Donnington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

A traditional semi-detached village house with wonderful views

Description

Hill Cottage is a charming Cotswold stone period property situated in an elevated position on the edge of the village, enjoying wonderful rural views. The property is believed to date from the early 18th century and extended in the early 21st century. The beautifully presented accommodation is set out over two floors and is decorated in a subtle palette of colours throughout.

Hill Cottage is approached from the village lane over a private drive which leads to a garage and parking. The front garden is lovely with an area of lawn and well-stocked beds contained within low Cotswold stone walls. The front door opens into a well-proportioned sitting room with open fire and views of the countryside. To the rear of the house is a dining room with a fireplace housing a wood burning stove and double doors opening out to the terrace. There is a charming kitchen fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and plenty of room for a table and chairs. Situated off the kitchen is a useful utility with access to the garden, perfect for rural life. Completing the ground floor is a WC.

On the first floor is a spacious dual aspect principal bedroom with en suite shower room and fitted cupboards. There are three further excellent bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The principal garden lies to the rear and gently slopes upwards. The garden is full of character with areas of lawn, well-stocked beds, specimen trees and an area for growing vegetables and berries. A paved south-facing terrace adjoining the house is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or glass of wine. A special feature of the garden is the wonderful summer house which is ideal for a number of uses such as entertaining, reading, art studio or home office. There is also a useful former stone pig sty, shed and a green house.

Location

Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hill Cottage is situated in the small historic village of Donnington. Donnington Mill, home to the Donnington Brewery, is just under two miles away. In 1646 the Battle of Stow, the last pitched battle of the English Civil War, is believed to have taken place in the parish, when 3,000 Royalists were defeated by Parliamentarian forces. The village is very well placed for the A429 Fosse Way which links to the A40 and A44. Nearby Stow-on-the-Wold has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. Kingham and the renowned Daylesford organic farm shop, spa and restaurant is just over three miles away, and Soho Farmhouse is a 20 mile drive. Moreton-in-Marsh provides first class day-to-day shopping including supermarkets. It also has a mainline station with direct services to London Paddington, Oxford and the Midlands. The major centres of Oxford, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon offer more extensive shopping, leisure and educational facilities. The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival or the Big Feastival, as well a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Square Footage: 1,838 sq ft



Directions

From Stow-on-the-Wold take the A429 towards Moreton-in-Marsh. After about two miles take the left turn onto Donnington Lane signposted “Donnington Village Only”. Continue for about 370 yards until the lane bends to the left. Turn right leaving Donnington Lane and continue for about 110 metres. The lane will bear to the left and Hill Cottage will be found on the right after about 98 yards.

Additional Info

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council, Telephone . Council Tax Band F.

Services: Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.
Gigaclear high speed fibre broadband

Viewing: Strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills. Tel: .

Particulars prepared: April 2024. Photographs taken: April 2024.