Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A modern and well-presented house with rolling countryside views in a sought after village.

Description

Old Well Cottage is situated on the edge of the village and enjoys wonderful rolling countryside views. The current owners improved and extended the property in 2010 and 2012 and most rooms have window shutters. Old Well Cottage sits on two plots and is outside the village conservation area and scope exists to erect a new dwelling or extend Old Well Cottage, subject to the usual consents. Views over the River Windrush can be enjoyed from the principal bedroom and the summerhouse terrace in Winter and Spring.

On entering the driveway there is a raised bed to the left which has on its outer wall one of the original village water pumps. There is gravel parking in front of the attached single garage and workshop. An oak frame veranda leads to the front door.

The front door opens to the entrance hall at the heart of the house and the ground floor living space flows from one room to the next.

The light and airy double aspect sitting room has a feature wall finished in split faced pale grey stone tiles and flows through to the oak framed garden room, which allows a view of the landscaped gardens to be enjoyed.

The garden room flows through to the kitchen which leads through to a dining room that can also be accessed from the entrance hall. The fitted kitchen has granite worktops, waste disposal, electric three-oven Aga with extractor hood above, integrated dishwasher, microwave and washing machine and space for an American fridge freezer.

On the ground floor is a study which can also be used as a bedroom, and has access to a Jack and Jill shower room. The Jack and Jill shower room can also be accessed from the entrance hall.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys countryside views and has a range of built-in wardrobes, including a dressing area and an en suite fitted with a bath and a separate shower. The dual-aspect guest bedroom with en suite shower room is particularly charming, enjoying lovely views over the garden and rooftops towards the church.

The south-facing landscaped gardens feature two tiered lawns, mature bedding and evergreen plants, strategically located paved terraces and seating areas. A large timber shed is on the lower level as well as a traditional style artificial water well and wooden five bar garden gate giving secondary direct access to the road. At the top of the garden is an arbour seat and additionally a summerhouse and paved terrace, which all offer a wonderful view of the rolling, wooded countryside and the River Windrush.

Location

Old Well Cottage is situated in the sought after village of Naunton, which lies in the Windrush Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village enjoys a vibrant community with a church, public house, cricket club, boules court, children’s playground and village hall. Naunton has an iconic four-gabled dovecote that sits beside the River Windrush which flows through the village.

The nearby market towns of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water provide shopping, cultural and leisure amenities including petrol stations, supermarkets, libraries, veterinary surgeries and speciality shops. Also within reasonable proximity is the acclaimed Daylesford Organic Farm Shop (10 miles), Burford (15 miles) and Broadway (21 miles).

Cheltenham is renowned for the provision of high-achieving private schools including Cheltenham College and Junior School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Beaudesert Park Pre and Prep Schools and Dean Close School. Kitebrook School at Moreton-in-Marsh is highly sought after. There is a primary school in Cold Aston (3.5 miles) and a highly regarded secondary school in Bourton-on-the-Water (5.5 miles).

Communications to the area are excellent with good access to the M5 (Junctions 10, 11 and 11a) leading to the West Country and the M40 (Junctions, 8, 9, 10 & 11) providing easy access to London, Heathrow Airport and the Midlands. Train links for the area are good with regular services to London Paddington from Moreton-in-Marsh and Kingham.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area with golf courses at Naunton Downs, Lyneham and Chipping Norton. National Hunt Racing is at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester. The surrounding countryside is particularly beautiful with traditional Cotswold villages, an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, interesting churches and important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate.

Square Footage: 1,701 sq ft


Acreage: 0.27 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

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Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Viewing strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills Stow-on-the-Wold. T: .

Particulars prepared: August 2025. Photographs taken: July and August 2025.