Dale Street, Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A delightful Grade II listed five bedroom cottage in a sought after village.

Description

Situated on a no-through road within the Conservation Area in the much sought after village of Naunton, The Old Forge is full of character with a wealth of features such as handsome fireplaces, window seats and exposed timbers. Formerly a cottage and forge, The Old Forge is Grade II listed and dates back to the 17th century with later alterations. The property provides charming accommodation over three floors and enjoys a magical terraced garden. The current owners carried out a programme of improvement in 2017 including the reconfiguration of the ground floor, installation of a new utility room, heating system, re-wiring and re-plumbing.

The Old Forge is approached through a wrought-iron gate with a gravelled drive. Steps lead down to the pretty cobbled terrace. The sitting room has an impressive limestone fireplace modelled on a 17th century fireplace with a woodburning stove. There is a limestone floor with under-floor heating, window seat, exposed beams and an oak staircase rising to the first floor. Steps lead up to a well-proportioned dining room with doors opening to the terrace. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and an island unit providing extra space for storage and food preparation. Double doors open to the terrace. Completing the ground floor is a study, a snug and a WC.

The principal bedroom has a range of fitted cupboards and access to a generous en suite shower room. On the first floor there is also a family bathroom and double bedroom with original stone fireplace. Two further bedrooms and a family shower room are accessed from a staircase rising from the snug. On the second floor is bedroom three with superb exposed beams.

The gardens at the Old Forge are a delight; wending their way up through various "rooms" to the kitchen garden at the top and a lovely view over the village. Adjacent to the property are dining terraces. Steps rise to the main garden where mature lawns are flanked by established beds. A path leads up to the parterre with wisteria and roseclad pergola over and continues up to the top of the garden where the
fine view can be fully appreciated.

Location

The Old Forge is situated in the sought after village of Naunton which lies in the Windrush Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a church, chapel and public house as well as the popular Naunton Downs Golf Club. The area is well-served by the local market town of Stow-on the-Wold and has excellent road and mainline rail links with Kingham being approximately 10 miles distant bringing a number of important conurbations within easy commuting distance.

The nearby market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourtonon-the-Water provide shopping, cultural and leisure amenities including banks, petrol stations, supermarkets, libraries, veterinary surgeries and speciality shops. Also within reasonable proximity is the acclaimed Daylesford Organic Farm Shop (10 miles). Cheltenham is renowned for the provision of highachieving private schools including Cheltenham College and Junior School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Beaudesert Park Pre and Prep Schools and Dean Close School.

Kitebrook School at Moreton-inMarsh is highly sought after and within easy reach. There is a primary school in Cold Aston (3.5 miles) and a highly regarded secondary school in Bourton-on-the-Water (5.5 miles).

Communications to the area are excellent with good access to the M5 (Junctions 10, 11 and 11a) leading to the West Country and the M40 (Junctions, 8, 9, 10 & 11) providing easy access to London, Heathrow Airport and the Midlands. Train links for the area are good with regular services to London Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham. Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Lyneham and Chipping Norton. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester. The surrounding countryside is particularly beautiful with traditional Cotswold villages, an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, interesting churches and important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate.

Square Footage: 2,816 sq ft



Directions

From Stow-on-the-Wold take the B4068 signposted to Cheltenham for approximately five miles. Ignore the first turning for Naunton and proceed for about half-a-mile turning sharp right at the second turning for Naunton and continue to the village. Upon reaching the village turn right into Dale Street and The Old Forge will be found on your right after about 55 metres. ///vivid.willpower.inert

Additional Info

Agent's Note: The neighbouring property has a right of way across The Old Forge to maintain the rear of their property.

Local Authority: Cotswold District Council t . Council Tax: Council Tax Band F.

EPC rating = D.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations. Electric charging point. Underfloor heating to parts of the property.

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.

Viewing: Strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold. T: .

Particulars prepared: June 2024. Photographs taken: June 2024.