Southam Lane, Southam, GL52

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DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Monks Rest, the epitome of an original "chocolate box" Grade II Listed, detached thatched cottage.  Located in the popular Cotswold village of Southam, this charming 3/4 bedroom property is beautifully presented and has been exceptionally well-maintained throughout, during the present owners tenure. Sitting in a generous plot approaching 0.25 of an acre, this special cottage is steeped in history and enjoys well-established, pretty, south-facing gardens, ample driveway parking for several vehicles and a large useful garden room/store.  

It should be noted, that whilst a beautiful home, Monks Rest also offers exceptional potential for those looking for an AirBnB investment, due to its picturesque and private semi-rural setting, yet close proximity to Cheltenham Racecourse, numerous walking routes on the doorstep and convenient access to Cheltenham town centre, just 3 miles distant.  This delightful and exceptionally pretty cottage is steeped in history and has been thoughtfully well-maintained, preserving a wealth of charming original features.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors with the ground floor accommodation briefly comprising an entrance hall, sitting room with leaded windows, gas fire, beamed ceiling and staircase to the first floor, opening into a dining room with beamed ceiling, second staircase to the first floor and original oak door out to the garden.  The galley kitchen extends into a large pantry and utility room.  Completing the ground floor accommodation are a ground floor bedroom 4/study and contemporary bathroom, with shower over bath.  

On the first floor are three bedrooms, accessed via two separate staircases, the principal bedroom benefitting from an ensuite shower room.

Externally, the property enjoys a decked veranda, generous mature gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and stocked with a wide variety of trees and shrubs and a spacious detached garden room/store with power.  A gravel driveway, provides ample parking for several vehicles. 

SITUATION

Monks Rest is located in a picturesque setting on the edge of the rural Cotswold village of Southam, with its 12th Century church and manor house.   The  villages of Prestbury, Woodmancote and Bishops Cleeve are all less than 1.5 miles away.  All provide excellent amenities, including excellent schooling, several public houses and restaurants, church, artisan butchers, chemist and post office.  A wider variety of amenities can be found in the towns of Cheltenham, approximately 3 miles distant and Winchcombe, 4 miles distant.  The property is well positioned to provide convenient access to Cheltenham Racecourse and also offers excellent transport links to the M5 and Ashchurch train station.

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