Gloucestershire

The Beach House, Lakes By Yoo

Guide price - £4,800,000
Sold

Area (approx)
5,069 Sq Ft / 470,9 Sq M

12 Newfound Reach, Coln Waters
Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3FU

A striking masterpiece in a picturesque setting within the exclusive Lakes by Yoo estate.

Layout

6 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
3 Reception Rooms

Services

Mains water and electricity. Gas central heating
Drainage is an estate owned and managed system
Underfloor heating throughout

The AreaThe Lakes by Yoo

The Lakes by Yoo is a luxury lakeside development located in the Cotswolds. It is a private estate offering a range of stunning properties, including contemporary lakeside homes and countryside retreats. The development is centred around a series of lakes, providing a picturesque and tranquil setting.

Location: The Lakes by Yoo is situated in the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. The Cotswolds is known for its rolling hills, charming villages, and picturesque landscapes.

Properties: The development offers a variety of upscale properties, including contemporary lakeside homes and spacious cottages. These properties are designed by world-renowned architects and feature modern amenities and high-end finishes.

Lakes: The development is built around a series of lakes, offering residents beautiful water views and opportunities for water-based activities such as boating and fishing.

Amenities: The Lakes by Yoo provides residents with access to a range of luxury amenities, including a spa, fitness centre, and a concierge service. There are also outdoor activities available, such as walks and biking trails.

Privacy and Security: The development is designed to offer residents a high level of privacy and security. It’s often popular among individuals seeking an exclusive and secluded retreat.

Environmental Considerations: The Lakes by Yoo development has incorporated sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into its design and construction. This includes efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.

The delightful town of Lechlade-on-Thames lies on the River Thames and is 1.5 miles to the east. Lechlade has a thriving town centre with a good selection of shops, including many antique-dealers and an array of wonderful places to eat and drink.

Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, is only 10.9 miles to the west and is a lovely market town with a fascinating history. In Roman times, Cirencester, known as ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’, was the second largest town only to London. The town became a very prosperous wool town in the medieval period, which is the basis for the charming town with ancient honey coloured stone buildings in picturesque narrow streets.

The Market Place is the heart of the town and is home to a Charter Market (every Monday and Friday) and a Farmers’ Market (every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month).

The wonderful variety of quality independent shops makes shopping in Cirencester a delight. Enjoy exploring the courtyards with their individual style, and the many historic streets radiating from the town centre. Cirencester is renowned for its specialist shops, individual boutiques, fascinating antique emporiums and craft shops as well as national chain stores.

Cirencester Park – Earl Bathurst’s 3,000 acre estate was designed by Alexander Pope. Open daily, the public are free to wander in the extensive 19th century parkland accessed from the entrance gates on Cecily Hill.

Whether you fancy a lavish three course meal, afternoon tea, traditional pub food or a quiet drink with friends you need to look no further. Cirencester has a wide variety of eating establishments.

The Beach House, Lakes By YooAbout this home

Built in 2019, The Beach House is a striking masterpiece in a picturesque setting within the exclusive Lakes by Yoo estate.

The property not only offers light, space and height in abundance; it has been beautifully designed, demonstrating modern day living at its finest.

The spacious layout on the ground floor works perfectly for a family or those who are keen on entertaining. The kitchen/dining/sitting room is very much the heart of the home with large glazed doors overlooking the lake and open onto the terrace; forming a seamless link between the inside and out. The terrace, provides a perfect space to dine, entertain and relax.

Three of the six, spacious bedrooms are located on the ground floor. Much like the ground floor, the three bedrooms on the first floor take full advantage of the views. The main bedroom is particularly impressive; having a dressing room, large ensuite bath/shower room and the most amazing outlook.

The garden is laid to lawn and made private due to the a variety of established trees and shrubs that form the boundary. A beach that provides access to the lake.

There is a large sweeping driveway with large parking area to the front of the property with a pathway leading to the front door.

The area is well renowned for not only having some of the most beautiful villages and countryside, but also some of the most fantastic pubs and restaurants the area has to offer.

There are a number of fantastic schools, both private and state, all being within easy driving distance.

Road communications are excellent to the A417/A419 and A40 which in turn provides access in all directions, via the M4, M5 and M40.

Rail links are also good, with regular trains from Charlbury, Swindon and Oxford.

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AREA (APPROX)

5,069 Sq Ft / 470,9 Sq M

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Further information

Learn more about the home & area with our local expert

Ben Bentley

Ben is a country house specialist, based in the Cotswolds, where he has operated for a number of years having previously worked for Strutt & Parker. Here, he focuses on selling properties across some of the most desirable addresses in the region. In 2020, Ben co-founded The Country House Department with Andrew Russell.