Property description
A charming stone built cottage situated within an idyllic village location just outside Cheltenham. In need of modernisation and with potential to extend (subject to planning) this Grade II listed property boasts many period features such as mullion windows, inglenook fire place, exposed stone walls and tiled roof. The accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen and a refitted bathroom. Outside there is an attractive paved garden to the front with a 75 ft x 18 ft stepped garden to the rear with views over fields and a detached timber built 18ft x 12ft studio/office with power, lighting and air conditioning. The property also benefits from an 85ft drive way with tandem parking for 4 vehicles. A rare opportunity for a builder or ambitious owner occupier. Located within a secluded rural location designated an area of outstanding natural beauty and with good links to Oxford via the A40 and Cirencester via the A417 .
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Location
Upper Dowdeswell is an idyllic Cotswold village near Dowdeswell reservoir just outside Cheltenham. This tiny hamlet comprises mostly of period stone cottages which once formed part of the grand Dowdeswell Court estate. No.10 is at the centre of a terrace of four and the only one not to be significantly extended at the rear. A secluded location surrounded by rolling hills and countryside which benefits from fibre optic broadband, a community playing field, parking area and access to countryside walks. Local amenities witihin 1 mile include the Kilkeney and Royal Oak public houses, Andoversford primary school, Post Office and convenience store, the No. 853 bus route to Cheltenham and Oxford. The village is within 5 miles of the centre of Cheltenham and 10 miles of Junction 11 of the M5 with good links to Oxford via the A40 and Cirencester/Swindon via the A435.
Outside Front
Stone façade will mullion windows tiled roof, low Cotswold stone wall with gate opening onto patio area leading to arched door way.
Lounge/Dining Room - 18\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 11\‘\‘ (5.61m x 3.63m)
Arched door way with wood panelled door and oval glass panel opening into lounge/dining room, stone mullion window to front with diamond leaded glazing to front, exposed Cotswold stone walls, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burner, exposed wood beams, laminate flooring, door to staircase and door with step down to kitchen.
Kitchen - 12\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 2\‘\‘ (3.81m x 1.88m)
Window to rear with diamond leaded glazing, range of base level storage units with work surface over, inset sink plus drainer electric hob and cooker, tiled splash backs, space for fridge/freezer, door to rear lobby.
Bathroom - 6\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 5\‘ 10\‘\‘ (2.01m x 1.78m)
UPVC double glazed window with diamond leaded effect to rear, floor to ceiling tiles, claw foot bath, pedestal wash basin, pull chain WC, wall mounted electric heater and towel rail.
Landing
Doors to bedrooms, airing cupboards and pull down ladder to loft, borrowed light wall panels.
Bedroom Two - 7\‘ 10\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 10\‘\‘ (2.39m x 2.39m)
Window to front with diamond leaded glazing, exposed floorboards and frosted glass wall panels.
Bedroom One - 11\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 9\‘ 7\‘\‘ (3.63m x 2.92m)
Stone mullion windows with diamond leaded effect glazing to front.
Loft - 17\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 6\‘ 4\‘\‘ (5.41m x 1.93m)
Boarded with power and lighting. 7ft 3\‘ into apex some restricted head clearance.
Outside Rear - 74\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 18\‘ 0\‘\‘ (22.54m x 5.48m)
A terraced garden mostly laid to patio with flower bed boarders, outside lighting, detached timber framed office/studio, path to rear gate and driveway, views over fields. Driveway 85ft x 11ft 5\‘.
Studio/Office - 18\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 5\‘\‘ (5.48m x 3.78m)
Detached single story timber framed building with glazed double doors to front and twin aspect glazed windows to front and side, power, broadband connection, lighting, air-conditioning and security alarm.
Grade II listed
Council Tax C.The owner informs us there is Fibre optic broadband in the street.
Tel: 01242 898 746
www.brixandmortimer.com
Property Features :
- Period Terrace Cottage
- 2 Bedrooms
- Lounge/Dining Room
- Kitchen & Re- Fitted Bathroom
- 74 ft x 18ft Rear Garden
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