House for sale in Somerford Keynes, Lower Mill Lane, Cirencester - 4 bedrooms

·contemporary glass fronted architect designed home
·lakeside position
·large open plan upside-down living
·access to exclusive luxury private spa with 3 pools, steam, sauna & treatments
·alfresco summer living
·prestige peninsula location
·canoe from your decking
·proven rental income
·500 acre private nature reserve

Just an hour and half from London takes you to the idyllic Cotswold Water Park with its 40 square miles of reserves, lakes, cycle paths, canals and walks. Lower Mill Estate is a private community of architect designed homes set within a private 500 acre nature reserve, with two Sites of Special Scientific Interest and a £6m luxury award-winning spa.

Many of the owners are families with young children or couples who enjoy the peace, nature and tranquility of Lower Mill and the opportunity to participate in all the varied outdoor activities available, from bird watching, walking, sailing, fishing, cycling, tennis and swimming to owner-organised community festivals on the August Bank holiday and New Year holidays. As you arrive at Lower Mill, a sense of peace and contentment overwhelms you - you are 'home' - a gated entry system and discrete security patrols means that kids can jump on their bikes and head off on their own adventures the minute the car arrives and you settle in.

The House

Situated on the Peninsula and facing on to Somerford Lagoon, the largest lake, the house commands one of the prime locations on the Lower Mill Estate. Jambile is a four bed-roomed luxury contemporary house with floor to ceiling glass walls to two bedrooms and double height glass wall with balcony to the first floor open plan living room that overlooks the main lagoon.

The decking leads out from the two main ground double floor bedrooms up to the water's edge and provides a superb vantage point for watching the wildlife and water birds darting in and out of the reeds. A spiral staircase leads up to the first floor full width balcony to the main open-plan living area.

To the front of the house an area of planting and gravel provides an additional private area to sit and relax. The house has its own parking space in the Peninsula cul-de-sac with additional parking available near the shop and tennis courts.

First Floor

Main Living Area

The first floor open-plan living area is double height with a whole glass wall overlooking Somerford Lagoon. Two large 'Velfac' glass wall doors slide open to provide access to the balcony and spiral staircase down to the main decking. The open plan living allows plenty of space for dining and seating around the fireplace. Two tall radiators. A contemporary 'Scan' wood-burning stove is located in an alcove overhanging the ground floor.

The living area is completed by the large open-plan kitchen and breakfast bar with granite tops and glass and gloss fronted drawers and cupboards. Appliances include a stainless steel six-burner gas hob and double oven, glass/stainless steel cooker hood, double American style fridge/freezer with ice-maker, stainless steel dishwasher, double Franke sink with feature tap.

Flooring is real oak throughout.

Lighting to the main living area is designed by John Cullen Lighting (of the Kings Rd, London) and provides 'scene' lighting that can be set using any combination of the spots, wall and feature lights in the kitchen and living area - the main control unit is situated in the loft.

Technology - the house is wired with Cat 5 cables giving internet, phone and TV access to all rooms. The main room also has 6 double mains sockets directly wired with high quality Russ Andrews cabling to ensure all audio and TV equipment is protected from 'mains noise'. Satellite is cabled to the Lower Mill Estate satellite dish receiver.

Bedroom 4. Single bedroom/office (often used with bunk beds in other houses) with double glazed window to front. Oak flooring. Loft hatch fitted with wooden loft ladder - leads to large floored loft space with ample storage. (In some other houses this area has been converted into an additional bedroom and bathroom).

Landing. Oak flooring landing and carpeted stairs down to ground floor

Ground Floor

Main Entrance & hallway; The covered portico opens to the entrance hall with oak flooring. Double airing cupboard housing the calor gas boiler, large storage tank and shelving. Walk-in under-stair cupboard with storage and circuit boards.
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with carpeted floor and single window to the front. Two wall lights,
Bedroom 2 - Master Bedroom; Double bedroom with Velfac glass patio doors that lead directly onto the decking and Somerford Lagoon. Two double built-in wardrobes with solid doors. Carpeted floor and two wall lights. En-suite bathroom with limestone floor and wall tiles, full wall mirror, toilet, bowl basin sink on unit and large bath with central fill and built in hand shower unit. Heated ladder towel rail. Down-lighters. Window to side.
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom with Velfac glass patio doors that lead directly onto the decking and Somerford Lagoon. Carpeted floor and two wall lights.
Utility/Boot room; Large sink with drainer and double cupboard under, Plumbing for washing machine.
Family Bathroom; finished with limestone floor and wall tiles. Toilet and washbasin. Large shower cabinet with feature curved glass-doored shower comprising rain shower and massage shower combinations. Heated ladder towel rail. Down-lighters. Window to side.
Room sizes are approximate and the details will need to be confirmed prior to purchase.
Services: Mains water & sewage, Mains electricy, Calor Gas (main estate central facility)
Council Tax Banding; E (discount 10% for holiday home plus further 1 month discount for 6th Jan to 5th Feb closedown period) 2010/11 council tax was £1,449
Planning permission allows property to be used as a 'holiday home' and not a primary residence.
Leasehold: Ground Rent (2010 £1,664.54) and Service Charge to include all common areas, Mill Village Pool and the Spa (2011 £2,867 estimated)
Rental opportunities; The property has been used as a family holiday home and more recently to provide holiday rental income with the family using the property extensively at other times of the year. Rental income for 09/10 was £27,200 (163 days) but greater income potential if agents are given more availability from new owner. Some furniture may be available. The property is currently advertised on the following website;

What the press said about the Lower Mill Estate development: "The cacophony of the natural sounds on Lower Mill is completely captivating Financial Times "The idea behind Lower Mill Estate is to live surrounded by nature. The nature and wildlife were there first, so they fit the houses around them, not the other way round. Nature comes first, houses second The Observer "It's a beautiful site and houses are well-designed The Independent "Lower Mill Estate in Gloucestershire where sustainable construction, ecology and design come together in one feel-good eco-cuddle Kevin McCloud Sunday Times "A residential nature reserve not a soulless enclave of identikit executive homes, but a sustainable place where ecology dovetails with world class architecture Evening Standard