The Ham, Coaley, Dursley, GL11

A handsome and well-appointed Grade II* listed former farmhouse, dating back to the 17th Century and set within 6.5 acres of established gardens, an orchard, and paddocks. This well-considered home lends itself to equestrian pursuits with stabling, a yard, outbuildings, stunning level paddocks and an outdoor school. It's equally well suited to a large or multi-generational family due to it's internal configuration.

Arranged predominantly over two floors, with the master bedroom suite occupying part of the second floor this home has generous proportions, a stunning outlook and retained character features throughout to include exposed beams and floor boards, original doors, mullion windows and beautiful fireplaces.

The ground floor offers four beautifully proportioned reception rooms, comprising of a dual aspect drawing room with stone mullion windows and a stone fireplace with log burning stove. A spacious hallway with flagstone flooring and a cloakroom/WC, also provides access to the sitting room which has exposed beams, a fireplace with log burning stove and a wonderful outlook across the garden. This room has double doors connecting to a further reception room currently used as a games room with a feature fireplace, shuttered windows and exposed beams.

The formal dining room is a commanding room with flagstone flooring, a dual aspect, attractive column radiators and a feature fireplace, it also benefits from an inter-connecting door to the generous utility/boot room. The kitchen/family room is a spacious, light-filled room with French doors onto the garden, a bespoke range of shaker-style units, granite worksurfaces, a dual Belfast sink and an Aga inset to the inglenook fireplace with original bread ovens.

The first floor is served by two staircases with a useful door connecting the two wings of the house. There are five generously proportioned bedrooms (two ensuite), a study/further bedroom, and two principal bathrooms on this floor. Stairs ascend from the first floor landing to a beautifully presented and incredibly private master suite which occupies the attic space of one wing of the property. This decadent space offers a large bedroom with exposed A-frame, a well-equipped shower room and a dressing room complete with bespoke fitted wardrobes and a stunning view.

Outside the property is approached via a gated, tree-lined driveway and sits in established wrap around gardens with a generous and southerly facing patio leading from the kitchen. There is a formal garden with a pond, a mature orchard and a tennis court. The driveway offers ample parking and turning space and a triple garage with a room above currently used as a gym. This is complemented by several further useful outbuildings.

The paddocks wrap around the residential gardens and can be access via the top of the driveway or the yard, where you will find two stables and a tack room with power and light, alongside a spacious covered hay store. A well-maintained, enclosed outdoor manege measuring 40m x 25m sits in the far corner of the paddocks.

Occupying a well-regarded rural position on the outskirts of the popular village of Coaley. The village is known for its community spirit and excellent amenities which include a very popular public house - The Fox, a newly built community run store, a village hall and recreation ground, church, and the village primary school.

Surrounded on all sides by stunning open countryside there is no shortage of local walks and footpaths and bridleways, complemented by Coaley Peak and beautiful Coaley Woods.

The market town of Dursley approximately 3 miles away offers an excellent range of amenities, while Stroud  7.5 miles away offers a more comprehensive range of amenities. Cam and Dursley railway station is less than 2 miles away with regular services to Gloucester and Bristol, and the nearest junction of the M5 is approximately 5 miles away.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band H
Services: Mains electricity and water, private drainage.
Heating: Oil-fired central heating & log burning stoves.
Internet: Fibreoptic broadband available
Flood risk: Very low
Conservation area: N/A, however the property is Grade II* listed.
Agents note: There is a public footpath which passes along the driveway, through the yard and paddock beyond.