Meysey Hampton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7

Waiten Hill House occupies a wonderful, private setting at the centre of 21 acres of parkland. It has been the cherished home of the present owners for almost 20 years and in that time has been modernised and improved to create a wonderful family home with superb living spaces and well-proportioned light, airy rooms. There are a series of good reception rooms, including a drawing room, dining room, music room and library, which are ideal for entertaining. Next to the dining room is a separate scullery or second kitchen, ideal for staff. The bright kitchen/breakfast room is an impressively big space, with 2 pairs of French windows to the gardens. On the first floor, the main bedroom suite has a dressing room and a stunning bathroom. There are three further bedroom suites and a large office (which could equally be used as a bedroom). A self-contained ground floor wing has two additional bedrooms, a sitting room and a gym. It is ideal for guests, family or staff or can easily be used as part of the main house.

Fairford is about one mile. This charming old Cotswold town has everyday shops. Cirencester (8 miles) has an excellent choice of shops and services. Other local centres include Lechlade and Burford. The main regional centres are Cheltenham, Swindon and Oxford, all of which are within daily commuting distance. About 5 miles from the A419 dual carriageway for access to junction 15 of the M5 at Swindon. Direct rail services to London Paddington from Kemble or Swindon stations, the latter scheduled to take from approximately 55 minutes. Ample local sporting opportunities including a number of golf courses and many equestrian events. Gloucestershire is noted for its schools in both the private and public sector. The latter include Farmors School at Fairford and various Grammar Schools. In the private sector there is Hatherop Castle, Pinewood, Beaudesert, the Cheltenham Colleges and Marlborough.

Over the years the current owners have created a beautiful garden which is also a haven for wildlife. Included in the grounds are an established wildflower meadow, ponds and a wildlife watching/photography hide. The property is regularly visited by over 40 species of birds, a variety of mammals and numerous butterflies and bees. Around the house are various terraces and seating areas, notably to either side of the kitchen, and in a delightful courtyard. All of these enjoy open views over the surrounding parkland which is edged by and studded with a wide selection of mature trees and areas of woodland. Additionally, there is a variety of fruit trees and a kitchen garden with an assortment of soft fruit. To the side of the house is a large 3-car garage block. On the western edge of the property is a stable block with 2 stables, a tack room and an open-fronted machinery store.