The Paddocks, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54

A deceptively large attached Cotswold stone house with a landscaped garden and stunning rural views.

Description

Primrose Cottage is a substantial attached house, built in 2004, situated just off Whiteshoots Hill, close to the highly regarded village of Bourton-on-the-Water and offers well-proportioned accommodation and enjoys exceptional views across the countryside.

The front door opens to a large entrance hall with oak flooring, off which is a cloakroom.

French doors from the entrance hall open to the light and airy sitting room with bi-fold doors opening to the rear paved terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. Further reception rooms include a generous family room and a study fitted with Neville Johnson cupboards and bookshelves.

The large fitted kitchen/breakfast room features a breakfast bar, bi-fold doors opening to the rear garden terrace and underfloor heating. Integrated appliances include a double oven with hob and extractor, and a dishwasher. It offers ample space for a large dining table and sofa, making it a wonderfully sociable space. It is complimented by a utility room that also provides garden access and includes a built-in fridge/freezer, water softener, and plumbing for white goods.

Upstairs, the spacious principal bedroom has built-in cupboards and full-length under-eaves storage. Its generous shower room benefits from underfloor heating and a large roof light. The guest bedroom includes an en suite shower room, built-in wardrobe and under-eaves storage. There are two further bedrooms, one of which has been converted into a home office with Neville Johnson fitted cabinetry and also has space to accommodate an occasional single bed. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath and separate shower enclosure.

The provision of both a computer room and study could make it ideal for those working from home.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravelled driveway leading to the front door, with two parking spaces in front of the double garage. There is visitor parking at the entrance to The Paddocks.

The garage rear door leads onto an enclosed garden and paved area holding a shed, cold frames, a garden working area, and the oil tank. The rear paved terrace offers a wonderful spot for al fresco dining whilst enjoying the countryside views and the tranquil, landscaped gardens, which have been thoughtfully designed by the current owners.

Location

Bourton-on-the-Water provides for everyday amenities including a Post Office, library, shops and restaurants. There are further amenities at nearby Stow-on-the-Wold. The larger centres of Cheltenham and Cirencester provide more extensive cultural, shopping and leisure facilities. The area is known for interesting churches and there are important gardens at Hidcote and Kiftsgate and further afield there is the magnificent Blenheim Palace.

The Cotswold School, which achieved academy status in 2010, is situated in Bourton-on-the-Water and its excellent academic reputation attracts students from across the Cotswolds.

There are fine local walks via an abundance of bridleways and footpaths for the horse riding and walking enthusiast.
Road and rail links are very good with fast access to Oxford and London via the A40/M40 or the mainline stations at Kingham and Moreton-in-Marsh serving Oxford, London/Paddington and the Midlands.

Square Footage: 2,570 sq ft



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Additional Info

Distances
Stow-on-the-Wold 4.1 miles, Cheltenham 15.4 miles, Cirencester 15 miles, Kingham (mainline to London Paddington from 85 minutes) 9.5 miles (all distances and times are approximate).

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private shared drainage. Oil fired central heating and hot water. LPG for the sitting room fire. Underfloor heating in the kitchen/breakfast room and the first-floor principal bath/shower room.

Management Company
There are only six houses in the paddocks development which was created in 2003-2004.

There is a service charge payable of approximately £455 per annum to the management company to cover maintenance of the gardening works for the shared areas and waste treatment plant.

All residents are involved (one vote per household) and share the costs. The Directors are owner/occupiers in The Paddocks and run the company on a day-to-day basis.