Howells Mere 19, The Lower Mill Estate

Beautiful detached, west-facing holiday home with uninterrupted lake views from all three floors. Set over three levels, featuring five bedrooms (two en-suite) and a stunning top-floor open-plan living, dining and kitchen area designed to maximise the elevated lake outlook.

Three sun decks, including a newly replaced composite deck, exclusive on-site spa access and designated parking directly outside.

ACCOMODATION Contemporary, detached five-bedroom, three-storey holiday home enjoying a west-facing aspect overlooking Howells Mere Lake. The property benefits from a large ground-floor sun deck, fully replaced with composite decking last year, along with two further sun decks on the first and top floors.

The accommodation is arranged with bedrooms across the ground and first floors, including two en-suites, with the master bedroom enjoying direct access to the sun deck. The top floor offers an impressive open-plan living, kitchen and dining space ideal for entertaining, with access to the upper sun deck. Additional highlights include underfloor heating to the ground floor and master en-suite, a recently replaced boiler and kitchen hob, a boat shed included (worth circa £35,000), and the benefit of 12-month occupancy. Upgraded smoke detection system installed to meet current rental requirements.

GROUND FLOOR The property is accessed from its private car parking space. The ground floor provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising two bedrooms. The principal bedroom features a super king-size bed, built-in wardrobe, en-suite shower room and direct access to the rear decking (fully replaced with composite decking in 2025). The second bedroom is a single room, also with access to the decking, currently with the option of a trunk bed, which helps on rentals. A useful utility room completes this floor, fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer, shower and WC.

The hallway features tiled flooring, ideal for easy cleaning for rental use, with stairs leading to the first floor. The extended ground-floor deck sits directly on the water’s edge and offers generous outdoor seating space, ideal for entertaining and enjoying the lake outlook.

FIRST FLOOR  The first floor comprises three further bedrooms. Bedroom three is a bunk room, currently set up with a TV and built-in wardrobe, while bedroom four is a double room, also currently set up with a TV and built-in wardrobe. Both are positioned to the front of the property.

The principal bedroom enjoys lake views via a window overlooking Howells Mere and features a super king-size bed, built-in wardrobes, en-suite shower room and access to a private balcony. All bedrooms on this floor are carpeted, with tiled flooring to the en-suite and family bathroom. The principal en-suite further benefits from underfloor heating and feature tiling to the walls and floor. A family bathroom completes this level.

SECOND FLOOR The top floor provides an impressive open-plan living, kitchen and dining space, designed to maximise the elevated lake views. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a double oven with warming drawers, microwave and a gas hob (replaced in 2025). Wood flooring runs throughout this level.

The living area features a wood burner and enjoys direct access to the balcony, which offers ample seating and a gas BBQ, ideal for outdoor dining. To the side of the property is a launch providing direct water access, suitable for paddleboarding and other non-motorised water sports.

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 held on the remainder of a 999-year lease, with approximately 985 years remaining. Ground rent is linked to RPI and reviewed annually, currently around £3,000 per annum. The service charge is reviewed annually, operates on a not-for-profit basis, and is approximately £5,500 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.