Upton Hill, Upton St. Leonards, Gloucester, GL4

A charming and beautifully presented detached cottage on Upton Hill offering a delightful blend of period charm and modern styling. The kitchen/living room is the heart of the home with a vaulted ceiling, French doors to the garden and a stylish range of sleek painted units with integrated appliances, a range oven and quartz work surfaces whilst there is ample room for a dining table and informal seating. By contrast, the sitting room has traditional exposed stone fireplace and ceiling beams and a Clearview stove with a fitted study and utility room with cloakroom completing the ground floor. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with the principal bedroom offering delightful views over pastures and an en suite shower room whilst a family bathroom serves the other rooms. An attic room offers valuable additional space.

Outside

The principal gardens are to the side of the house with a paved terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining and a level lawn all surrounded by fenced and hedged boundaries. A Westerly-facing terrace to the rear is ideal for watching the sun set with a refreshing drink. Automated gates give access to the gravelled parking area with a double garage with studio room over, car port and driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles.

Situation

Situated on the slopes of Upton Hill, the property occupies an enviable position. Upton St. Leonards has a village hall, Church and Primary School at the heart of the community along with a range of local shops, a Post Office, playgroup and public house whilst the Bowden Hall and Hatton Court Hotels offer alternative dining venues. The recreation field is home to many clubs including tennis, cricket and football teams. Nearby Painswick is a vibrant community and offers a playgroup and primary school with recreational opportunities including tennis, rugby, cricket and bowls clubs whilst many other groups meet at the Painswick Centre. There are several local shops, galleries, tearooms and restaurants along with a pharmacy, doctors’ surgery and dentists.

Secondary schools in the area are particularly strong in both the private and state sectors with independent schools including Kings School in Gloucester, Wycliffe College and Beaudesert Park Schools in Stroud, and Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College and Dean Close all in Cheltenham whilst there are grammar schools in Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.