- Wealth of character features +
- Cotswold stone +
- High ceilings and large windows +
- Views over the Evenlode Valley from the top floor +
- South-facing cottage garden +
- Detached single garage +
- Active village community +
- Idyllic countryside walks +
- Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre close by +
- Train to London at Moreton-in-Marsh (2.2 miles) +
Charming period semi-detached cottage, located in a pretty Cotswold hill village
1 School House was built in 1828, as the official residence of the deputy headteacher of the village school
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This pretty semi-detached period cottage is further complemented by cottage gardens, original outbuilding with adjoining privy and a detached single garage
The cottage is atypical with large windows, light atmosphere and high ceilings
The ground floor consists of a kitchen/breakfast room with a wealth of character with part exposed stone wall and ceiling beams, and offers a selection of storage cupboards, a large pantry cupboard with fitted shelving, and space for an upright fridge freezer
The spacious sitting room is generous in size with an imposing open stone fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, original window seat and access to the entrance porch with door to the street
From the hall the original winding staircase leads to the first floor, where there are two good-size bedrooms and a fitted vintage-style family bathroom
On the top floor, there is a large double bedroom with exposed A-frame and far-reaching views over the surrounding rooftops towards Stow-on-the-Wold, and a dressing room and storeroom
EPC Band E
OUTGOINGS
Council tax – band E
Tax payable for 2024/25 - £2,582.70
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and gas are connected
Shared private drainage
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 73.8 Mbps if provider is BT
SITUATION
Cotswold hill village about 1.5 miles west of the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, within the catchment area for Chipping Campden School
Award-winning pub ‘The Horse & Groom’ Church and active village community centred around the old school, which is now used as a village hall
Popular Batsford Arboretum and Garden Centre
Daylesford Organic, including the exclusive ‘Club by Bamford’ is about 8.5 miles away
Moreton-in-Marsh provides a good range of shops and amenities for everyday needs
Other local centres include Oxford (29 miles), Stratford-upon-Avon (17), Cirencester (25) and Cheltenham (22)
Good train services from Moreton-in-Marsh, the fastest reaching Paddington from 92 minutes
OUTSIDE
The south facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with an abundance of mature planting beds and shrubs, a terraced seating area, and access to the large brick-built outbuilding,
The cottage is accessed through a pedestrian gate off the A44, and down some steps, over which it has a right of way
There is also a useful single garage situated on the side road by the Village Hall