Horcott Road, Fairford, GL7

Colnside is a substantial detached Cotswold stone house, occupying a peaceful edge of town position with the benefit of mature gardens, paddock land and direct frontage to the River Coln. Dating from the 19th century and extended in the 1990s, the property offers generous and flexible accommodation of about 3,306 sq ft, set within approximately 2.27 acres.

The house is approached through iron gates to a gravel driveway, providing ample parking and access to a double garage. The traditional honey coloured stone elevation gives the house an immediate sense of character and permanence, well suited to its setting on the outskirts of Fairford, which lies about a half mile walk away.

The front door opens into a wide and welcoming entrance hall with parquet flooring, from which the principal reception rooms are arranged. The drawing room is a well proportioned and elegant space, centred around an open stone fireplace, with views over the gardens. This room works equally well for formal entertaining or quieter everyday use.

The dining room is generously sized and well placed within the house, making it ideal for family meals and larger gatherings. The kitchen is fully fitted with painted units and includes an Aga, range cooker, pantry and a separate utility room, providing a practical and well organised working space. A conservatory overlooks the gardens and enjoys views towards the river, offering a pleasant additional sitting area. There is also a further sitting room and a dedicated office, allowing the ground floor accommodation to be used flexibly depending on requirements.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom forms a comfortable suite with an en suite bathroom, fitted wardrobes and a dressing room. Four further bedrooms are served by two additional bathrooms. One of the bedrooms benefits from a large balcony with open views over the gardens and the River Coln.

Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property, with a combination of lawned areas, mature planting and paddock land creating a sense of space and privacy. The River Coln runs along the boundary, with ownership including half of the riverbank, providing a natural and attractive backdrop and supporting a variety of local wildlife.

Colnside offers a rare combination of period character, generous accommodation and an appealing setting, with countryside on the doorstep while remaining within easy reach of Fairford’s amenities. It is a well balanced family home with scope to be enjoyed immediately or adapted further to suit individual needs.

A replacement packaged sewage treatment plant will ultimately be required. The vendors are looking to transfer responsibility for the upgrade to a purchaser, and this has been reflected in what we believe is extremely competitive pricing for a property of this nature.

EPC Rating: E

Drawing Room

The drawing room is a well proportioned and inviting space, centred around an open stone fireplace that gives the room warmth and character throughout the year. A window seat provides a pleasant outlook over the gardens, making this an ideal room for quieter evenings or more formal entertaining. Natural light and generous proportions create a calm, comfortable atmosphere that works equally well as a principal reception room or a refined retreat within the house.

Dining Room

Conveniently located adjacent to the Breakfast room, and in close proximity to the kitchen, the dining room provides the ideal setting for more formal meals, offering views over the front garden.

Breakfast Room

The breakfast room opens to the kitchen and is perfectly suited to less formal meals and family gatherings.

Conservatory

This bright and spacious garden room is accessed via the drawing room, and offers panoramic views of the garden and the river Coln. French windows open out on to the garden, helping to bring the outside in, on those sunnier days.

Kitchen

The kitchen, complete with AGA and a separate pantry for food storage, is conveniently located next to the utility room, and opens out to the breakfast room.

Sitting Room

A substantial south facing sitting room provides the ideal spot for evening sunshine, with generous double doors opening out to a paved patio area, with views over the large garden.

Office

With separate access to the garden, this ground floor office is the ideal spot to hide away and work from home.

Utility Room

A large utility room with separate access to the outdoors is the perfect entrance for muddy boots, and also acts as overflow space for the kitchen, with a large, American-style, fridge freezer, and additional sink.

Master bedroom

The master suite offers views over the garden and River Coln, and benefits from an en-suite bathroom, and walk-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2

Bedroom two provides access to a large riverside balcony, the ideal place to sit and watch the river drift by.

Bedroom 3

Bedroom three is a comfortable size currently laid out with twin beds, and provides views over the large garden and paddock.

Bedroom 4

Bedroom four is a good sized double bedroom with plenty of built-in storage.

Bedroom 5

A single bedroom with access to family bathroom.

Garden

The property sits in approximately 2.27 acres of mature gardens and paddock, enjoying a peaceful setting with open countryside views. The River Coln runs along the boundary, with ownership including half of the riverbank, creating an attractive and private backdrop close to the centre of Fairford.