Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

Close Hill is a beautifully presented home located in the heart of the village, with views across the adjoining countryside. The property has been extended and renovated by the current owners to provide glorious light accommodation that will appeal to a range of buyers.

A beautiful entrance hall with vaulted ceilings provides a great sense of arrival. A cloakroom is on hand in the hall before you are drawn into some amazing entertaining spaces which include a drawing room with snug area and with a dual aspect log burning stove and doors leading out onto the terrace. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of units and island and leads through to the dining area and sitting area beyond, all of which enjoy stunning views across the gardens and beyond. A very useful utility and boot room are adjacent to the kitchen. Further accommodation on the ground floor consists of a study with views over the village, two double bedrooms and family bathroom. It is worth noting that these two rooms offer fantastic accommodation for a multitude of uses ie playroom, office.

Stairs lead up onto a very light landing area where two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom are on hand along with a spacious principal bedroom suite with dressing area and en suite and offering views across the gardens to the South and the West.

Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached over a private lane and through timber gates where parking is on hand for several vehicles along with access to a double garage with electric doors. A very good integral storage room is also provided off the garage. External stairs lead to a room with en suite above the garage. This space is currently used as a gym but could also be guest accommodation or office space away from the main house if required. The gardens and grounds approach 0.8 acres in total with generous lawns, well planted mature beds, a range of trees and some superb hard landscaping to provide the perfect locations for outdoor entertaining. A play area has been created for children and a productive orchard can also be found in the grounds.

Naunton is a particularly desirable village in the North Cotswolds, situated in a peaceful valley around the slopes of the River Windrush. The village offers wonderful views and is conveniently located for good access to Stow-on-the-Wold and Cheltenham.
Naunton has a superb community, a Public House offering good pub food and real ales from the local Donnington Brewery, a village hall with various events organised, Church of St Andrew, village cricket club, and nearby Naunton Downs golf club. Guiting Power, just two miles away and provides a wonderful shop, café, two pubs and the Guiting Montessori nursery. Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water provide day to day amenities including a range of pubs and restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Nearby is Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and more comprehensive facilities can be found in Cheltenham, Cirencester and Oxford. Schooling in the area is outstanding including Cold Aston, Temple Guiting, The Cotswold School and many other popular Cheltenham and Oxford schools. Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Cheltenham and Stratford-upon- Avon, golf courses at Naunton Downs, Broadway and Lyneham, rugby at Gloucester and a large network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and horse riding.