119 Howells Mere, The Lower Mill Estate

A striking contemporary, freehold holiday home arranged over three floors, enjoying uninterrupted west-facing views across the protected Lakeshore Reserve — a tranquil nature lake rich in wildlife and natural beauty. Situated within the exclusive 550-acre Lower Mill Estate, the property benefits from access to superb private facilities including a luxury spa with indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, steam room and gym, tennis courts, additional outdoor heated pool, and access to lakes for non-motorised water sports, fishing and nature watching.

Designed to maximise its exceptional setting, the property features four sun decks positioned across all three floors, with the lake-facing terraces enjoying spectacular westerly views and sunsets. Two ground-floor bedrooms, the principal bedroom suite, and the impressive top-floor living area all take full advantage of the stunning lakeside outlook.

ACCOMODATION This substantial freehold holiday home enjoys a peaceful position on Howells Mere, while benefitting from uninterrupted west-facing views across the protected Lakeshore Reserve rather than the main Howells Mere lake itself. The property is approached via a short pathway from its allocated parking space, with ample visitor parking nearby and the overflow car park just a short walk away.

Upon entering, the impressive scale of the home is immediately apparent. A spacious entrance hall provides an ideal space for coats, boots and outdoor gear, complemented by oak flooring and generous built-in storage. To the left is a comfortable double bedroom with fitted carpet and a stylish Jack and Jill en-suite, shared with one of the rear bunk rooms. Finished to a high standard, the en-suite includes a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Further along the hallway is a well-proportioned utility/shower room with separate washing machine and tumble dryer, sink, shower cubicle and WC. At the rear of the ground floor are two further bedrooms, both currently arranged as bunk rooms but easily large enough to accommodate double beds. One benefits from direct access to the shared en-suite. Both rear bedrooms open directly onto the generous west-facing sun deck and garden, which enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy thanks to the surrounding mature foliage.

The first floor offers three additional bedrooms, one of which is currently arranged as a cinema room — a highly attractive feature for holiday guests and an excellent addition from a rental perspective. The principal bedroom occupies the rear of the property and enjoys stunning elevated views across Lakeshore Reserve through large glazed doors opening onto a private sun deck. The recently renovated en-suite has been beautifully finished and includes a large walk-in shower, wall-hung WC, twin wash hand basins, heated towel rail and contemporary tiling throughout. An external staircase from the terrace leads directly to the top-floor sun deck. A further spacious double bedroom and a beautifully appointed family shower room complete this floor.

Occupying the entire top floor is an exceptional open-plan living space, flooded with natural light from extensive glazing to both the front and rear elevations. The elevated position creates spectacular far-reaching views across the estate, surrounding lakes and open countryside, while the rear aspect enjoys breathtaking sunsets over Lakeshore Reserve. The kitchen is well designed and generously sized, featuring integrated Neff appliances, induction hob, dishwasher and ample storage, with direct access onto the front terrace. The dining area comfortably accommodates large groups, making the property ideally suited to larger family stays and high-end holiday rentals.

The sitting area is undoubtedly the standout feature of the home — an extraordinary space designed entirely around the views, natural light and connection to the surrounding landscape. Sliding doors open onto the upper sun deck, creating a superb entertaining and relaxation space with panoramic west-facing lake views that are simply remarkable.

THE LOWER MILL ESTATE: The property benefits from full access to the facilities at the exclusive Lower Mill Estate, including the on-site private spa with outdoor and indoor heated swimming pools, sauna, steam room, gym, and natural plunge pool. A further heated swimming pool, set in a more traditional country-house style, is also available for residents and guests.

The estate additionally offers tennis courts, children’s play areas, and a network of nature trails, along with numerous freshwater lakes ideal for fishing, wild swimming, wildlife watching, and non-motorised water sports. Lower Mill Estate is a well-established and highly regarded destination for holidaymakers, known for its outstanding natural setting and exceptional on-site amenities

ANNUAL RUNNING COSTS: The property is FREEHOLD. The service charge is reviewed annually, operates on a not-for-profit basis, and is approximately £6,500 per annum.

Council tax is only applicable if the property is used purely as a second or holiday home and not rented out. These properties are currently exempt from the ‘double council tax’ on second homes imposed by Cotswold District Council, as they are specifically designated as holiday accommodation.

The property is currently a well-established holiday let. Further information is available on request