Broadwell, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56

A characterful Grade II listed cottage, in the heart of a sought after village location

Description

April Cottage is a charming Grade II listed stone cottage. Dating back to the 19th century and believed to have originally been two separate cottages, it has been beautifully combined to create a characterful and inviting village home. Occupying a delightful position within the popular village of Broadwell, this property is rich in period features and enjoys a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere throughout. The property has been sympathetically improved and carefully maintained over the years, ensuring its character and charm are preserved while providing comfortable and practical living spaces.

The ground floor is full of warmth and personality. The country style kitchen is a particular highlight, fitted with an electric Everlast range, traditional butler sink and ample storage and work surfaces, with space for a table for dining. A lovely outlook over the garden adds to the appeal, making this a bright and sociable heart of the home.

The delightful sitting room offers a cosy retreat, centred around a feature fireplace with log burner and complemented by exposed stone walls and beams providing a perfect blend of character and comfort. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom and WC, providing a practical and thoughtful space for coats, boots and muddy paws.

The first floor offers two generously proportioned bedrooms, both light and spacious, with built in storage. The principal bedroom enjoys particularly attractive views over the village green, enhancing the sense of connection to this charming village setting. A well-appointed family bathroom serves both bedrooms.

On the second floor, a versatile further space provides excellent flexibility, ideal as a home office, study or additional storage area.

Throughout the cottage, the gentle changes in level and steps between rooms add a sense of intrigue and individuality. These subtle quirks enhance the cottage’s character, reflecting its historic origins and giving the house a wonderfully unique feel.

Outside, the garden is a delightfully landscaped space, framed by stone wall boundaries and an abundance of hedging, shrubs and colourful flowerbeds. A sunny patio area provides an ideal spot for relaxation and alfresco dining. The property also benefits from off road parking, a valuable feature within the village.

Location

Stow-on-the-Wold 1.5 miles, Moreton-in-Marsh 4 miles, Daylesford Organic 3 miles, Kingham Station 5 miles (London, Paddington from 80 mins), Chipping Norton 8 miles, Soho Farmhouse 16 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles, Oxford 30 miles (all distances and times are approximate.)

Broadwell is a quintessential Cotswold village, centred around a broad village green framed by beautiful Cotswold stone cottages, with a gentle stream running through the village, a popular inn and a Norman church. One of the area’s great advantages is its close proximity to Daylesford Organic Farm, a much loved local landmark offering an exceptional farm shop, café, spa and regular events, making it a fantastic lifestyle asset to have so nearby.

Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-the-Marsh, and Chipping Norton provide a good range of shops and facilities. The larger commercial centres of Cheltenham and Oxford provide a more comprehensive range of shopping, education and cultural facilities.

Road and rail links in the area include the M40 motorway at Oxford (J8) and Banbury (J11) connecting to the larger centres of London and Birmingham. The M5 at Cheltenham (J11) or Tewkesbury (J9) provides access to the West Country. The mainline station at Kingham gives direct access to London/Paddington in approximately 80 minutes.

Sporting activities include golf at Naunton Downs, Tadmarton, Broadway and Lyneham; racing at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Cheltenham and polo at Cirencester and Kirtlington.

The Cotswolds’ year is packed with events, ranging from world famous international festivals like Cheltenham Literature Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup Week to major musical events such as the Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Festival or the Big Feastival, as well as a jam-packed events calendar featuring concerts, exhibitions, arts and literature festivals and theatrical productions.

Square Footage: 1,162 sq ft