39 Bondend Road, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4

This charming detached cottage occupies a 0.2 acre plot hidden from view along a private driveway. The ground floor accommodation is generous and versatile with a reception room with a fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, a sitting room with oak flooring an open fire, and a versatile bedroom/living room with separate access to the front that could be combined with the study and shower room to create a self-contained annexe (STP). The kitchen/breakfast room is superbly presented with sleek gloss wall and base units, a useful breakfast bar island and a range of built-in appliances. The kitchen opens to an orangery that is currently used as a dining room which is flooded with natural light and has bi-folding doors on two sides opening to the garden. On the first floor, the principal bedroom has windows to two aspects, built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. The second bedroom has the option to be split into two rooms with separate doors. A third bedroom, family bathroom and a ground floor utility room complete the accommodation.

Outside

The gardens are a particularly asset of the house. The principal rooms all overlook the level, well-maintained lawns interspersed with mature shrubs. A terrace off the orangery is perfect for al fresco entertaining. To the rear is a productive vegetable plot with sheds and a greenhouse. Generous gated off road parking is available to the front.

Situation

Upton St Leonards is a thriving community situated at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment and taking in the hamlets of Portway and Nuthill. The Village Hall and church are at the heart of the community along with local shops including award-winning Portway Farm Shop, a Post Office, playgroup and the Kings Head public house whilst the Bowden Hall and Hatton Court Hotels offer alternative dining venues. The recreation ground is home to many clubs including tennis, cricket and football teams. Gloucester City centre offers a full selection of recreational and retail facilities. Upton Primary School has a "Good" rating whilst secondary school options nearby are particularly strong with independent schools including Kings School in Gloucester, Wycliffe College in Stroud and Cheltenham College & Cheltenham Ladies College along with grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.