6 bed detached house for sale

Norcote House, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7

A striking and beautifully refurbished grade II Listed
Georgian country house with separate coach house,
set within approximately 20 acres.

Description
Norcote House is a handsome and well balanced Georgian country house, thoughtfully refurbished, to combine classic proportions with a calm, design-led interior. The result is a home that feels both characterful and genuinely easy to live in – cohesive, warm, and finished to a very high standard throughout.

The ground floor is arranged around a central reception hall, where original flagstone floors and a wood-burning stove set an immediately inviting tone. A series of well-proportioned reception rooms – drawing room, dining room, sitting room and study – offer real flexibility for both everyday family life and more formal occasions. Natural light runs generously through the principal rooms, most of which enjoy a south-facing aspect, giving the house a bright and uplifting quality throughout the day.

The kitchen and adjoining spaces form the practical heart of the home, well-suited to busy family living and relaxed entertaining alike. There is a natural flow between the main living areas that keeps the house feeling connected without losing definition between rooms.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite offers a private and well-considered retreat, with a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Two further en-suite bedrooms ensure comfort and privacy for family and guests alike. The second floor, accessed via two separate staircases extends the home’s versatility even further with one staircase leading to three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the other currently accommodating a home office, cinema room and gym.

The separate coach house, draped in wisteria, provides two self-contained units: A well proportioned one-bedroom apartment on the ground floor and a spacious two-bedroom apartment above with its own private entrance. These offer excellent flexibility for guests, extended family, staff or letting income, alongside a large private parking area and patio.

The house sits within approximately 20 acres of pasture and parkland, with a ha-ha, fenced paddocks, a walled garden and a range of useful outbuildings including a barn, workshop and stores. The land lies predominantly to the rear, lending a strong sense of space and seclusion, with open views across the surrounding countryside. Whether maintained as parkland, put to equestrian use, or reimagined as a rewilding or conservation project, the 20 acres offer genuine scope and flexibility.

Norcote House offers a combination of scale, quality and land that is increasingly rare in the Cotswolds, making it a compelling opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully finished country house with meaningful acreage and excellent connections -at a level that would be difficult to replicate.

Norcote House is approached via a private driveway and is situated less than two miles east of the highly sought-after market town of Cirencester. The setting is rural, with open countryside surrounding the house and a good sense of space, while remaining highly accessible to the town.

The nearby village of Ampney Crucis offers a well established local community, with a historic parish church, well-regarded primary school, cricket ground and active village hall. The Pig in the Cotswolds, a popular country pub and hotel, is within five minutes' drive.

Widely regarded as the “Capital of the Cotswolds, ” Cirencester provides an attractive and lively centre, characterised by handsome limestone architecture, refined boutiques, artisan cafés, and an excellent selection of restaurants. A Waitrose and the town’s much-loved twice-weekly markets further enhance its appeal for effortless day-to-day living.

Within easy reach, Cheltenham offers a sophisticated cultural scene, renowned for its world-class festivals-including literature, jazz, science and gastronomy-as well as its prestigious National Hunt racing calendar.

For the sporting enthusiast, the area is exceptionally well served, with renowned golf courses at Baunton, Minchinhampton, and Naunton, an extensive network of scenic bridleways, and a wealth of water-based pursuits at the nearby Cotswold Water Park, including sailing, paddle-boarding, and wild swimming.

The region is also synonymous with outstanding education, with a number of highly regarded independent schools nearby, including Beaudesert Park School, Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Westonbirt School, and Malborough College, alongside an excellent selection of state and grammar schools.

Norcote House benefits from superb connectivity. Gigaclear broadband is connected, while the M4 and M5 motorways provide swift access to London, the South-West, and the Midlands. Direct rail services ensure convenient links to key commercial centres and international airports.