The Square, Upper Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A charming stone 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 wonderful opportunity in this desirable village.

Location

Upper Slaughter is a sought after Cotswold village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty The village nestles in the valley of the River Eye just off the Fosse Way and has a Norman church and a fine gabled Manor House which is now a renowned hotel.

Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold provide excellent facilities for day-to-day shopping with supermarkets, libraries, banks and a range of speciality shops. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities.

There is an excellent range of private and state schools in the area including Kitebrook at Moreton-in-Marsh, Cheltenham College and Cheltenham Ladies College in Cheltenham. The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its’ academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

Sporting opportunities in the area are numerous with the Heythrop Hunt, fishing and shooting. There are golf courses at Naunton Downs, Burford and Lyneham and National Hunt Racing at Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. There are fine local walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiast.

There is fast access to Oxford and London via the A44/M40 or the mainline stations at Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 1,318 sq ft



Directions

From Stow-on-the-Wold take the A429 (Fosse Way) towards Cirencester. Take the first turning right signposted to The Slaughters and follow the signs for Upper Slaughter. Proceed into the village crossing the bridge and continue past The Lords of the Manor Hotel on the left. Allocated parking can be found on the left hand side marked No. 4.

Additional Info

Cotswold District Council. Telephone . Council Tax Band C.

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Electric radiators. Two wood burning stoves. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

Town and Country Planning: The property lies within the area administered by Cotswold District Council, to whom interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries in respect of any planning issues and development opportunities for the property.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of Sale, or not.

Viewing strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills.

Particulars prepared: September 2024. Photographs taken: August/September 2024.