Naunton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54

Old Well Cottage occupies an enviable edge of village position, enjoying far reaching views over rolling countryside. Improved and extended by the current owners, the property provides versatile accommodation suitable for a range of buyers. Seasonal views of the River Windrush are enjoyed from the principal bedroom and the summerhouse terrace.

The gravelled driveway provides parking in front of the attached single garage and workshop, with a raised bed displaying one of the village’s original water pumps. An oak framed veranda leads to the front entrance.
Inside, the entrance hall sits at the heart of the home, with ground floor living spaces flowing seamlessly from one to another. The bright, double aspect sitting room features a striking stone faced feature wall and opens into an oak framed garden room overlooking the landscaped gardens. This, in turn, connects to the well appointed kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with granite worktops and includes a three oven electric Aga, integrated appliances and space for an American style fridge freezer. A versatile ground floor study or bedroom benefits from Jack and Jill access to a shower room, which is also accessible from the hallway.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom enjoys lovely countryside views, fitted wardrobes with dressing area and a generous en suite with bath and separate shower. A charming dual aspect guest bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room and attractive views across the garden and village rooftops towards the church.

The south facing gardens are thoughtfully landscaped with two tiered lawns, mature planting and a variety of paved terraces and seating areas. The lower level features a timber shed, ornamental water well and secondary gated access to the road. At the top of the garden, an arbour seat, summerhouse and terrace provide an exceptional vantage point over the wooded countryside and the River Windrush beyond.

Old Well Cottage is located in the highly sought after village of Naunton, set within the Windrush Valley and designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village enjoys a thriving community atmosphere, with a parish church, public house, cricket club, boules court, children’s playground and village hall. Naunton is perhaps best known for its iconic four gabled dovecote, positioned beside the River Windrush as it flows through the village.

The nearby market towns of Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water provide an excellent range of shopping, cultural and leisure amenities, including supermarkets, petrol stations, libraries, veterinary practices and independent specialist shops. Further afield are Cheltenham (12 miles), Burford (15 miles), Broadway (21 miles) and the acclaimed Daylesford Organic Farm Shop and Bamford Club (9 miles).

The area is particularly well regarded for schooling. Cheltenham offers an outstanding selection of independent schools, including Cheltenham College and Junior School, Cheltenham Ladies’ College and Dean Close School. Kitebrook School in Moreton in Marsh is also highly sought after. State education is well catered for, with a primary school in Temple Guiting and Cold Aston and a highly regarded secondary school in Bourton on the Water.

Transport links are excellent, with access to the M5 (Junctions 10, 11 and 11a) and the M40 (Junctions 8–11), providing routes to London, Heathrow Airport, the Midlands and the West Country. Rail services to London Paddington are available from Moreton in Marsh and Kingham.