Thames Head House is a beautifully restored three-bedroom former canal building, with a fourth bedroom and shower room in the annexe. Located within a mile of both Kemble station, and the Cotswold Airport, it’s also just a 500m stroll to the excellent Thameshead Inn.

Thames Head House, CirencesterThames Head House, Cirencester (Image: hamptons.co.uk) Built in 1784 and once part of the Thames & Severn Inland Waterway, the property offers unique views of the river’s source. From its sought-after rural location, it enjoys fantastic views across the surrounding countryside from each level.

The living space is perfectly arranged for modern family living and entertaining. The ground floor includes two characterful dual-aspect reception rooms – each with inset wood burners – a useful home office, cloakroom, and a fitted kitchen with a full-height ceiling.

Thames Head House, CirencesterThames Head House, Cirencester (Image: hamptons.co.uk) Thames Head House, CirencesterThames Head House, Cirencester (Image: hamptons.co.uk) The bedrooms are arranged over the first floor, comprising a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, both beautifully appointed. From the landing, a staircase rises into the loft space providing scope for further rooms, subject to planning permission.

Thames Head House, CirencesterThames Head House, Cirencester (Image: hamptons.co.uk) Thames Head House, CirencesterThames Head House, Cirencester (Image: hamptons.co.uk) This property also provides attractive landscaped gardens with extensive parking, a useful annex / outbuilding, separate workshop, and a south-westerly aspect with a unique view to the source of the river Thames.

Thames Head House, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 6NZ. Guide price £995,000, Hamptons, 01285 895680; hamptons.co.uk