Ashmead, Cam, Dursley, GL11

The Old Stables, Ashmead Court is an individual detached property situated in a lovely rural location at Ashmead, Cam. The property dates back to the 18th Century, and was originally the stable building of neighbouring Myles House. It is built from Cotswold stone and was converted into a residence in the 1990’s, and now offers well presented, spacious accommodation arranged over two floors of over 2200 sq.ft (inc garage). A welcoming entrance hall with cloaks cupboard, 17’ kitchen/breakfast room, 17’ sitting room with Morso wood burning stove, 13’ dining room, utility room, principal bedroom with en suite shower room, family bathroom and further double bedroom are on the ground floor. A staircase leads up from the hall, with a landing with study space and two double bedrooms on this level. There are some lovely touches throughout the building - high level picture windows in the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room accentuate the feeling of space, and the layout allows for real flexibility in terms of how a prospective buyer may choose to use the property.

The property benefits from an 18’ double garage, parking and level gardens. The garage is integral, with two up and over doors, power and light and an internal door, back into the hall. There is parking for several cars to the front, under a grand old Oak tree. The front garden is laid to lawn, and enclosed with fencing and Cotswold stone walling. There is another area of garden to the rear of the house. This private sunny area is paved, and enclosed with an old stone wall. There are raised borders edging the space, and a water feature. Both the sitting room and principal bedroom have glazed doors that open on to this area, connecting the inside with the outside. 

The Old Stables is situated in Ashmead, a small hamlet located between the villages of Cam and Coaley. This rural position is designated as an AONB, and is set at the foot of the Cotswold Hills escarpment. There is a range of shops and a railway station that, usefully, connects with Bristol Temple Meads. There is a wider range of shops and amenities at the nearby towns of Dursley and Nailsworth, and the larger towns/cities of Bristol, Bath Cheltenham and Gloucester are all with a 30 mile radius. Local schools include well regarded Katherine Lady Berkley’s and Rednock with good grammer schools within easy reach aat Stroud. The area is ideal for buyers looking for the country life – there are footpaths, woodland and bridleways, with The Cotswold Way close by.

Property information
The Property is freehold. The property is connected to mains water and electricity. The heating system is fired by oil, and the property is connected to a private drainage system that is shared with the neighbour. Council tax - Band F. We have checked the service and reception levels available locally through the OFCOM network checker and the broadband services available include ultrafast, and mobile voice and data services should be available from all major networks, although service may be limited inside the house.