Bell Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

Pretty and superbly presented cottage with excellent income potential, situated in the heart of the village

Currently a successful holiday let in a popular North Cotswold village

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This former shop has been transformed into a stylish one-bedroom Cotswold stone pier-de-terre or holiday-let, with an abundance of original period features, whilst offering a contemporary twist with a modern fitted kitchen with attractive copper pull handles and granite work surfaces
The kitchen offers a good selection of wall and base units with integrated appliances, such as a stainless-steel electric oven and separate induction hob, washing machine and fridge-freezer and a fitted breakfast bar, with a stable door that opens onto the courtyard garden, complemented by original period features such as flagstone floor and oak wooden window bench
The adjoining sitting room, has a fully exposed stone feature wall, beautifully lit, creating a stunning backdrop to the pretty brick fireplace, incorporating a cast-iron wood burner and log storage, with an integrated spiral stone staircase leading to the first floor
On the first floor, the double bedroom oozes character, with an apex ceiling, exposed brick pillar and cross beams, while the velux windows offer lovely views over the nearby church. An archway leads to the through-wardrobe area, providing ample storage and connecting to the vintage-style bathroom featuring a elegant roll-top bath with shower tap attachment, pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level wc and exposed roof beams
The cottage is currently being run as a successful holiday let which has been operating since August 2024
Details of current turnover can be shared with interested investment buyers

OUTGOINGS
Council tax – band C
Tax payable for 2025/26 - £2,020.69

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected
Gas fired central heating
Average broadband speeds advertised within this postcode are up to 26.5 Mbps if provider is BT
EPC Band E

SITUATION
Attractive Cotswold village with many period properties Communally run post office/store/cafe, two public houses, parish church and primary school
Good selection of shops and amenities for everyday needs in both Chipping Campden and Moreton-in-Marsh, just 3 miles away
Academy Status Schools for ages between 11 and 18, at both Chipping Campden (3 miles) and Bourton-on-the-Water (10)
Private schools nearby are Kitebrook Preparatory School (5 miles) and Kingham Hill School (8)
The award-winning Daylesford Farm Shop, including the exclusive ‘The Club by Bamford’ is about 10.5 miles away
The Members’ Club, Soho Farmhouse, is about 20.5 miles away
Good train services from Moreton-in-Marsh to London/Paddington from 92 minutes

OUTSIDE
The courtyard garden is generous in size with ample space for alfresco dining, as well as a wooden-built studio adding flexibility to the outdoor space, ideal as a home studio, etc.
Brick-built storeroom
The cottage has three separate entrances. The front door, and in the courtyard are two gates, one which leads out to the lovely lane which leads down to the church featured in the ‘Father Brown’ TV series, and the other which leads via a communal right of way onto Bell Bank where you will find on-street parking is conveniently available, and which leads to the popular shop/café
One adjoining property has a right of way through the side of the courtyard garden, but it is rarely used