Kilham Lane, Shipton Oliffe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A charming Cotswold stone cottage, full of character, occupying a wonderful position in this picturesque village with stunning open views to the rear

Occupying a lovely elevated position on Kilham Lane in this beautiful, unspoilt village is 3 Manor Cottage, a quintessential Cotswold stone end of terrace home. The cottage has an impressive double fronted elevation having been extended in stone to further enhance the original accommodation and now provides spacious and light living space, full of period features and a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Steps rise from the lane to the generous frontage, full of colour and a lovely space to sit and watch rural life go by. The entrance porch opens up to what could be a large study or small sitting room with a period ornate fireplace with wood burning stove, deep understairs storage cupboard, timber boards, window to the front overlooking the garden and door to the enclosed staircase.
The reception space in the cottage is excellent and from the study, a door opens to the full depth kitchen and family room, a very sociable space with a wood burning stove, stone tiled floor and leaded light window to the front. The kitchen has a four stove Rayburn oven set in a brick fireplace with floor to ceiling chimney breast, Belfast sink, fitted cabinets, breakfast plinth and granite work surface, timber floor and dual aspect windows to the rear. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room leading to the downstairs cloakroom.
The accommodation continues through to the new part of the cottage, completed in 2023 with a lovely light and bright dining room with stable door leading out to the side, stone floor, small shelved storage cupboard, double glazed window to the rear and mullion window to the side, a door opens to a very attractive sitting room with wood burning stove, stone tiled floor, and dual aspect double glazed windows to the front and side.
The generous lateral living space lends itself to very sociable living whilst allowing a family to enjoy their own private space.
The enclosed staircase rises to a split landing with painted floorboards, leading to five bedrooms served by the main bathroom and a separate shower room.
The bedrooms also have much period character with painted floorboards, original fireplaces, a wood burning stove on a raised brick plinth and brick chimney in one with exposed Cotswold stone walling. The views from the bedroom are delightful, being mainly either across the lane to the front or across the garden and meadow to the rear and the picturesque wooded backdrop.

Outside
The gardens of 3 Manor Cottage are an absolute delight and a peaceful and colourful oasis, stocked with a wonderful and varied array of mature trees, flowers, shrubs and established borders. In the front garden, two terraces are interspersed with Hawthorn, an Indian bean tree and a rarely seen foxglove tree that creates a canopy with the adjacent pear tree.
A wide pathway leads to the rear, with steps leading up to the first raised terrace with enclosed, raised pond, the top terrace enjoys the most stunning views across the adjacent meadow and wooded backdrop from a delightful seating wall. There is beech pleaching, a lilac tree, small vegetable garden and timber shed and a bamboo screen gives complete privacy to the third terrace.

The approach to 3 Manor Cottages is very special, turning into Kilham Lane from the village, crossing over the brook and gently rising up the lane that is bordered by open countryside. A short distance up on the left is a defined layby that fronts the cottages and this is the unallocated parking area used by Manor Cottages.

Shipton Oliffe is a charming village nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, approximately 7 miles east of Cheltenham. It is known for its picturesque countryside, historic architecture and tranquil atmosphere, making it a delightful place to live as a peaceful retreat.
The village is characterised by its traditional Cotswold stone houses and cottages, rolling hills and the gentle flow of the River Coln which meanders through the area . The Gloucestershire Way, a long distance footpath, passes through Shipton Oliffe allowing the stunning landscape to be explored.
Local establishments include The Frogmill Hotel, a Grade II listed country pub that has received much praise for its excellent food and comfortable accommodation. The Church of St Oswald is a remarkable example of Norman architecture and serves as a community hub for the village and
for those interested in exploring the broader Cotswold area, Shipton Oliffe serves as a very convenient base with access to nearby Cheltenham, Bourton on The Water, Winchcombe and Cirencester.

Services:
Mains water and electricity
Private Drainage