone Grade II listed country house with 3 reception rooms, 4 principal bedrooms and 4 further bedrooms. The reception rooms are well proportioned and retain many of the original features including shutters, coving, panelling and impressive fireplaces. The country style kitchen is of good proportions and leads from a large boot room that is perfect for returning from riding and country walks. The adjoining Annexe provides further 3 bedrooms and is ideal for a home office or for house staff/guests.

The house is surrounded by formal and informal gardens which are mainly to the southwest and west. An ancient avenue of yew trees, known as the Nuns' Walk, exists to the west. From the grounds there are stunning views down the Golden Valley. From the road a tarmacked driveway sweeps down into the valley, past the cottages and barns to the principal House.

The three cottages provide additional accommodation that are well placed for staff and/or guest accommodation. No.1 Pinbury Park is a detached period 2 bedroom cottage. No.2 and No.3 Pinbury Park are a pair of semi-detached cottages (both recently refurbished) each comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 receptions rooms, kitchen and first floor bathroom.

Pinbury Park has a rich history. Until 1593, the estate was a medieval monastry and in 1677 Sir Robert Atkyns bought the Park with his son the MP for Gloucester and lived there until 1711. In 1787, the Bathurst family bought Pinbury from the Atkyns family. The Arts and Crafts influence in the main house derives from the time when it was home and workplace of Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers. From 1903 to 1928 Lord and Lady Bathurst used Pinbury Park as a summer residence; visitors included Queen Mary and Rudyard Kipling. Another poet of note to reside there is the author John Masefield. Since 1940, the property has been rented out by the Bathurst Estate.

Pinbury Park is offered unfurnished as whole for a Non-Housing Act Tenancy for a term of up to 20 years; subject to any existing wayleave easements and rights of way. The landlord will be responsible for main roofs, structural timbers, and walls. The tenant will be responsible for all other items including garden walls. Tenancy Deposit: 6 months' rent depending on circumstances.

Pinbury Park is ring-fenced by its own valley down a half mile long drive with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The property is found two miles south of the village of Sapperton, nearby Cirencester and Stroud provide good access to local facilities. The larger towns of Cheltenham, Bath, Gloucester and Bristol are all within reach. Easy commuting is available by regular inter-city train services from Kemble and Swindon to London Paddington or via the M4 or M5.

Sporting and recreation facilities in the area include racing at Cheltenham, Newbury and Chepstow. Polo can be enjoyed at Cirencester Park, Aston Down and Edgeworth. Golf can be found at Minchinhampton and Cirencester. Cotswold Water Park offers an array of water sports and leisure facilities.

Pinbury Park sits within beautifully maintained landscaped gardens with terraces to the north and south and the Nun's walk, an avenue of ancient yew trees, to the west. To the front of the house there is a terrace, mainly laid to lawn surrounded by idyllic flower borders, set off by a topiary hedge and stone paths. To the west, there is a further terraced garden and rose gardens. To the rear of the house there are extensive lawned areas, mature trees, topiary hedges, paths and steps leading to the heated swimming pool and a tennis court. Most of the gardens are bordered by large Cotswold stone retaining walls.

Outbuildings: Cotswold Stone garage with garden/ tool shed above. Range of stables and useful outdoor storage space. Large Cotswold stone barn with 6 loose boxes with excellent tack room and storage areas. Kitchen garden enclosed within Cotswold stone walls.

The Park: A stunning valley of pasture and copse with a number of springs and horse jumps, bordered by woodland. The land has been nurtured by the current incumbents, using it for rare breed sheep and horses. The sporting rights will remain with the Estate.