Upper Slaughter GL54

Detailed Description

Keynstons Hay is a Grade II listed Cotswold stone cottage, with accommodation arranged over three floors. The front door opens to the entrance hall, which holds a useful storage area which could be used as a boot room. To the left is the sitting room, which benefits from the character exposed beams and open fireplace. Next to the stairs is the shower room, with a walk in shower, toilet cistern and farmhouse style sink. The old pantry is also located off the hallway. The room is spacious enough for a seated table and leads through to the modern kitchen/breakfast room extension. The pitched roof kitchen contains fitted timber units, oven, steamer, hob and floating extractor fan. A Cotswold stone island provides space for food preparation, while also leaving enough room for a large dining table. The large benched windows offer views across the garden and double doors leads out to the sheltered patio area. There is also a walk in cupboard off the kitchen containing another sink and storage area.

On the first floor there is a second bathroom, with both an attached and rainfall shower over the bath, toilet cistern and another farmhouse style sink. Three of the four double bedrooms are also located on this floor, with views over the lawned garden.

From the stairs the second floor opens up to a landing area, which could be used as a study, and leads through to the final double bedroom. From this floor views can be seen across the neighbouring Manor gardens and countryside.

Outside

The property is accessed through electronic gates to the gravelled parking area. To the right is a two bay car port with a converted loft above and office to the side. To the left is a large timber shed suitable for storage. Through the wooden gate there is access to the enclosed lawned garden and patio area.

Tenancy

Minimum term of 24 months.

Deposit of £7,500 (five weeks rent).

Council tax band F.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only.

Location

The property lies in the village of Upper Slaughter, which is located within a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself offers the award winning Lords of the Manor Hotel, providing a bar and restaurant. A range of independent shops, dining opportunities and local amenities can be found within 2.9 miles at the village of Bourton-on-the-Water and within 3.4 miles at the market town of Stow-on-the-Wold.

The main centres in the region are the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham (17.9 miles to the west), the historic market town of Cirencester (18 miles to the south west), the city of Gloucester (26 miles to the west) and Swindon (33.5 miles to the south).

The property is also well placed for commuting, with the A40 within 7.2 miles and the M5 within 26 miles. Direct rail service to London Paddington is available at Cheltenham (approximately 18.8 miles) and Kemble (approximately 23.1 miles).

Recreational pursuits in the locality include National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, water sports at the Cotswold Water Park, and polo at Cirencester Park. There are also a range of local golf, rugby and cricket clubs.

There is a selection of private and state schools in the area, to include Hatherop Castle, Cheltenham Ladies, Rendcomb College, Beaudesert Park and Cheltenham College.