Thank the heavens because this stunning former Victorian rectory complete with six bedrooms, a three-acre garden and a tennis court could now be yours for £3.5million.
The Old Rectory at Shipton Oliffe, near Cheltenham, boasts idyllic grounds with the River Coln running through them, and benefits from large windows and light-filled living spaces, arranged over three floors.
A classic Cotswold home, the Grade II-listed building has an Aga in the kitchen, a huge drawing room ideal for entertaining and a tennis court, perfect for the summer ahead.
This stunning former Victorian rectory complete with six bedrooms, a three-acre garden and a tennis court could now be yours for £3.5million. Pictured is one of its lavish dining rooms
The Old Rectory at Shipton Oliffe, near Cheltenham, boasts idyllic grounds with the River Coln running through them, and benefits from large windows and light-filled living spaces (above), arranged over three floors
A classic Cotswold home, the Grade II-listed building has an Aga in the kitchen, a huge drawing room ideal for entertaining and a tennis court (pictured), perfect for the summer ahead
The sprawling rectory (above) was built on the site of a smaller home by rector John Anby Carr in 1863, with designs by the known Gloucestershire architect Thomas Fulljames
![The home (pictured is one of the bedrooms) is listed with Savills and property agent James Walker said: '[This is a] first class family home with really pretty gardens and a stretch of river. Shipton Oliffe is an excellent village, great for Cheltenham and highly accessible'](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/07/08/13/30529266-8502003-image-a-28_1594210456536.jpg?resize=825%2C550&ssl=1)
The home (pictured is one of the bedrooms) is listed with Savills and property agent James Walker said: ‘[This is a] first class family home with really pretty gardens and a stretch of river. Shipton Oliffe is an excellent village, great for Cheltenham and highly accessible’
The sprawling rectory was built on the site of a smaller home by rector John Anby Carr in 1863, with designs by the known Gloucestershire architect Thomas Fulljames.
Standing on former glebe land it overlooks impressive Cotswold countryside scenes – while its garden offers ideal seating areas along with creative statues.
In June 1987, the house was set to be auctioned, according to a previous Country Life report, but was snapped up by a private buyer for more than £350,000 before the bidding commenced.
In June 1987, the house was set to be auctioned, according to a previous Country Life report, but was snapped up by a private buyer for more than £350,000 before the bidding commenced. Pictured is one of the six bedrooms available
Visitors approach the imposing former rectory by a long private drive from the village road before being greeted with a character-filled hall (pictured left), followed by a drawing room, a study and a dining room on the first floor
A kitchen (pictured above) complete with a substantial island opens up to a breakfast room and a more informal dining area
The Old Rectory offers an abundance of charm only enhanced by sensitive restoration and refurbishment. Pictured is the main living area on the ground floor of the home
There are three bathrooms, pictured is one of them, on the first floor, complete with fashionable fittings and neutral decorations
The kitchen and open-plan dining area (pictured above) also comes with convenient access to the back drive and glazed doors to a stunning terrace
Visitors approach the imposing former rectory by a long private drive from the village road before being greeted with a character-filled hall, followed by a drawing room, a study and a dining room on the first floor.
The Old Rectory offers an abundance of charm only enhanced by sensitive restoration and refurbishment, with the current owner having maintained and cared for the property to a high standard over the past twenty years.
A kitchen complete with a substantial island opens up to a breakfast room and a more informal dining area, with convenient access to the back drive and glazed doors to a terrace.
The attic comprises a bedroom, bathroom and particularly large space currently used as a kitchen and sitting area (pictured)
The current owner has maintained and cared for the property over the past twenty years. Above is one of the more stylish examples of living spaces found in the house
A former coach house has been integrated into the property and now plays the part of a large family living space (pictured) as well as a music room created and designed by the previous owner
Standing on former glebe land it overlooks impressive Cotswold countryside scenes – while its garden (pictured left is the rive that runs through it) offers ideal seating areas along with creative statues, seen right
The garden (pictured) has a number of terraced areas as well as several open lawns, plus a lavish avenue of trees running alongside the secluded tennis court
To one edge of the gardens (pictured is a section which provides some seating area), runs the River Coln, over which a bridge crosses allowing access to the gravelled drive at the front of the house
A former coach house has been integrated into the property and now plays the part of a large family living space, as well as a music room created and designed by the previous owner.
There are three bathrooms on the first floor, while the attic comprises a bedroom, bathroom and particularly large space currently used as a kitchen and sitting area.
The garden has a number of terraced areas as well as several open lawns, plus a lavish avenue of trees running alongside the secluded tennis court.
The home is listed with Savills and property agent James Walker said: ‘[This is a] first class family home with really pretty gardens and a stretch of river. Shipton Oliffe is an excellent village, great for Cheltenham and highly accessible.’