The Square, Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

Charming two bedroom cottage in the desirable village of Upper Slaughter.

Description

4 The Square is a Grade II Listed cottage nestled within one of the most idyllic honey-hued North Cotswolds villages. The property dates from the early 17th century and is constructed of local stone under a stone tile roof with stone mullioned windows. Early in the 20th Century, Lutyens re-modelled The Square which is also referred to as “Baghots Square” and it now forms the heart of the village.

4 The Square is arranged on two floors and consists of a kitchen/breakfast room with wood burning stove and an excellent range of fitted cabinets plus ample space for a table and chairs, sitting room with wood burning stove and double aspect windows. Completing the ground floor is a separate utility room, cloakroom and under the stairs storage currently used as a pantry. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a well fitted bathroom.

Outside there is a south east facing walled courtyard garden, the perfect place to relax enjoy views of the neighbouring church. The property is well presented throughout and offers a fantastic opportunity to rent a wonderful property in this desirable village.

Location

Upper Slaughter is a highly regarded and picturesque Cotswold village situated in the Windrush Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Indeed this part of the Cotswolds possesses some of the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside in the whole of Gloucestershire. The village is characterized by its pretty, honey-coloured limestone cottages and houses.

Bourton-on-the-Water is a few miles away and provides everyday shops and services. A little further away is the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold which provides many specialist shops arranged around its central square. A Tesco’s store is located on the edge of the town. The Daylesford organic and lifestyle shop is not too far distant.

The Roman Fosse Way provides direct access to the Midlands and south to Cirencester. The A40 links Cheltenham to Oxford and then joins the M40 at Junction 8. For the London commuter there are regular trains from Kingham Station to London Paddington which takes about 90 minutes.

Recreational opportunities include golf at Burford, Naunton Downs and Broadway, polo at Cirencester Park; racing at Cheltenham, Warwick and Stratford; sailing at the Cotswold Water Park and boating on the River Thames. There are a number of excellent walks in the area including the Gloucestershire Way. There is a wide choice of excellent schools in the area including Kingham, Kitebrook, Hatherop Castle, Rendcomb, as well as the schools and colleges in Oxford and Cheltenham.

Square Footage: 1,318 sq ft



Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £576.92 ( 1 week )
Deposit Payable : £2,884.62 ( 5 weeks )
Minimum Term : 12 months
Rent must be paid monthly in advance