High Street, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

An immaculately presented two bedroom apartment, the perfect Cotswold bolt-hole or investment.

Description

Recently renovated to a very high standard, Old Bank Flat offers immaculately presented first floor accommodation. The attention to detail is clearly show in the fixtures and fittings, and has been run as a very successful holiday let property.
Entering the apartment, the stairs lead into a bright hallway. The kitchen/dining/sitting room has been completely replaced and designed to provide a tranquil space. The kitchen is fully equipped with built in appliances such as an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is plenty of space for a dining table and sitting area.

There are two spacious double bedrooms and a family bathroom, fitted with a rolltop bath and twin basins.

Outside there is a small, private seating space perfect for a morning coffee or enjoying the afternoon sun.

The current owners refurbished the apartment for holiday let purposes, which have been very successful but the property would also appeal to purchasers looking for a Cotswold bolt-hole.

Location

Bourton-on-the-Water provides for every day amenities including a Post Office, cash points, library, shops and restaurants. There are further amenities are nearby Stow-on-the-Wold including two banks. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. The area is known for interesting churches and there are important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate and further afield there is the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools in the area including Kitebrook at Moreton-in-Marsh, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham and an excellent range of schools in and around Oxford. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its excellent academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

Sporting opportunities in the area include hunting, fishing and shooting. There are golf courses at Naunton Downs, Burford and Lyneham and National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There are fine local walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiast.

Road and rail links are very good with fast access to Oxford and London via the A44/M40 or the mainline stations at Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 730 sq ft



Directions

From Stow on the Wold, take the A429 towards Bourton on The Water. Follow the road for approximately 3 miles before turning left at the traffic lights. Continue on Station Road for approximately three quarters of a mile, where the property will be found above Al Reine Café and ‘The Victorian Christmas Shop.’

The apartment can be accessed on foot via a grey gate to the left hand side.

Additional Info

Local Authority – Cotswold District Council. Band B.

Services – Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Electric radiators.

Agents Note – there is no designated parking with the property but there is a long stay car park located approximately 0.2 miles away (charges apply) and short stay parking outside the property for dropping off.

Tenure – Freehold.

Town and Country Planning – The property lies within the area administered by Cotswold District Council, to whom interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for the property.

Wayleaves, Rights of Way and Easements – The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale, or not.

Viewing - Strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills.

Date of Information – Photographs taken Summer 2023, Particulars prepared July 2024.