Moor Court was originally built in 1864 as a very substantial country house. It was vertically divided in the 1970s into a number of smaller units, North Wind being at the northern end. Typical of its period, the house has well presented and elegant rooms with good ceiling heights and large sash windows. The westerly views, across the River Severn to the distant Welsh mountains, are magnificent. Internally, the large kitchen/dining room gives an immediate feeling of space. The sitting room is a good size and has a fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Beyond is a separate study or further reception room. On the lower ground floor, the rooms are similarly proportioned and include a large utility room, a large games room/gym (with a shower room leading off) and a great home cinema. There is also a useful wine cellar. On the first floor are four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are en suite.

Outside

To the front of the house is a gravelled parking area. A separate driveway leads to the side of the house, with further parking and access to the garage, which also has a door into the house. The main garden lies to the west of the house and has the same outstanding views. There is a wide paved terrace, with three doors leading into the house. Beyond are two areas of lawn with mixed borders.

Situation

Moor Court lies on the edge of Rodborough Common and Minchinhampton Common, in the heart of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The two commons comprise over 800 acres of open pasture, managed by the National Trust, and providing excellent walks as well as a diverse range of wild flora and fauna. Minchinhampton and Nailsworth (both within 2 miles) are traditional Cotswold market towns with a good choice of schools and facilities. Other local towns include Stroud and Tetbury. The other major centres in the area include Bath, Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham, all within a 25 mile radius. Excellent private and state schools locally including Beaudesert Park (1.5 miles) and a good choice of grammar schools.

Directions

From Tom Long’s Post in the middle of Minchinhampton Common follow the road towards Rodborough and Stroud. Take the second turning left, signed to Moor Court. Continue past the Lodge and over the cattle grid. Bear left and North Wind will shortly be seen ahead of you on the right. What3words:///most.league.sprouted